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The Truth About Being Photographed: A Multi-Part Series

Part 1: Why You Feel Awkward You step in front of the camera and suddenly everything feels… off. Hands, what to do with your hands!? ...
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Your iPhone Isn’t the Problem But It Is Not the Solution

Let’s be honest for a second. Your iPhone is impressive. It captures quick moments, documents everyday life, and makes it easy to snap something beautiful ...
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The Quiet Role Pets Play in Your Family Story (And Why It Matters on Camera)

  Most people think of pets as part of the background of daily life. They are there in the quiet moments, stretched out on the ...
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Your Image Is Part of Your Reputation

First impressions happen quickly. In most cases, people form an opinion before you ever speak. While that may feel unfair, it is simply how we ...
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What Seniors Regret NOT Doing for Their Senior Photos

What Seniors Wish They Had Done Differently Senior year passes quickly. Between school, extracurricular activities, and preparing for the next chapter, time moves faster than ...
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Lingerie vs Everyday Clothing for Boudoir: What Works Best?

  One of the most common questions women ask before booking a boudoir session is simple. Do I have to wear lingerie? Many people assume ...
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How Often Should Families Update Their Portraits?

This question comes up in the studio all the time. Many families love the idea of portraits, but they are never quite sure when it ...
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Senior Year Bucket List for Parents

Senior year arrives faster than most parents expect. One minute you are packing school lunches and helping with homework, and the next you are watching ...
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You Don’t Need to Change Your Body to Book Boudoir

The Biggest Myth About Boudoir A surprising number of women say the same thing when they first inquire about a boudoir session. “I just want ...
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Couples Boudoir: Intimate Without Being Explicit

When people hear the word boudoir, they often picture something overly revealing or dramatic. That assumption is especially strong when it comes to couples. In ...
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Why Boudoir Is for Women in Every Season of Life

There is a common misconception about boudoir. Many people believe it is only for brides, newly engaged women, or those in their twenties. Others assume ...
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They’re Only With Us For a Chapter – Capture It Beautifully

      Let’s be honest. They never stay long enough. One day you’re laughing at puppy zoomies, and the next you’re noticing gray around ...
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The Version of You That You Don’t See (But Everyone Else Does)

  Most women are their own harshest critics. The mirror often reflects flaws instead of strength. Photos on your phone highlight what you wish you ...
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Capturing This Season of Life Before It Changes

Life rarely announces when it’s about to shift. Children grow taller in the blink of an eye. Parents age quietly, and relationships deepen in ways ...
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Not All Portrait Studios Are Created Equal

Here’s the honest truth. Not all portrait studios are created equal, and that’s not about ego or price tags. It’s about experience. From the outside, ...
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