Rainy days are often considered “bad weather” for portrait photography. I recognize most people hope for bright, sunny days for their shoot. The sun makes images feel naturally joyful so I get it! Yet, I’ll be honest, I love light rain, mist and foggy days for photography. It’s probably the weather condition I get most […]

Oh, South Dakota. We’ll be wrapped up in winter coats in the morning and shedding our layers for t-shirts in the afternoon. We’ll enjoy 95º sunshine all day and be forced to take cover from rain storms and hail in the evening. Then we’ll wake up to high wind gusts on the prairie, but find […]

I’ve taken the guess work out of scheduling sessions to get the best outdoor photos. I offer sessions in the morning and evening and I primarily shoot on the weekends. Why? Two reasons.

It’s always a little intimidating to have your picture taken, even if it’s just an iPhone photo taken by a friend. We still want to look nice, make sure nothing is in our teeth and that our hair is behaving! I realize that preparing for your photo session can be a little overwhelming.  Here are some recommendations to make your shoot the best it can possibly be! 

Do you prefer bold or neutral colors? Dressy or casual looks? Classic or trendy outfits? Here are tips to creating a styled shoot.

What you choose to wear has a big impact on what your shoot looks and feels like. Let’s debunk some common outfit myths that people believe about what to wear.

Your online gallery will be a beautiful, accessible way to not only view your images but download them and share them as well. 

When you choose to invest in prints or products, its important to understand not all print labs are created equal.

We took these gorgeous pictures a bit before sunset in the middle of January. It was a brisk 5° F. Though was cold, I love the results! There is something special about winter sunsets. These pictures made their way to mom- and dad-to-be yesterday! I can’t wait to meet and photograph their little one. It […]

The holiday season is about spending time with family and showing gratitude for the ones you love. Grandma wanted family pictures since everyone would be in town and that doesn’t happen often. I get it. So we got together over Thanksgiving weekend to take pictures.