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photography tips

manhattan ks birth
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 Birth Photographer Q&A with Little Leapling Photography As part of a routine Question of the Day posted to Facebook, I decided to turn the spotlight around and open up the floor to my followers to ask questions related to birth photography. I love getting the opportunity to share my passion with others and hope this […]

Birth Photographer Q&A

Birth

newborn sibling
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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 […]

A Touch of Light | Newborn Photography

Lifestyle, Newborn

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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 When the magic has been replaced by stress and responsibility.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 […]

Live for Laughter

Children, Family

BRCA1 Previvor
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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 […]

Prevent It

Personal

breastfeeding moms
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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 […]

Normalize Breastfeeding

Nursing

la Leche March
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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 […]

La Leche League of Manhattan

Manhattan KS, Nursing

rchs
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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 […]

Dog Day 2015

Pet Portraits

After-my-breast-decision
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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 […]

My Breast Decision Ever | Little Leapling Photography

Nursing, Personal

toddler trick
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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?   […]

Toddler Tips for your Photo Session

Children, Photography Tips

photography secrets
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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 […]

Six Secrets for Awesome Pictures of your Kids

Children, Photography Tips