🌅 The time of your session matters MORE than the location.

I say this with love — because I`ve seen stunning families in mediocre locations at golden hour and I`ve seen gorgeous parks completely WRECKED by harsh noon sunlight.

Here`s your quick guide to timing your family session like a pro 👇

☀️ **Midday: HARD PASS.**
Harsh shadows under the eyes, everyone squinting, and sweaty kids who want to go home. It`s a no from me, dawg. 😅

🌄 **Golden Hour (1 hour before sunset): THE SWEET SPOT.**
Warm, glowy, soft light that makes everyone look like they belong in a movie. This is why every photographer is obsessed with it. It`s not hype — it`s science. ✨

🌅 **The hour after sunrise: UNDERRATED MAGIC.**
Fewer people, cool temperatures, gorgeous light — and honestly? Kids are usually in a WAY better mood in the morning. The catch: you have to actually wake up. ☕ Worth it.

🌥️ **Overcast days: SECRETLY AMAZING.**
Cloudy skies act like a giant softbox. Even light, no squinting, beautiful skin tones. Don`t cancel your session because of clouds — embrace them!

Pro tip: When you book with me, I handle all the timing so you don`t have to stress about it. I pick the best window for your family`s schedule AND the best light for gorgeous photos. That`s literally my job and I love it. 🥰

Save this for later and share with a friend who`s been putting off booking because they "don`t know when to do it!" — now you know! 👆

📸 Ready to book? Comment TIME below and I`ll send you my current availability!

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Mother’s Day always makes me think about all the women in this community 🤍

The moms raising babies while juggling a million other things behind the scenes. The women trying their best every single day, even when they’re exhausted. The moms balancing work, family, dreams, stress, healing, and still somehow continuing to show up for everyone around them.

I’m also thinking about the women carrying heavy hearts today. The ones walking through infertility, loss, grief, or longing for a child. I know today can bring a mix of emotions, and I just want you to know there’s room for all of it here 🤍

Whether today feels happy, hard, beautiful, emotional, or a little bit of everything… you are seen and loved.

I feel really lucky to photograph so many strong, caring women and families. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your stories 💗

Happy Mother’s Day.

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I almost talked myself out of posting today.

Between kids, work, and trying to keep up with everything… I kept thinking, “who even cares what I post anyway?”

But here’s the thing I’ve learned after doing this for 10+ years…

The posts you don’t feel like sharing are usually the ones people need the most.

Not the perfect ones.
Not the aesthetic ones.
Just the real ones.

Because behind every “put together” business or account… there’s someone juggling a million things, second guessing themselves, and still showing up anyway.

And honestly? That’s the part people connect with.

So if you’ve been holding back—on posting, starting, trying something new…

This is your sign to just do it messy.

Because done > perfect every single time.

Anyone else in a season where you’re just figuring it out as you go? 👇

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