BLOG

From senior sessions full of personality to heartfelt family moments, empowering boudoir shoots, and love stories captured in stunning detail, this is where I share the stories behind the images. You’ll also find styling tips, session prep guides, and inspiration to help you make the most of your portrait experience.

So grab a coffee, get comfy, and take a peek into the world of capturing life’s best moments. I can’t wait to share these stories with you!

May

14

-

2025

Why Senior Portraits Matter More Than You Think

 Why Senior Portraits Matter More Than You ThinkSenior year is a whirlwind—college visits, final games, prom planning, and soaking in every last moment before graduation. With so much happening, it’s easy to let things like senior ...

March

27

-

2025

Mason's Senior Session- A Play of Light, Shadow and Perspective

Mason - Mascoutah High School - Class of 2025 Mason's Senior Session at Forest Park – A Play of Light, Shadow, and PerspectiveYesterday’s senior session with Mason at Forest Park in St. Louis was one of those shoots that left me ...

April

23

-

2017

Shutterfest 17

Belleville & St Louis Area Senior PhotographerShutterfest 17-St Louis, MOWhat a crazy whirlwind of a week! I spent the greater part of last week at a photography conference called Shutterfest. What an amazing conference full of other ...

February

27

-

2017

Smash Cake Sessions Aren't just for kids!

Turning 30 + 30 Cake SmashBelleville & St Louis Area PhotographerWho say's smash cake sessions are just for kids? Mom's and singles alike can have fun too. I think Smash Cake Sessions are a great way to celebrate the milestone birthdays. 21, 30, ...

February

7

-

2017

How will the DIGITAL AGE affect you?

Have you had photos taken by a professional photographer and received a CD or USB? What did you do with that CD or USB? Or is it sitting in a drawer? Or on a shelf collecting dust? I think the digital age has changed many people into thinking that ...

March

19

-

2016

Belleville, IL -YMCA Easter Egg Hunt & FUN

Oh what a fun morning at the Belleville East YMCA! Today the YMCA hosted an Easter Egg hunt and many other activities for the kiddos to enjoy! So what's a girl to do on this beautiful spring morning.......Grab the kiddos and the camera and head out ...