I believe there is so much beauty in imperfections! I love raw moments, touches, and genuine interactions between loved ones. I think wind creates beautiful movement, I love natural light, and I will ask for lots of hugs and kisses. I try to steer clear of the stiff and posed shot where everyone is looking at the camera, but instead, I love to capturing the true essence of your family. In the moment, it might seem a bit chaotic, but I embrace messy hair, dirty kid fingernails, and comfortable clothing. Make sure to check out my website to make sure my photography and editing style is what you are looking for!

I really like shooting at locations with natural diverse backgrounds that showcase Oklahoma’s seasons. These include Lake Arcadia, tree farms and Martin Nature Center. These are your photos so I am always open to suggestions and ideas! And of course, I love taking pictures in your home if it has good natural lighting.

The sessions will be 45 minutes to an hour. If you have children, I know its hard to keep them engaged so I try to work quickly! I like to use natural light. This means I try to catch the Golden Hour which is right after sunrise or right before sunset. If we are shooting in your home, late morning is usually the best time for great indoor lighting.

I want my sessions to be as fun, laid back, and stress-free as possible. I give you the tools you need to prepare so the sessions. I provide you with checklists, style guides, and ideas for making the sessions a positive experience. Then you can just be in the moment with your family enjoying all the moments, hugs, and snuggles during the shoot.

I will send you a style guide, but essentially, I want you to wear comfortable clothes and that you feel good in! I do not recommend matching but coordinating with your family. If you aren’t good at coordinating, stick with neutral tone clothes. Also, I love clothes with textures like sweaters or waffle shirts. Please do not wear clothes with images on them--solid colors or simple patterns are best.

Yes! You can expect to get at least 30 edited digital images with each full session. You will have unrestricted use of the photos to share with friends and family. They will be emailed to you in a personalized viewing gallery 1 month after the shoot.