If Rachel Parcell wears a swimsuit and a gorgeous dress to a family session, I know it’s a great idea! Some of my favorite inspiration pieces for beautiful beach dresses, swimsuits, and sandal that would be perfect for an organic and elegant beach session.

A stolen moment. The kind that almost feels too sacred to capture. I like to step back, to observe. Us knowing each other first gives me the ability to better anticipate these moments, to wait, and allows you to be comfortable with me waiting in the distance with the camera to my face.

Julie first contacted me about a family session when her daughter, Lani, was just about a year old. Over the past year and a half, Julie and I have grown a friendship and connected over many things we have in common. I’ve had the privilege of watching their family grow and being there for all the big and small moments. After a few sessions outdoors, we decided on an in-home, lifestyle session for their newborn shoot and it was perfect.

A beautiful newborn session for a beautiful baby boy. A family session full of love and joy centered around the home and organic moments of connection.

An in-home family session to celebrate the birth of little Walter.

We spent a great Presidents’ weekend in Arizona. We saw family, friends, and other creatives, ate great food, and of course, shot lots of film. It’s convenient that Michael and I both happen to be from the same state. I’ve always had a deep love for Arizona; I love the desert, the heat, straight roads, monsoons, and […]