THE JOURNAL

As families grow, immediate family photo sessions often take priority — preserving those sacred moments between parents and their children. But when you flip through old scrapbooks, you’re reminded of the other special people who shape our stories too. With everyone’s busy schedules, extended family sessions can feel rare, which makes documenting a whole family […]

Two toddlers at a family session means double the energy — and double the fun. When we embrace the messy and imperfect, the magic always follows. Some of my favorite sessions are the ones where the littles aren’t focused on the camera at all, but fully immersed in play. The Yuans’ Felicita County Park Family […]

In my opinion, the only thing more exciting than starting a family is growing a family.  Jessica and Dan Ward recently welcomed their newest son, Liam, into the family, making their three-year-old daughter, Lucy, a big sister! I was super excited to hang out with this newly family-of-four, and document the excitement around the next […]

Becoming parents is one of the most exciting and challenging parts of life. It means being responsible for a tiny human and loving it more than you ever thought possible. It is a daily challenge, but it also can bring you closer together. And if you ask me, The Emanuelson’s are nailing it! Kayla and […]