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One of the most common questions I hear as a McKinney, Texas newborn photographer is:“When should we book maternity photos, and how old should our baby be for newborn photos?” The timing of both maternity and newborn photography plays a huge role in the final look of your images—and booking early ensures a calm, stress-free […]

Valentine’s Mini Sessions are one of my favorite specialty sessions I offer each year—and for good reason. They are joyful, stylish, meaningful, and designed to create artwork you can truly live with in your home. As a McKinney, Texas photographer serving North Dallas, Plano, Allen, and Princeton, I love watching families, couples, and moms with […]

As a McKinney maternity photographer, maternity photos are something I talk about often with my clients — not because they’re trendy, but because they matter in a way you don’t fully understand until that season has passed. Personally, I did maternity photos with my last two kids — but I didn’t with my first. And […]

As a DFW newborn photographer, one of the hardest things for me to hear is when parents say, “We didn’t do newborn photos.” Not because of missed business — but because there is no going back to that fleeting, magical season of life. Your baby is never like that again. Those first one to two […]

How to Dress for an Extended Family Photo Session (Without the Stress) Planning an extended family photo session is exciting—but figuring out what everyone should wear can feel overwhelming. As a McKinney family photographer who regularly photographs large groups, I can confidently say that wardrobe choices play a huge role in how polished, timeless, and […]

Ever find yourself at midnight wanting to devour a jar of pickles with ice cream? Maybe not that extreme – but anyone who’s been pregnant knows that pregnancy can come with some weird cravings, am I right!?  But could those cravings actually mean something?  Today I’m sharing 5 surprising insights into what your cravings might […]