Crystal and Renee live in a cozy little row house in Hampden with exposed brick, beautiful hardwood floors, and charming stained glass windows. I love that the aesthetic of in-home newborn sessions is always defined by the style of a person's home.

Photographing kids in their element means following their lead, getting down on their level, and occasionally enticing them into situations where they're cuddling up on mom. (That often takes creativity, since running around independently is pretty exciting!)

Grace and three month old Lia are visiting from Turkey, so grandpa hired me for an at home photography session to document this precious time in Lia's babyhood.

For all of my in-home sessions, I like to walk around a house and scope out where the loveliest light is. At Mary's house, the nursery and living room were absolutely beautiful and filled with natural light. I loved how bright and airy they felt!

Even though it was a cold, rainy afternoon, we stayed warm and dry in the beautiful Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. I'm normally down to make photos in almost any weather, but when tiny babies are involved, that can be tricky. I'm so glad this amazing venue exists!

This is the third year I've had the privilege of photographing the Lindamood family, and watching their girls grow has been a complete joy. While they've gotten taller, more independent, more introspective, goofier, one thing has stayed the same- their affection for one another and their parents.

Oregon Ridge Park Nature Center is one of my favorite locations for family photo sessions because it has SO much variety- there's the nature center itself, full of fish, birds, snakes, bugs, giant taxidermied animals, and outside is full of fun adventures.

Hanna reached out to me about taking photos of her new baby girl around the time she turned six months old. They wore matching blue calico dresses and Marlow’s hair only turned curlier in the light mist that fell.

It was only fitting that we have a "painting party," so my partner Matt went all out and built her a DIY spin art bike for kids. Her guests had a blast and everyone went home all tuckered out and (hopefully) ready for a long nap! 

Dominique wanted relaxed photos to remember that hot summer baby Ina was born. She didn’t wear clothes (except for a diaper) until fall, and the days were slow and peaceful.

Mama walked a homemade strawberry cake out to her strawberry-loving girl, tears were held back, and wishes made.

Everyone piled on mom and dad's bed, baby nursed, dad read a few picture books, and we all marvelled at how much their family had changed in just a few years!  

Kat and Thea came to my meadow for a mother-daughter mini session when the buttercups were in full bloom. Our time together was quiet and reflective.

Dominique and Ina joined me at dusk in a field of buttercups to document her first trip around the sun. Ina was still getting a feel for her walking feet and those little fingers wrapped around mama's fingers were so precious and trusting.

We found a magical grassy spot tucked away in the forest and played in the dirt, spotted a beautiful opening into a neighboring meadow, and eventually made our way down to the creek where the kids had a blast cooling off in the water.

Adrienne and Greg actually hired me to photograph their wedding several years ago, and when I learned about little Finn, I could hardly contain myself!! It was so fun catching up and seeing them in their new roles as mom and dad. 

It’s not easy to schedule sunflower field sessions. There’s only about a week of prime blooming! I met this family to take photos at the perfect time on the most perfect day.

This was one of my favorite family sessions of the summer. We explored their small vegetable garden, played in the hose, ate popsicles, and basically did everything that childhood summers are all about.

This at home family session was all inclusive. Grandma was there, in addition to a well loved au pair. We spent the hour playing with toys, soaking in sunlight, and rolling on the front lawn.

For Louisa’s first birthday, we met at sunset at Oregon Ridge Park. The light was soft, leaves were crunchy, and Louisa wore the softest pastel dress. I love how it paired with the muted tones of fallen leaves.