To say that I had fun styling and photographing Sienna’s newborn session would be an understatement! It was a pleasure to work with Lesley and Brian to make their vision come to life with an ‘old world’ color palette, instead of lots of pink that you might normally see for little girls. There was definitely […]

Each year since the opening of Studio Illume, I have hosted floral sessions each for families. This year was a little bit different in that I took on the floral design myself (when in the past I’ve trust Lavender and Locks Flower Farm and Forte Florals, who both did a PHENOMENAL job). It was SO […]

I know personally how as a mom you don’t often end up in photographs with your children. You are the one always taking the picture, so you don’t often end up in pictures yourself. But mommas, I’m here to tell you that it is important. Years down the road your children will want pictures of […]

This is baby number three for Steph and Jeff and the third time that I have been SO blessed to photograph their teeny tiny babies. What a joy! Baby Madeline Jane is so precious. Congratulations Steph, Jeff, and the boys! Your hearts must be so full! PS. You are now able to purchase bunches of […]

The Archer Family Foundation is a newly forming non-profit that will be coming alongside families that are living with a hydrocephalus diagnosis. Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is excess fluid built up on the brain. There is no cure and the only treatment is brain surgery. Shunts are placed and can fail, leading to […]

Flowers speak to my soul and I am always so happy when others appreciate them, too! Courtney’s maternity session was actually a model call because I wanted to try out some new gowns that I purchased. It was such a thrill to then go on to meet her sweet baby during their newborn session (and […]

It was such a pleasure to serve other mommas for this Mother’s Day! For one day, I hosted moms in the studio, where they chose a dress to wear and then were photographed with their little ones. Forte Florals designed the floral arrangement and, my oh my, was it perfect!

I cannot tell you how good it feels to have my own space to create photographs for families like the lovely Bates family. Studio Illume was not something I expected to pursue the year after a pandemic, but the Lord had other plans! I still cannot get over little Reya’s red hair and her sweet […]

I photographed Alexa and Tim’s wedding a couple years back and I was SO excited for them when I heard that they had become parents! Peyton is all smiles and such a sweet little one. It was wonderful to have them all in the studio and photograph this stage of life!

As a celebration for the opening of Studio Illume, I asked Diane of Lavender and Locks Flower Farm to put together a floral installation. It was SO so wonderful to have these familiar faces in front of my camera again! I photographed Ashley and Josh’s wedding a few years back, so it was extra special […]