Some of my friends are really struggling with the physical isolation of social distancing. Most of our friends know that we have to practice germ restrictions year-round- especially during cold and flu season. Our middle kiddo has a mitochondrial disorder. Because her body doesn’t make energy as efficiently as it should- something as simple as […]

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Who’s with me, scrambling to find activities to keep kids busy when they’re not in school the next few weeks? Here are four ideas to keep your kids busy when they’re not in school with a minimal number of supplies. 1. Virtual museum tours. There are a number of museums that you can engage with […]

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Sample photo albums are here! During every regular photo shoot, I try to get enough variety for the family to make a family photo album if they choose. I’ve printed high end, professional albums for clients in the past but I’ve never invested in a sample set to show people! They are finally here! (With […]

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I almost always prefer to shoot outdoors. But if I’m going to shoot indoors, I love a good greenhouse photo shoot with beautiful light and plants! Down to Earth Garden Center in Eau Claire NEVER disappoints me! They have beautiful plants, a clean, lovely, open space, and their staff is AMAZING. If you haven’t been […]

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Have you gotten a couples photo session done recently? I try to pull Mom and Dad for a pic of their own during every family session, but it’s time to schedule a time JUST for the two of you! Mom and Dad are the foundation of the family. During that busy phase of having young […]

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Are you wondering how to pick family picture outfits? You’ve already invested money into the shoot itself. It feels like the stakes are so high! And maybe you’re the type of family that rarely does family photos. You anticipate doing it once and likely not again for years. You want to get the wardrobes right! […]

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Baby toes are the sweetest things, am I right?! This little one had the best hair and the BEST yawns! We added a newborn film to this photo session so that along with the hair and the headbands we could catch those tiny uncoordinated baby movements that only last a little while. There are SO […]

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Spring was a season of couples photo sessions for me! I truly love when couples take an evening for themselves and do a photo session. Although I LOVE playing with kids for family sessions, there is something I really appreciate about celebrating Mom and Dad. And I get it- it’s HARD to line up a […]

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I don’t mind the slow season. It’s nice to enjoy some family time and get some business stuff done. And I get to have extra time to dedicate to personal stuff and side projects. I don’t have a studio and typically the only indoor projects I take on are newborn photo shoots. That means once […]

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My grandma gave me this camera four or five years ago. I have used it as a decoration in my house ever since. Sometimes in the guest room, sometimes in the kitchen. I love it. I’ve been looking at medium format film cameras, in perticular one that was made in the late ’90s. It has […]

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