Why you don’t need a fancy camera or Our Trip to Colorado My sister and I have an alternating year travel agreement and this was our year to hop on a plane. She offered us a choice between Oklahoma and Colorado and I said, “Let me think about it Colorado.” Here’s a video explaining why

Artisan Works Family Photography ~ Simon & Lena The best place to be photographed is the place that makes your heart sing.  Simon and Lena have been members of Artisan Works for years.  We’d planned an outside session, but with the threat of rain they moved to this location.  In my 17 years of living

Top Five Outdoor Locations for Portrait Photography in Rochester NY The very best part of planning a photo session is choosing the location. The world is your studio – you can pick anywhere! So which place should you choose? If you’re looking for a more principle oriented blog post, check out How to Choose a

Mendon Ponds Professional Family Photos ~ Erin & Colin Erin and Colin are really wise about timing their family photos.  The first time I worked with them it was for a combination session that included Connor’s senior photos, Erin and Colin’s 25 year anniversary photos and a family session (he got into Purdue, by the way!).

We lucked out with an unseasonably warm day for our Tamarack Swamp sibling photography session. Sarah is a reading teacher turned home school mom who also creates bows (modeled here by Skylar) which she sells in various places. A few of her creations have been featured on newborns here on the blog.  She’s also particularly

How to Choose a Great Photography Location A great background can make or break a photo.  If you think about it in terms of surface area, the background is easily 50 to 75% of the image. On the left hand side the kids are lost in the normal chaotic clutter of our daily lives. On