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little boy riding bike down the street of home

A while back I was doom scrolling and stumbled onto some clips from Now & Then and The Sandlot. It really reminded me of how fun summertime was back in the day. It just hit me in that moment that it would be SO FUN to kind of recreate a modern day version of those […]

Summertime Short Stories – Chattanooga Family Photographer

family walking down trail in chattanooga, tn

When you’re searching for a Chattanooga family photographer, it’s easy to assume your photos will look just like what you see in the photographer’s portfolio. The same poses and maybe the same moments. Maybe that’s true to a certain extent when it comes to things like editing. But when you book a session with me, […]

Why Your Photos Won’t Look Like Everyone Else’s – Chattanooga Family Photographer

little boy riding bike down the street of home

So… What Are We Even Doing Out There? If you’ve ever looked at a photographer’s website and thought, “Wait, what’s the difference between documentary and lifestyle? And does it even matter?” Yeah, well you’re not alone. Most families just know what they want their photos to feel like: Real, like them, not stiff, not forced, […]

Chattanooga Family Photographer: Documentary vs. Lifestyle Photography (What to Expect at Your Session)

picture of mom and newborn on couch while dad plays guitar

There’s something really special about photographing a family in their own space during those early days with a new baby. If you’ve been thinking about newborn photos but aren’t sure what an in-home session actually looks like, this will give you a better idea of what to expect. This session was a perfect example of […]

What to Expect from an In-Home Newborn Session in Chattanooga, TN

Father sitting on the living room floor with his child playfully draped across his legs during a candid in-home family photo session

Why In-Home Family Sessions Can Create the Most Meaningful Images Here’s something I hear pretty often before an in-home session: “I just want to warn you … our house isn’t really photo-ready.” And I get it. I have a 1979 blue shower accompanied with a matching blue toilet in my bathroom. True story. That said, […]

Family Sessions at Home in Chattanooga, TN: Why Your Home is the Perfect “Studio”