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Welcome to the blog! Here you will find highlights of amazing love stories, images of beautiful families, session planning tips, and more. When I am not behind the lens, I am spending time with my amazing husband and my four children! 

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There’s something so special about getting to document the biggest moments in my clients’ lives. I’ve photographed Hayley’s family for several years now, including multiple weddings and new babies in the family. When Hayley and Richard reached out about their engagement session, I couldn’t wait to get them on the books! It was finally her […]

Hayley + Richard // Rustic Kentucky Engagement Session

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On a cold January day, we found ourselves in my warm and cozy studio. This sweet session was gentle and soft, capturing the sweet baby girl in all her newborn beauty. She did not make a peep the whole time we photographed her timeless portraits, filled with gorgeous natural light. The session was heart-felt and elegant, creating memories that will last a lifetime for this new family of three!

Willoughby Newborn // Studio Newborn Session

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Throughout the session, this family was the picture of kindness, grace, and patience. It was clear that they cherished this moment of togetherness, and I felt honored to document it for them. When I asked if she had any advice for other expecting mamas, Myah’s response was, “Cherish every moment, even when it seems hard; Everything is temporary.”

Triplets in the Studio // Natural-Light Newborn Session at Studio Space Berea

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I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful in-home newborn session for a family I’ve known for years. It was such a heart-warming experience to capture the love, hope, joy, and celebration as they welcomed their precious new baby! The nursery was absolutely stunning, filled with so many thoughtful details that perfectly reflected the family’s style and personality.

Matthew Gill // Berea In-Home Newborn

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I recently had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family in the studio! This session was all about capturing the light and airy essence of newborn photography, while also keeping the images bright, true to color, and full of joy. Using the studio for their newborn session made this easy to achieve!

Baby Levi // Newborn Session in the Studio

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Ryan and Elizabeth’s February wedding was held in Louisville Kentucky and was absolutely stunning! The rich green tones and small, intricate details made the day truly special. My personal favorite is how Elizabeth surprised Ryan with turkey feathers throughout the floral arrangements because he is an avid turkey hunter. It’s really the small touches that […]

The Parsley Wedding // Louisville Kentucky

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Logan and Kirstin are the sweetest and most fun couple you’ve ever been around. Their joyful personalities are truly contagious – I’d hate to see anyone be in a bad mood around them! They met back in college and got engaged in November 2021. Less than a year later, the wedding day was held at […]

Mr. and Mrs. Parsons

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Cody and Shannon got married at the Hawk’s Nest Wedding and Events on a beautiful October Saturday. I’ve actually known Cody since elementary school and I’ve gotten to know Shannon through their long engagement; it was a treat to photograph their engagement session as well as capture their wedding day! The couple intentionally wanted a […]

Mr. & Mrs. Stout

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This sweet couple is so much fun to be around!! From the start, Austin had Kailey laughing with his proposal; He always joked that she would be the one to ask him, so when he got on one knee he looked at Kailey and said, “Do you have anything to ask me?” They both were […]

Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell

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Paula Marie and Grant were married on the first Saturday in October. The sky was crystal clear with crisp and cool temps – the perfect recipe for a Kentucky fall wedding. They planned their day with fun, romance, and love at the center. Paula Marie loved the idea of fall colors with a “light and […]

Mr. and Mrs. Bischoff