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Postpartum Support in Phoenix: A Q&A with a Family Doula When I had my daughter four years ago, photography was still just a hobby for me. I loved taking pictures, but I had no idea it would become my business just a few months later when my son was born. What I also had no […]

Postpartum Doula Support in Phoenix | Q&A

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Supporting Families from Bump to Baby: A Q&A with a Prenatal & Infant Chiropractor in Scottsdale Pregnancy and newborn life can feel completely overwhelming sometimes. I remember all the things that needed to be thought about. What to purchase. What to organize before the baby came. And trying to take care of myself for the […]

Prenatal & Infant Care in Scottsdale | Q&A with Dr. Ashley of Reluume

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What to Expect for Newborn Photos (A Mom-to-Mom Story) If you’re expecting a baby or just brought one home, you already know how overwhelming it all feels. The sleepless nights. The constant feeding. The postpartum recovery. And now someone’s suggesting you book newborn photos? I get it. It feels like one more thing on an […]

What I Wish I Knew Before My Newborn Photo Session

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Do You Really Need Newborn Photos? A Mom and Photographer’s Honest Answer If you’re expecting a baby, you’re likely planning your perfect nursery. Picking out your baby’s going home outfit. Preparing your birth plan. I remember how exciting and stressful that time felt. Not knowing exactly when the baby would come. Thinking about everything that […]

Should You Get Newborn Photos? A Mom’s Honest Take

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If you’re pregnant and already dreaming about those first cozy photos with your baby, you’re not alone. Most parents I work with start thinking about newborn photos pretty early. Maybe you’ve been scrolling through Instagram. Maybe a friend just posted the sweetest photos of their baby. And now you’re wondering when you should actually book. […]

When to Book Your Newborn Photos: A Parent’s Guide

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A few months ago, I had a mini session with my own kids with another photographer, and it got me thinking about something important: how I prepared my kids for the session made a huge difference in how they responded to being photographed and how easy the whole experience felt. And I thought, I really […]

Preparing for Family Photos: A Stress-Free Checklist and Guide

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If you’re pregnant and already dreaming about those first cozy photos with your baby, you’re not alone. Most parents I work with start thinking about newborn photos pretty early. Maybe you’ve been scrolling through Instagram. Maybe a friend just posted the sweetest photos of their baby. And now you’re wondering when you should actually book. […]

When to Book Your Newborn Photos: A Parent’s Guide

Prep Guides

Dad wearing a tan colored shirt holds newborn in one arm while standing near a window.

A few months ago, I had a mini session with my own kids with another photographer, and it got me thinking about something important: how I prepared my kids for the session made a huge difference in how they responded to being photographed and how easy the whole experience felt. And I thought, I really […]

Preparing for Family Photos: A Stress-Free Checklist and Guide

Prep Guides

Family of five sits on a group of boulders in the Phoenix desert and smiles at each other.

Family Photo Outfit Tips: What to Wear for Your Session in Phoenix What do you wear when you want your family photos to feel natural, look beautiful, and still let you move freely enough to scoop up a toddler or twirl your little one in that golden Phoenix sunset? It’s a question I get all […]

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If you’re in the foggy newborn days, recovering from birth and running on very little sleep, the thought of having someone come into your home might feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re looking around your space thinking, “This house is a mess. I can’t have a photo session right now.” But I want you to know something […]

Mom and Dad are framed by a doorway lovingly looking into a crib during an in-home newborn photo session.

You just had a baby. You’re sleep-deprived, surviving on snacks, and still figuring out how to do life with this tiny human in your arms. And now you are supposed to plan what to wear for newborn photos? I see you, and I promise this does not have to be stressful. The good news is, […]

Mom and dad stand in a nursery next to a window while mom holds newborn baby and dad kisses mom on the forehead.

Worried Your Kids Won’t Behave for Photos? …Here’s Why You Don’t Have to Be If you’re a busy mom like me, it can be overwhelming to find time for a family photo session. Between work, kids, and the never-ending to-do list, scheduling a session might feel like just another task. But, if what’s holding you […]

Little boy with curly hair sits on his mom's lap as the rock back and forth on the ground laughing joyously.