Welcome to the blog, where I share tips, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and beautiful stories from working with families to create lasting heirlooms.

You’re in every moment, but are you in the photos? You create the memories.Every day, in a thousand quiet ways.You brush the hair, pack the snacks, sing the lullabies. You plan the birthdays, soothe the tears, and hold it all together, every single day. You are the heartbeat of your family’s story.You don’t just witness […]

June 7, 2025

Pregnant mother in a long green dress, tenderly holding baby bump and looking over her shoulder off camera, standing in front of tall white pillars

Why Moms Aren’t in the Family Photos, And Why That Matters

Mother holding toddler son, both are smiling looking at the newborn brother. Toddler is pointing happily at newborn

Because your presence matters. The Moment That Got Away You’re sitting on the floor, one leg asleep beneath you, your toddler giggling while their chubby fingers stack blocks, their hair wild from nap time. For just a second, everything feels perfectly in this moment. Beautiful. Unfiltered. Your heart swells, and your first instinct is to […]

May 30, 2025

How to Be in the Moment (and in the Photo) as a Mother

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