There's not enough time for me to unload all of my creativity and ramblings in blog form, but I doubt you have enough time to read them, anyway! So, I'll do my absolute best to only share what is most likely to benefit you and help you get to know me a little better.
Here you can find a variety of client galleries, photography tips, personal stories, and more. Have a burning question for me that you'd love to see me answer in blog form?
It doesn’t take much to create a gorgeous newborn gallery. Give me a touch of light, a soft spot for the baby, and a simple backdrop. When I started my business for birth photography, I purchased the best low light equipment. I needed to capture candlelit births if that was what Mama wanted at the […]
I live for the laughter. Those bursts of happiness are easily what I will miss most when my kids grow up. When the magic has been replaced by stress and responsibility. And there is nothing but an echo of the silliness that my children injected into each day. I can only assume that is why […]
I’m one of the lucky ones. I have the knowledge and resources to prevent it. It was way back in 1999 that I found out that I have the BRCA1 genetic mutation. The BRCA mutations were only discovered a few years before that. I was 23 and had just met the man I would build […]
Across the world, mothers are doing what they can to normalize breastfeeding. It doesn’t take amazing scenery to make a breastfeeding picture beautiful. That bond, perseverance, self-sacrifice, and love is beautiful anywhere a mom breastfeeds. That is unless she has been shamed into isolation so as not to offend anyone. As long as pictures of […]
Today was the La Leche League of Manhattan’s 13th Annual Celebration Walk For Breastfeeding and it was an amazing success! What a perfect day to be outside helping to raise awareness for breastfeeding! I don’t think it could have been more beautiful today! Over 200 people came out to participate in the march and fun events. We […]
In Honor of National Dog Day 2015 and the Riley County Humane Society THE FROG BLOG celebrates THE DOG Including 8 ways you can help your local Humane Society! Go hug ’em if you got ’em, friends. And please take a few minutes to help support a wonderful organization that is fueled by some of […]
I am a birth photographer, mom to three amazing kiddos, and big breastfeeding advocate. But, I’ve had to make the most difficult breast decision ever. I hope sharing my journey will help whether you are struggling with breastfeeding, breast cancer risks, or simple self-love. Since 2015, I have celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by organizing group […]
These sweet cheeks gave me a run for my money. He also inspired me to share some toddler tips as a photographer. He wasn’t in a BAD mood, but he certainly didn’t come to party. Would you like to know my tricks for getting those real smiles and capturing a toddler’s true colors? […]
Who wants to know my secrets for awesome pictures of your kids? A few weeks ago, right after I got home from the second day of the Mommy & Me Micro Sessions, my 10 year old son approached me complaining about how warm it was outside. I agreed with him and he responded, “Not like […]
What do you need to know when deciding between a professional photographer vs. birth photographer? Keep reading to learn what makes a birth photographer worth the investment. Nobody wants to forget their baby’s birthday. When everyone has a decent digital camera at their fingertips, it’s easy to designate someone to snap pictures. Good enough, right? […]