THE JOURNAL

Some of my favorite recommendations for sessions are earth tones and neutral colors to keep your images looking timeless. I want to capture you and your family naturally, and in something that makes you feel beautiful. I encourage my clients to dress true to themselves and also what feels comfortable! When choosing your wardrobe, I […]

I love photographing young children because anything they do is typically adorable or provides some really great composition. Toddlers are full of personality and trying to assert their independence. I like to photograph all of the big emotions that children feel. Sure, there may be some chaos in a session with young children, but these […]

As an Orlando newborn photographer, I usually photograph in-home sessions mid to late morning. I prefer this time because in most homes, the light is bright and streaming beautifully through large windows at that time. When we are planning your session, it is good to think about what room or rooms in your home have […]

This is a dread and a fear for many photographers, but it doesn’t have to be! After a decade of photographing families, I have had sessions in less than ideal lighting situations. I don’t try to schedule sessions in the middle of the day, but circumstances arrive and scheduling sessions while traveling sometimes lends us […]

Alli and Mike had such a beautiful day for their summer wedding in Buffalo. The girls started the day at the home where Alli grew up, surrounded by family and childhood memories. They brunched and sipped champagne as the Alyssa & Carina glam squad got everyone wedding ready. All the ladies looked beautiful and even […]

The question I most often receive as an Orlando family photographer is, what should we wear for our session? I recommend something that makes you to feel confident and comfortable! Mamas, choose your outfit first or borrow something from my client wardrobe! Next, we will start curating pieces for your family for a cohesive look. […]

The transformation of the female body to create new life is an absolute miracle. I will never tire of documenting such beauty. It may not feel so wonderful as our bodies stretch and pull and expand, but we are quite literally, growing another human. What a humbling gift and an immense responsibility to reconcile. It’s […]

I have been photographing this family since Stephanie was pregnant with her second baby. I will never forget the message she sent when she reached out. Her second pregnancy was very early on and still a bit of a dream to plan family maternity photos. A few months later, dreams turned into a reality when […]

If you are beginning to learn about film photography, you have probably heard about an external light meter. This device allows you to know what camera settings to use in order to get a proper exposure on film. I remember being nervous about using this foreign piece of equipment and was afraid to ask. It […]