Downtown man turns 6 months
I’m not sure how it can already be his 6 month birthday, but it is. This morning I drove out to downtown and in the heat and crazy humidity, I met Mr. J. He has grown so, so much. Now sitting up and checking things out, he is so cute! He loved his ball. And […]
Special Visit
Some of you know that I traveled to Atlanta this week to see a very special family that I haven’t seen in over 4 years. They have grown up a lot and have had a very rough year, to say the least. So I went out to check on them and of course do a […]
Sand and Surf
One of our favorite places to vacation as a family is the beach. The boys can surf and enjoy the ocean. And I can lay by the pool. We have been to so many beautiful beaches. Our latest adventure was Guana Caste, Costa Rica. It was amazing and we were literally one of 20 families […]
Morning or Night Person
Are you a morning or night person? I am a mid-day person. Ha! But for beach, I definitely prefer sunset. But you know what? There isn’t a bad time for portraits at the beach. Sunrise at the beach is just as beautiful. I rarely get people that will meet me for portraits at sunrise, but […]
First Clients
These two. I remember this session way back in 2011. Their family was one of my first clients and they were so sweet to trust me. They loved all of my suggestions of crazy mini sessions each and every year. So in 2011 when I suggested the beach, they were up to drive the 2 […]
Studio or Location
Studio or on location? A lot of my clients ask this. And it is a tricky decision. There are a lot of factors that go into it. Here is what I tell them: 1) What time of year is it? If it is 100+ degrees, I think studio is a fabulous idea. 2) Do you, […]
Exist in Photos
I take way too many mommy and me photos. I admit it! Dads probably feel left out. But I know that in regular life, the moms take all of the photos and get left out. So when they book my sessions, I take a lot of them. I think that is only fair. I don’t […]
Professional Makeup
It is all about the eyes. Most people say they are the window to your soul. They can tell you a lot about the person. Whether they are happy, sad or sick. So when you are preparing for you portrait session, make sure to have eye drops handy, just in case you have allergy eyes […]
Covid Restrictions
I have to be honest, there are few things in life I get this excited about. I’m pretty boring. But if you know me pretty well, you know that cupcakes, newborn babies and travel are a few of those things. Lately, during Covid, travel has fallen off of that list. I have become a hermit […]
Kara’s Style
If you have been around here for a while, you will notice that I have a particular style. I like my families to be themselves and natural! No posing or cheese here. Just hanging out with the kids, doing what they do best: them. This is where you get natural smiles, laughter and connection. Sometimes […]