If you’ve been thinking about scheduling family photos with a baby, you may have caught yourself saying, “Let’s wait until they’re a little older.” Maybe you’re waiting until they can sit on their own, walk, or celebrate their first birthday. It makes sense. Every new milestone feels like it will make family photos even more […]

Fresno Family Photos With Young Kids: What Parents Can Expect If you’re considering Fresno family photos with young kids, you may be wondering how the session will actually go. Parents often tell me they’re excited about having updated photos, but they’re also nervous about how their children will do. They’re worried someone will skip a […]

How to Prepare Your Home for Newborn Photos When parents ask me how to prepare your home for newborn photos, they’re usually expecting me to hand them a cleaning checklist. Instead, I normally tell them the same thing: your home is probably far more ready than you think it is. New parents have enough on […]

How Engagement Photos Change Your Wedding Day A lot of couples book engagement photos before wedding planning is fully underway because they know it is “part of the process.” But many do not realize how much those photos actually shape the wedding day experience itself. Most couples have never had professional photos taken together before. […]

Fun Summer Family Activities in Fresno If you’re looking for the best summer family activities in Fresno, this guide will help you find simple, repeatable things to do with your kids all season long. From splash pads and zoo mornings to lakes, evening concerts, and slower nights outside, Fresno and Clovis offer far more family-friendly […]

How to Feel Comfortable in Family Photos Most people searching for how to feel comfortable in family photos are not actually worried about posing. They are worried about feeling awkward. They worry about looking stiff, not knowing what to do, whether their kids will cooperate, or whether the entire experience will feel stressful and forced. […]

Why Your Kids Don’t Need to Behave Perfectly for Family Photos One of the biggest worries parents bring into family photos is behavior. Many parents stress about kids behaving during family photos before the session even begins. You may already feel anxious about whether your child will cooperate, smile, listen, or melt down halfway through […]

What Happens After Your Photo Session (And How to Choose Your Images) Most of my clients aren’t thinking about what happens after your photo session when they book. They’re focused on the moment they’re in. Planning a wedding, settling in with their newborn, or noticing how quickly their kids are changing and wanting to hold […]

Heirloom Albums vs Photo Books: What to Know Before You Print Your Photos Most of my clients don’t come into their session thinking about heirloom albums vs photo books. They’re focused on the moment they’re in, whether that’s a wedding they’ve spent months planning, bringing home their newborn and trying to slow everything down, or […]

What to Do If Your Kids Hate Family Photos in Fresno What to do if kids hate family photos is one of the most common concerns parents bring into a session. You want updated photos of your family, but the thought of your child refusing to cooperate or melting down halfway through makes it feel […]