There are some families who show up in front of my camera as clients and somehow, somewhere along the way, become friends. The Stringer family is one of those families. I first photographed them back in May, and somewhere between that session and this one, our relationship shifted from photographer and client to something that […]

Some families book a photographer once. Others invite you back into their lives year after year, trusting you to preserve each new chapter as their family grows. The Williams family has become one of those families for me, and this summer marked the fourth time they’ve welcomed me behind the camera. Every year that I’m […]

There is something incredibly special about photographing a family whose roots run deep. Last weekend, I had the honor of hanging out with Juliana and her family at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center for an extended family session during golden hour. With four adult siblings and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and generations of memories […]

As a family photographer, one of the greatest privileges I have is being invited into some of life’s most meaningful moments. From newborn snuggles to chaotic toddler giggles and milestone celebrations, every session tells a story. Sometimes, though, that story isn’t meant for the internet. The rise of faceless photography has sparked conversations across the […]