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Garden Newborn Session, Greenhouse Studio {Columbus Ohio Newborn Photographer}

Newborn

Fall colors, a cottage inspired greenhouse and a squishy newborn baby, what more can you ask for?! This was a mini newborn portrait session, perfect when parents just want photos of their baby. I honestly prefer doing newborn sessions with parents for those snuggly shots. Plus it’s a gift to your new child to have […]

Holiday Minis 2025, Columbus Ohio

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My holiday minis are perfect for families with babies all the way up to college age ‘children’. I also adjust my backdrops to work great for couples and maternity photos. I simply remove the props for children and bring in more romantic items such as candles. The only type of session I can’t do as […]

A Family Session at Home with a Toddler {Columbus Ohio Family Photographer}

Family

What is a family session at home like? Having your session at home is as comfy as a photo session can get. At home sessions are perfect for shy toddlers or a child that is on the spectrum . Being at home makes anyone more relaxed and more themselves but it’s also a great solution […]

Senior Girl Session with Two Different Locations {Columbus OH Senior Photography}

Senior

If you need Senior Photos that involve fun locations and celebrate your high schooler with their clothing style and interests in mind then I am your lady. But if you want cool sport photography with special lighting I always refer that out to other photographers that specialize in that technique. I have lots of fun […]

Wholesome and nostalgic activities to add to your family photo session

Family

You only need a small activity or fun prop to add nostalgia and joy to your family photo session. I’ve put together a list of activities I have done with families. And a few that I’m dying to do, like flying a kite. I add these activities to a session as a way to break the […]

Preserving Your Baby’s First Year Memories

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I’m sure you have seen the cute ways to catalog your baby’s first year of growth from month to month. Pinterest has lots of cute ideas HERE if you want to check them out. But I’ve researched and compiled a list of ideas and products to preserve those very cherished first year memories of your […]

Can’t imagine your kids doing well at a photo session? Here’s how I can promise you a great outcome {Columbus Family Photographer}

One Year Birthday Sessions

Let’s talk about getting young kids to not just smile but smile genuinely with the big happy giggles and smiles you see at home. Here’s the deal, telling them to “Say Cheese!” or bribing them to behave usually leads to forced, awkward smiles. The truth is kids are little emotion detectives and can sense when […]

Why it’s important to book your newborn session BEFORE baby arrives

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ONE Getting on your favorite photographer’s schedule: The main reason is that many newborn photographers book up 3 month in advance. I personally only take 2 newborn sessions a month because they take more planning and the session itself is longer. Editing newborn sessions also take me twice as long as a family session. TWO […]

Six Baby Whisperer Techniques {Columbus Newborn Photographer}

Newborn

How To Prepare Your Newborn for your Newborn Photo Session I have had many a Fathers question the sanity of doing a newborn session after their baby’s are born. Mom’s for some reason seem to have a bit more faith in their photographer. But Fathers will sometimes express their concern of successfully getting sweet and […]

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