Did you know? Before the digital phenomenon in the early 2000s, photographs were always delivered in print format. (Yeah, I’m showing my age here…) If you really wanted to splurge you could purchase the negatives, but those had to be stored carefully and they didn’t really do a whole lot… until they were printed. This meant that you had to purchase your photographs with purpose. You didn’t just receive a folder of digital files to be posted on social media and dropped on a lonely hard drive. Families had to think about what purpose their portraits would serve and where they would be displayed ..read more

Bailey & Bryce picked the most perfect venue for their wedding day – Ripley’s Aquarium, right here in Myrtle Beach! Ripley’s Aquarium is one of the top local attractions, boasting an impressive collection of over 11,000 marine animals and representing more than 350 species. When the couple arrived with their closest family and friends, you could feel the excitement in the air. After a memorable experience swimming with rays in the Bahamas, it was especially fitting that they said their vows in front of the ray tank. The cownose rays are a favorite for Bailey, who said “They remind me of ..read more

In my studio, I offer two types of newborn session experiences: a swaddled portrait session and a fully posed session. But I’m often asked, what is the difference between them? Today I’m going to break down the details so that you can make the best choice for your little one’s first photo session. What is a swaddled newborn session? A swaddled session is somewhat considered a “mini-session” because it is only 60-90 minutes long, compared to the 2-4 hours needed for a fully posed session. These sessions are perfect for older newborns (3-6 weeks) and for families that just want a few images t ..read more

Which came first, the outfit or the theme? In most cases it’s the theme, leaving parents with the question “But what should they wear??” Over the years I’ve worked with hundreds of babies in my studio, learning what photographs well and what doesn’t. Today I’m going to share with you my checklist of dos and don’ts when putting together your little one’s cake smash outfit. If you’re taking part in my full signature smash experience, then you’ll need two outfits for baby: A simple outfit for a classic portrait A cake smash outfit The simple smash session is just the cake smash and bath spla ..read more

I am over the moon excited to share this post with you today! Cristin was the very first model to come to the studio and test out my all-new portrait offering. This Mama-to-be is 32 weeks along with her first child and she looks absolutely amazing! It was an honor to have been there for her wedding to Jamie in 2016, and even more so to be here now to celebrate their first child. Seriously, how stunning is she??! There are so many amazing local photographers that offer beach portraits. Up to this point, all of my maternity sessions have been done on location as well. But while I do love the ..read more

I am so excited to share this session with you!! This space theme has been on my bucket list for quite some time, so I was completely over the moon (get it?!) when Mom chose this backdrop to celebrate Ariv’s first trip around the sun. She even brought the most incredible cake to match!! I’ve had the joy of photographing this family since 2013. Over the past 9 years, we’ve done engagement and bridal photos, wedding photos, maternity portraits, and newborn, milestone, and birthday sessions for each of their 3 wonderful children. What an honor it’s been to watch their family grow! I’d be lying if ..read more

It’s an honor to be able to snuggle all of these tiny humans in their first few weeks of life, but I’m always humbled when another photographer reaches out for a photo session. Miss Penelope is the 4th baby that I’ve photographed for Casie, and she is without a doubt the perfect (final) addition to their family. Penelope is a rainbow baby, so her session was extra special. For those that are unfamiliar with the term, a rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn, or infant loss. These amazing babies are a symbol of hope for their families… much like a rainbow, they symbolize som ..read more

Choosing the right photographer for your baby’s first portraits is an important decision. Many times I meet parents for the first time at their newborn session, and they are putting their trust in a stranger to safely handle and care for their brand new baby that has only been in this world for a few short days. This is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly by anyone who calls themself a professional newborn photographer. I encourage all parents to explore their options thoroughly and look at more than just price. I’ve compiled a list of questions that I’ve found to be the most imp ..read more

“Rainbows remind us that even after the darkest clouds, and the fiercest winds, there is still beauty.” – Katrina Mayer For those that are unfamiliar with the term, a rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn, or infant loss. These amazing babies are a symbol of hope for their families… much like a rainbow, they symbolize something beautiful that comes after a storm. Having the opportunity to photograph these beautiful rainbow babies is one of the biggest honors of my career. I have a variety of items in my studio to use for a rainbow set, including felted hearts and rainbows ..read more

Once upon a time, a genius decided to take the words “cake” and “smash” and put them together… giving us this seriously adorable first birthday tradition! The cake smash is my absolute favorite way to end a milestone birthday session. A full signature cake smash session includes: – 1 outfit for “clean” portraits (not included in the simple smash collection) – Cake smash on your custom-designed set – Optional matching bath splash! What to bring to your session We can style your smash set to match baby’s birthday party theme or you can choose any color scheme/theme you’d like. Booking at ..read more