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why we take family pictures every year

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my favorite locations for family sessions in northwest iowa

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ALL the details on milestone sessions and why you should book them

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Top picks!

What is a milestone session anyway?! It’s a session used to capture a milestone of your child’s life. During the first year this can be tummy-time, sitting, standing, and walking. As your child grows up these sessions will likely spread out and be more like a yearly session to celebrate their birthdays! These are BIG […]

All the Details on Milestone Sessions and Why You Should Book Them

simple 1 year old baby boy in crib

I often hear how I must be SO lucky to have lots of photos of my kids and family since I’m a photographer. While I do take photos of my kids, I don’t take as many as most people think. It’s actually something I would love to be better about doing! The truth is, after […]

Why We Take Family Pictures Every Year

I didn’t grow up dreaming of being an entrepreneur but I did dream about being a Mom. When we had our first son, Micah, I knew I wanted being a mom to remain a priority even with my photography business and part time graphic design job. I continued working part-time for around 8 months after […]

How I Run a Business While Being a Mom

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It’s pretty obvious why you would want to book a session for your newly born baby. As the saying goes, “babies don’t keep.” But, many question whether to book a Fresh 48 (hospital session) or a studio newborn session. I personally think you should book BOTH and I’ll tell you why! Reasons to Book a […]

The Benefits of Booking a Fresh 48 and Newborn Session

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