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in-home family photos at home in river hills fort worth edwards ranch

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As I pulled into the River Hills subdivision in Fort Worth, Texas for an in-home family session, I was feeling a little nervous. Yes, even after photographing hundreds of clients, I still feel butterflies in my stomach before each session. This one was a little different though, because this client herself is a local photographer. […]

An in-home family session in Fort Worth

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Your baby’s first year is filled with many milestones that go by so fast. The newborn days go by really fast and before you know it your new baby has lots of new tricks. Do you know what to expect in your child’s first year? Here are a few milestones that you you can look […]

Milestones during your child’s first year – First Year Milestones

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Congratulations, new mama! Bringing your little one home is such a special time with lots of emotions. You’ve booked your in-home newborn session and now you need to figure out how to prepare your home. I know it can feel stressful, but I’m here to tell you its easy! I’ve put together 3 actionable steps […]

Preparing Your Home for Photos: 3 tips for In-Home Sessions

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Sessions

A Newborn Session At Home Nothing compares to a newborn session at home. I walked up to the door and was greeted with sidewalk chalk, toy trucks, and tiny shoes lining the front porch. This is the telltale sign of a home filled with five children, all under the age of five. The door opened […]

A Fort Worth Newborn Session at Home

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Your friend just had a new baby, and you’re not sure how to best support her. I am sharing 5 things to do for a new mom during those first few weeks that she’s home with her new baby. They’re super easy and thoughtful and will make a world of difference to your new mom […]

5 Things to Do for a New Mom – Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – SYDNEY PATTERSON TRAVEL SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Besides newborn photos, what’s the most exciting thing you plan while you’re pregnant? Your babymoon, of course! I’m excited to introduce you to Sydney Patterson of Sydney Patterson Travel for my next Small Business Spotlight! She has the best travel recommendations and is my go-to […]

Top Babymoon Destinations – Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – THE FEM METHOD SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Pelvic floor therapy is the key to amazing family photos…..I know what you’re thinking….WHAT?! But I’m super excited to share with you my next Small Business Spotlight and friend Dr. Nikki Berner, owner of The Fem Method. She’s going to tell you WHY pelvic floor […]

Is Pelvic Floor Therapy the Key to Amazing Family Photos? 3 Reasons Why We Think So!

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branding photo of Kate Jennings with The Bug and Bee Fort Worth

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – THE BUG AND BEE Want to know how to prepare your child for family photos? Luckily, in my second Small Business Spotlight, I want to introduce you to someone that can help. Kate Jennings of The Bug and Bee is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and child and teen therapist. I’ve had […]

5 tips to prepare your child for family photos

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Being a newborn and family photographer in Fort Worth comes with having the confidence to try new things – new poses, new lighting, new ideas. But sometimes those ideas don’t just come to you. I am sharing some places where I find inspiration for photos, and some of them may surprise you! Inspiration in Editorial […]

Where I Find Inspiration for Photos

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what to wear for your fall mini session

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Small Business Spotlight – Kirk and Vess One of the best parts of being a newborn and family photographer in Fort Worth is the incredible women that I get to meet. Over the years, I’ve learned that my clients are not only inspirational moms and truly kind people, but many of them are driven and […]

What to Wear for Your Fall Mini Photo Session