#TipTuesday - Why You Should Hire a Professional Makeup Artist For Maternity & Newborn Photoshoot

One of the questions I’ve often been asked is whether or not it’s necessary to hire a professional makeup artist for your maternity and newborn photo shoot. The simple answer is no, it isn’t necessary, but it definitely is worthwhile. The goal of your session is to capture this magical moment in your life so that you can look back on it with your family for generations. You want this experience to be the absolute best it can possibly be, and here’s now hiring a professional to glam you up can help.

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#TipTuesday: The Best Way to Save Your Digital Photos

Photography is my passion, and not just because I enjoy the art behind it, but because I feel so strongly about capturing the precious, small moments in life that are literally once-in-a-lifetime. These images are not just pictures, they’re tangible evidence of love, laughter, and joy that you’ve shared with your family over the years.

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#TipTuesday: The Best Time to Schedule Your Maternity Session

As much as we as mothers love to plan, babies have their own ideas about when they want to make their grand entrance into the world. Even so, there are a few tips to keep in mind when planning for your maternity photo shoot.

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Rachael and Mateusz | Outdoor Maternity Session

Maternity sessions have my heart. Through my lens I’m able to capture the beauty of growing families, and get especially excited when I get to work with first-time parents.

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Kailey | Maternity Session

It’s no secret that there’s a special place in my heart for photos with a tone of elegance and simplicity. When this first-time momma reached out to me with her idea for more of a nude, fine art session, I was so inspired and wanted to try some new things.

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Behind the Business - What the Cost of a Session Covers

Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my business. One of the most frequent ones is “Why is professional photography so expensive?” I understand that it can be difficult to understand why something as “easy” as pressing a button could be so costly. Especially in today’s digital age, almost anyone can grab their phone, snap a picture, add a filter or two and create a decent photograph that won’t cost them a cent. However, there is so much to consider when examining the cost of a professional photography service.

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Behind the Business: The Time it Takes for One Photo Session

There is a lot that goes into the highly personalized experience I offer my clients. I take great pride in the highly personalized experience that I offer my clients. I thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes of exactly what goes into the AWP experience, from start to finish…

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Gabriella | Maternity session

It’s so exciting for me when I get a loving couple in the studio. That inspiring energy translates through the camera and creates beautiful images, like the ones of Gabriella and her hubby.

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Kristin | Maternity Session

I couldn’t be more in awe of her choice to highlight her service to her country, while also including a few simple shots of just her and her baby bump, as if to say. This session screams strength, commitment and grace, all the things that every momma in this world embodies, in her own beautiful way.

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Vanessa | Maternity Session

I thoroughly enjoy each and every one of my sessions, but this one in particular made me feel very fulfilled! It had a fine art, classic style that has been prevalent in magazines and art books for decades, and it was such a joy to create these timeless images.

Vanessa’s session had two setups to accommodate her two different looks.

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Sunnie | Newborn Session

The sweet little grunts and noises that newborn tiny babies make are music to my ears. Every session makes me feel incredibly blessed, but this one will always have a special place in my heart.

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