You might remember Elizabeth and Seth from their maternity shoot not too far back–and I’m so excited to be sharing their sweet boy’s newborn photos today! Seeing two people become parents for the first time is one of the many special parts of life. The exhaustion and daze of it all melts when that baby […]

Ryan and Vanessa–two people who radiate kindness. I met Vanessa when we both counseled at a summer camp years ago, and it was quite the happy coincidence when she and her twin sister showed up to my church one Sunday. They have been a lovely addition to my life! I’m so grateful we reconnected. When […]

Hazel and Joseph–two of the kindest and most sincere people you’ll ever meet. Meeting with them for a consultation was so fun because I got to hear their testimonies of faith in Christ in addition to their love story. The Lord brought them together at the perfect time, and he knit their hearts closely together. […]

Hart Park for Mother’s Day photos? Yes pleaseee! Have you ever thought of booking a photoshoot with your family as a gift for your mom? It is SUCH a good idea. Moms are constantly taking photos but rarely get to be in them. It’s a stereotype that is all too true. When one of these […]

One of my favorite parts of this job is the variety of things I get to shoot. When Maggie reached out to me to ask if I could take photos of her daughter playing piano, I got so excited! If you know me, you know my dad owns a music store, and I’ve grown up […]

Ahhhh! Mariah is so near and dear to me, so where does one begin a blog like this? Mariah was my roommate for almost a year. When I was looking to fill a vacant room in my house, I wondered who in the world would want to live with a single mom and her one […]

Elizabeth is a new friend–and what a sweet friend she is! She and her husband Seth are recent members of the church I go to here in Bakersfield. I was overjoyed when she asked if I could photograph her for her maternity session!! She has gracefully walked through pregnancy, and I know she will make […]

Snow! Would you believe there was SNOW in April only an hour outside of Bakersfield? I was in a state of disbelief when my friend Araya texted me the forecast for her wedding day when I saw there was a possibility of snow falling! It fell with the most wedding day magic I’ve ever seen. […]

Where do I even begin?? I’ve known Madison for years, and it’s been a joy to watch her grow and evolve in her personhood. God brought us together through Youth For Christ years ago, and she has been sweetly persistent to keep in touch (which my forgetful mind so appreciates!). My mom and I both […]

Lifestyle newborn sessions are always so sweet. There’s nothing quite like a scrunchy and adorable little one who commands all the attention. Sweet little Asa was born to his parents, Suhaytie and Tim, and he and mama certainly went through a lot to get him here. Because of a difficult and unexpected birth journey, this […]