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I definitely don’t take it for granted that the most amazing parents trust me with their biggest milestones! Celebrating a milestone like the first birthday is a huge step and something to be documented and enjoyed. This is Elani, who recently turned one year old. She is just like her name, “light”, and has brought […]

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October 23, 2022

Elani | One Year Old Session

Little Cade certainly stole my heart from the moment he arrived! He was so endearing and sweet, and had such a content personality. I also loved his name, which mom joked, “was chosen because dad and I actually agreed on a name!” They are the sweetest family, and they enjoy doing all the fall activities […]

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October 10, 2022

Cade’s One Year Old Session

You can ask any parent around: being a brand new mom or dad is exhausting and amazing. It’s a little bit of a haze, filled with sleeplessness, emotions, and sheer joy. It’s pretty special and something you definitely want to savor, but it’s also got hard challenges and tiredness like you’ve never experienced. I could […]

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September 22, 2022

Little Emma | Dallas Fort Worth Newborns

My beloved clients trust me with their “firsts”…and I am thankful every day. I don’t take for granted that I am the lucky one who gets to experience special moments with the families I work with and that they allow me to be a part of some of the biggest milestones in life. I remember […]

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September 20, 2022

The Firsts…

Each time I meet a new parent and their baby, I feel so blessed. I love working with these beautiful new babies, and I want every session to feel as celebratory and special as the babies they represent. That’s why I always offer my clients tips before their shoot…it helps everything run smoothly and keeps […]

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September 13, 2022

Making Your Newborn Session Sucessful