The Life Remembered Blog
Alexandra’s Network of Deaf Support
Baby Alexandra was born with profound hearing loss. This portrait tells the story of the entire network of people supporting her and her family.
Brooklyn & Bailey, Princess & Warrior
Sleeping Beauty and the Heart Warrior join together in this sister portrait entry in my Storytelling Series.
Bailey the Heart Warrior
Bailey was born with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), which is a combination of four different heart defects. She had her first open heart surgery at just 6 weeks old, and her third a few months ago. She is a fierce Heart Warrior and a total tomboy, which is the story we chose to tell together…
Brooklyn as Sleeping Beauty
Brooklyn is a “girlie girl”, so I wanted to create a princess theme for her portraits. She also has Type 1 Diabetes, so Sleeping Beauty pricking her finger on a spinning wheel seemed like a perfect fit. Read on to see how we did it!
What to Wear for your Family Photos
Knowing what to wear for your family photos can make the difference between a good picture and an amazing one! Luckily, there are a few general principles to keep in mind when you’re putting together your family’s “look”.
Getting Both Kids to Smile in the Same Photo
Whenever I have clients with multiple children, their priority is always to finally get a photo with all the kids smiling at the camera at the same time. It's incredibly difficult to do on your own, especially with a smartphone (which is slower than a pro camera). But...
One Strong Mama: Exercise During Pregnancy
I'm always on the lookout for helpful resources for my maternity clients, and information about exercise during pregnancy is a common request! So much is shifting in your body, and taking charge of that process can really help you feel less powerless amidst all these...
But my firstborn didn’t get newborn portraits …
Many clients considering a newborn session are concerned about being “fair” to their firstborn children. They worry that it shows favoritism to order an album or a canvas for the new baby, if they don’t have one for their older children. I understand entirely! I had...
Free Gallery Design and Installation Services
I am so excited to tell you about my latest offering - gallery design and installation! My goal is always to provide the best level of service you can imagine, and then some. I don't want you to walk away from our session with a Dropbox link and a "Good luck with...
Seeing Beauty
Can you imagine gazing at this tiny beauty every night before bed? I say "bed" and not "sleep", of course, because the beauty is a newborn and "sleep" isn't really her thing. But still, exhausted as you are, seeing her like this will tug your heart, and remind you why...
Toy Rotation: Making Old Toys Feel New Again
Toy rotation is awesome for everyone involved! Your kids end up enjoying their toys much more, and the amount of mess that is physically possible on any given day is greatly reduced for you. Win-win! What is Toy Rotation? Toy rotation is only having a selection of...
3 Awesome Posing Tips for Maternity Photos
Looking and feeling your best while pregnant may feel like a tall order, but there are three simple tips for maternity photos that help every time. Are you ready? 1. Pop The Leg That's right - simply bending the knee closest to the camera can make a huge difference in...