Not when the braces come off.
Not when you've lost ten pounds.
Not when work slows down.

Life has a funny way of always giving us another reason to wait.

(And if it helps...I happen to know a few Photoshop tricks that can magically shave off pounds anyway. 😉)

Yes, those sleepy, curly poses become harder after the first couple of weeks.

But beautiful photographs?

Those are possible at every age.

Whether your baby is five days old or five months old, we'll create images you'll treasure forever. The style may change a little, but the magic never does.

I believe newborns can be photographed at any age

I believe the best time for photos is right now

Kids wiggle.

Toddlers run.

Babies cry.

That's childhood.

I'd much rather capture genuine laughter than perfect behavior.

(Although...if everyone finally looks at the camera in one frame except your toddler, don't worry. I'll absolutely swap a head from another image if that's what it takes to create the portrait you'll proudly hang on your wall.)

I believe connection will always matter more than perfection.

The happiest kids make the best photographs.

I don't expect children to sit perfectly still or smile on command.

We play.
We explore.
We take breaks.
We follow their lead.

Because joy photographs beautifully.

And yes, this beachy location is actually in Fort Worth, TX.

I believe kids should lead the session.

Some of my favorite images have happened in the middle of complete chaos.

Running.

Tickling.

Giggles.

Hair blowing everywhere.

That's where personalities come alive.

I believe a little chaos is usually a very good sign.

Digital images are wonderful.

But there's something completely different about walking through your home and seeing the people you love looking back at you every single day.

It's the most meaningful piece of art in most homes. 

I believe photographs belong on your walls, not just your phone.

They aren't meant to collect dust in a closet.

They're meant to sit on coffee tables.

To be flipped through by little hands.

To become part of your family's story.

Some of my clients tell me their albums have become their favorite piece of home décor.

I completely understand why.

I believe albums are meant to be lived with.

I believe updated headshots are an investment, not an expense.

If your headshot is from ten years ago...

It's time.

Whether you're building a business, applying for your dream job, or simply showing up online, your photographs should reflect who you are today, not who you were a decade ago.

And finally...

I believe photographs are priceless.

Ask people what they'd grab if they had thirty seconds to leave their house during a fire.

The answer is almost always the same.

The photographs.

Not because of the paper they're printed on.

Because of the people in them.

And that's why I do what I do.