The Journal

Are you ready to elevate your photography skills and set your business apart in 2025? Join Paula and Jess for an inspiring, hands-on workshop designed to help photographers grow, create, and connect. With over 20 years of combined experience, we’re excited to share everything we’ve learned about lifestyle newborn, maternity, and motherhood photography in one […]

I am so grateful to be closing out this year in such a beautiful way! I have been part of some of the biggest moments in your lives and the lives of your families! New babies, siblings becoming big brothers or sisters, women becoming “mom” for the first time in their lives…dads getting to hold […]

Capturing this chapter of your life is so special, and my goal is to make sure you feel relaxed, radiant, and ready to enjoy the experience. I know getting ready for a photoshoot can feel a bit overwhelming, so I’ve put together a guide with all the little details that will help you feel prepared. […]

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of photographing so many families, and one of my favorite things to encourage is getting dads involved in these first photos. There’s just something incredibly touching and real about those dad moments: gentle, unfiltered, and absolutely worth capturing.  When we think of newborn photography, we often picture mom […]

“Motherhood is the quiet strength of nurturing life and the gentle anticipation of a love that grows with each passing day.” This sentiment perfectly captures the heart of my recent maternity session with a wonderful soon-to-be mom.