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Oh, what fun in-home sessions can be! I photographed little Camden as a newborn and six-month old, and I got to return as he was turning one for his Huntsville in-home milestone session. Shyann and Ryan are such an easy-going couple who love their little boy fiercely. They moved to the Huntsville area right before […]

August 31, 2023

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Fall. The season I wait for all year long. The cooler weather, the warm colors, the delicious spices and comforting smells – I love it all. Usually I run into fall with arms open wide and a long list of exciting activities in mind as I imagine all of the memories to be made with […]

August 30, 2023

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This year I, like many others, set out to read more. It was one of my favorite hobbies growing up and into early adulthood, but as motherhood began almost six years ago, I found myself reading less than I’d like. I’d usually complete several books per year, mostly Christian motherhood books with a few novels […]

August 24, 2023

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Tucked away about an hour from Huntsville, Alabama lies the Weathington Park overlook. It’s an absolute gem with a breathtaking view of the river. During golden hour when the sun is setting, it’s hard to beat the beauty here, and it’s a favorite location of mine and my clients. I met the Harbough family at […]

August 22, 2023

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Capturing the Cates family for their lifestyle newborn session was such a dream! Lori and Zack welcomed their second daughter, Laine, and big sister Claire was just smitten! With a beautiful, light-filled nursery and a gorgeous front yard, their Huntsville, AL home made for perfect setting to document this stage of life. When I photograph […]

August 17, 2023

Mooresville, Alabama family session

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Mooresville, Alabama is a beautiful little town near Huntsville, filled with historic homes, churches, and gardens. With so many charming settings in the town, it’s a perfect option for family photos. I love photographing here and am always in love with the dreamy results we get. I first met Savannah on Instagram where we randomly […]

August 15, 2023

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Being welcomed into the Garrison’s home for their newborn session was an absolute honor. Since we’d had their maternity session just a couple months prior, we met each other with ease and a hug and caught up on the last bit of Ashley’s pregnancy and delivery. One reason I love the Bump to Baby Collection […]

March 22, 2023

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Last year, I had the chance to photography Grace (from Grace Paul Photography) and her precious children, and this was a beautiful full-circle moment for me. Grace and I first met when I reached out to her about a film mentorship. She’s an incredible film photographer, and I was so blessed to get to learn […]

February 24, 2023

Black and white image of expecting mother at Weathington Park

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Oh, how I love this session! I met Ashley and Adam at Weathington Park in Section, Alabama, which is about an hour away from Huntsville. The views are always beautiful and absolutely worth the drive! We were blessed with the most gorgeous, glowy light, which gave us such a magical feel. It was a bit […]

February 15, 2023

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This beautiful Huntsville in-home family session was such a treat for me. It’s not often that I get to photograph a family with older kids indoors, but I left feeling such a renewed creativity. The Pohly family was on-board for all of my ideas. I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes […]

February 8, 2023

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As a mother of three, I know just how rapidly time passes and that the moments you so desperately want to hold onto quickly fade into memories. It's my passion to capture your season of life in a way that allows you to look back and remember exactly how it all felt - the way your newborn fit into the bend of your arm, your toddler's hand wrapped so easily in yours, and the way your family found joy in the chaos and the mundane. I hope to tell your story authentically and timelessly.

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