There is absolutely nothing like video, and every time I create one for a family in Cary, NC, I fall in love with family films all over again. This is the 5th year I’ve created a documentary family film video for this wonderful family, and I absolutely love watching these children grow. What a joy to capture these moments.
Read MoreIt was such a joy to create this Family Film for this beautiful family - the first one since their sweet girl was a tiny newborn baby! They spent an evening being present together, playing the apples, exploring the forest, and picnicking, and it was incredible - as it always is when we can truly be with the ones we love!
Read MoreIf you’re here, it’s quite likely that professional family photos are important to you. And you’re not alone! As a family photographer in Cary and the greater Raleigh area, I often think about how thankful I am to be in the field of family photography.
In that spirit, I thought it would be fun to put together list of some of the little things that make grateful to be a family photographer.
Read MoreHow can you reap the benefits that come with displaying photos of your baby, children, and family when you don’t want to hang large family portraits on the wall? I have four wonderful solutions for you and your home.
Read MoreWith new information coming out regularly, I intend to keep this page updated with the latest guidance.
Please know that my highest priority is the safety of your baby, you, and your family.
Read MoreThe details are what make our lives richer and more meaningful, so as a Newborn and Family Photographer in Albuquerque, NM, I love to infuse each gallery of photos I deliver with beautiful details from your life.
Read MoreI first connected with Tabatha of Velocitoddler after falling in love with her super cute children’s clothing and shoes (you guys…the shoes!!), and I was so thrilled to do this half-family, half-branding photo shoot with her and her two sweet kiddos.
Read MoreHow would you like to spend a Saturday with your family? What would you do with a morning together?
Read MoreTheir newborn baby will soon arrive! As their family expands to four, the love and laughter in their home will continue to grow, and I’m so thankful to capture it for them.
Read MoreThere are so many wonderful reasons to invest in a professional photographer for your family and newborn photos, but there’s one important reason you may not know about.
Read MoreYou’ve just had an incredibly special Newborn Photo Session or Family Photo Session with SMA Photography in Cary, NC, and you can’t wait to receive your images from the shoot! Here’s a peek into the process.
Read MoreSo much changes in your baby's first year, but the Annual Pass allows you to hold onto beautiful snippets throughout those twelve months, in a way that's both easy and natural.
Read MoreWhy are in-home family photo sessions gaining popularity?
One of the reasons, I think is simply this. Authenticity.
In a world that's a little nuts, we crave the truth.
We want to see the love that fills our daily lives just as it is.
And, oh, how breathtakingly beautiful that real love is.
Read More"I blinked."
Maybe you've read those two little words on Facebook, alongside a birthday photo of your friend's son or daughter.
Maybe you've thought those same words about your own children.
The truth is, we all blink.
But it IS possible to hold onto the sweetest parts of your family's life together.
Read MoreThe reason she wanted me to photograph her family was simple. She's not in a lot of her family photos. And photos that include her AND her husband? Forget it. It just doesn't happen.
I think a lot of us can relate to that feeling, whether we're the photographer in the family or not. In Tish's case, she has a remote, and she's working on getting in the shot more often.
But setting up your own photos isn't quite the same as having another person document your family's life. Having me there with my camera meant she could just be herself, without having to plan for a photo in the back of her mind. She could see what I saw, without the filter of her own eye.
Read MoreThe best questions often come from children, don’t they?
Their honest curiosity gives them the ability to phrase things in a way that adult never would, and we’re so surprised by their bluntness, we’re encouraged to think about things in a new way.
A couple of weeks ago, I got one of those great questions from a client’s son. Right in the middle of painting a star, he turned to me and asked, “So, why do you like taking photos?”
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