cheek family lifestyle session

I first worked with the Cheeks when I shot Cedar's Birth last year. They are such naturals at being their little family and loving each other in front of the lens, I've loved photographing them. This session may be my favorite, I love the glow. 

makenzi & matt anniversary home session

"I would not wish any companion in the world but you." -Shakespeare

This shoot is a super fun example of how a session can evolve and tell a simple story. Starting in-home and cooking together, then going outside for a walk around the park. I love keeping things moving in this way. 

Matt & Makenzi have me take anniversary photos every year and I think it's the sweetest thing. I adore documenting their growth and their love. And I love the building relationship that it creates when I get to see them every year.  Return clients make this photographer's heart so so grateful. 
 

kayla & quinlan

K + Q are real, honest, sweet friends of ours.  I love the giddiness that this session captures, they really have that joy. And I love shooting with this much hair. 

shae & sam home session

Shae & Sam are the sweetest souls. We got to visit them in Albuquerque earlier this year and hang out at my favorite brunch place (maybe ever). They are so quick to offer a smile or support and the belly laughs we all shared made that trip perfect. The contentment they radiate to each other made this session just so perfect. These look how home feels to me. 

daadaoui family

Nicole (of Shop Bisby) and Mohamed welcomed me so warmly into their home and Nicole said "Hi!" while immediately handing over sweet Malik. I was thinking yes, this is my dream client- someone that trusts me to hold their baby before I photograph them, someone that knows how badly I want to hold cute babies before I get to work. I like to get to know my models. ;)
Their beautiful home was the best backdrop, with their moroccan inspired style and incredible textures. Their love as a little family unit was so breathtaking and just fun to watch. Malik, of course, stole the show. I mean, come on. His hair and big dark eyes, and that gummy smile oh my goodness. 

Family story sessions include photos and videos, so I get to capture those sweet giggles real time. Don't miss the Daadaoui's family film below!

prairie letter shop brand film

Brand films are something I'm passionate about. It's like telling a love story between a person and their craft. They are the kind of story I'm inspired to tell. I love to get to the 'why' behind someone's work and show that facet back to them and to their clients. I think there is so much value in putting your heart out there and I love creating artistic visuals as a way to do that.

"Especially when you have an online business, visuals are the primary method for building trust with your clients. Social media and blog images are helpful, but the online world has become so saturated with photos that video is a necessary way to set your brand apart. When your audience can not only see your craft in action but also hear your voice, they begin to feel like they know you. Words can only convey so much. The attention span of the average consumer is short. Video helps grab the attention of those you want to get to know and gives you the floor. It's an extremely powerful tool for sharing the heart and mission of your business--one that simply cannot be matched by other media." -Alex Estes, Prairie Letter Shop

Here's a glimpse into the heart of Alex's hand lettering business. You already know lots of this if you have ever worked with her. Her sweet nature and amazing talent shines through and makes everyone who works with her feel SO lucky to be working with her.

valerie & evan

I LOVE THIS SESSION. I love these two and their magical house and their sweet love. 

My eagerness to post these is such a good feeling. Making something that feels so authentic and happy is so rejuvenating.
It super helps that Val & Evan are some of our closest friends. We have a bimonthly dinner that leaves us all with headaches from laughing so hard. The best kind of gathering ends that way.  Shooting close friends actually allowed me to get even more intimate interactions because their comfort with me was already established. So we started the session with creativity and trust flowing freely. And that's where the magic happens. At this intersection of creativity and trust, that's where the genuine joy and authenticity comes out to play. 

ty 6 months

The Shipley's are always fun to photograph! They have so much fun with their son and it conveys in photographs beautifully. I love it when they can't take their eyes off of each other and their baby! So much good work is made with clients like that. 
And prepare for the. cutest. thing. Terrie told me that Ty loves bubble baths so of course we had to work that into their session! I will say it over and over again, I LOVE photographing real life things.  Enjoy this sweetness.