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Category Archives: Maternity

Photo Tips – Hair and makeup for sessions

Lately we have had a lot of questions about having hair and makeup done for sessions. We have worked with many makeup artists over the years, so we have plenty of recommendations if you would like one. All of the hair and makeup artists we recommend have experience with how photography affects makeup.  It is...

Maternity time line

When mom’s are expecting; they typically call me around 28-30 weeks along. Getting the maternity and newborn session all set on my calendar. This gives the new parents plenty of time to get everything they new and do the maternity session. So if you are a new mama; first congrats! I would love to talk...

Self maternity portrait

Check out my self maternity portrait way back in 2008. This is where my studio started from. Simple, classic and coming from the heart. I knew I wanted to offer a momma a place to get their photos taken that was not the mall. Some where to come chat, take a break, and get to...

15 years ago

Fifteen years ago, when I started this business. I started with my own maternity portraits. They did NOT look like this. All I knew is that I didn’t want to go to the mall with my newborn; let alone my baby bump. I knew there had to be something better. So I learned as much...

Welcome!

Hey, hey! Welcome to those of you who are new.  I’m Kara! The one who is kinda in charge around here.  I enjoy snuggling babies, capturing connections and meeting all kinds of new people.  If you are looking for a photographer to stick with you years as your child grows up; you have found the...

Downtown Maternity Session

When you are expecting, there is a lot of anxiety. Will the baby be ok. How will the birth go. Will I know what to do. Etc. One things you should not have anxiety about is your maternity session. And these two did amazing. They rocked their session and their images proved it. Their home...

Expecting Downtown

Last night was amazing.  I’m so glad we rescheduled from last week. Even though there wasn’t much sun, we made our own sunshine.  You guys were so much fun. And you will have so many images to choose from. Celebrating your little guy was amazing. Your love for each other and your new little family...

People are like Oreos

I read a quote the other day.  “People are like Oreos. The good stuff is on the inside.” And isn’t that so true. You have to get to know people; really get to know them to find the good stuff. That is why I love when clients come back year after year.  I start learning...

Best Time for Maternity Portraits

Maternity portraits are a beautiful way to capture the special moments of pregnancy and celebrate the upcoming arrival of your little one. But, when is the best time to do maternity portraits? In this blog post, we’ll explore the ideal timing for maternity portraits and some tips for preparing for your session. The best time...

Force to Reckon With

These two.  One I photographed 5 years ago as a newborn and at her 1st birthday. And now I’m back for her baby sister. Miss A did amazing during her session. So excited to see them all again and to recreate some of their favorite images. And to of course create some new ones.  Such...

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