Why I Photograph Family & Maternity Portraits

The more time passes, the more I appreciate photographing families.

I’m fortunate to have many photos of myself and my family throughout my life. My favorites are the snapshots — moments in the living room of our house sitting on the floor with our dog Bambi, gathered around my grandparents’ kitchen table, or my brother and I playing on the Sit ’n Spin. These photographs help me remember more than what people looked like — they remind me who they were and the place they held in my life.

That’s why some of my favorite sessions take place at home or somewhere meaningful to a family. Whether cuddled together in bed, playing in the backyard, or visiting a favorite place, these photographs capture the people and places that hold their memories.

And I love maternity portraits. Like photographing couples, I see the “dream” in my dream. experience. remember. philosophy in their eyes as they imagine this little person with the brightest future ahead. Few things are more beautiful to witness.

I often feel like my true clients are the children — and even future generations — who will one day look back on these photographs. My hope is to preserve the people, relationships, and memories that families hold most dear.