When I started specializing in newborn photography nine years ago, I had no idea that a dog bed for newborn photography would become one of my most-used props. I know—it sounds a little ridiculous, right? But hear me out. As photographers, we’re constantly balancing where to invest our hard-earned money versus where we can get […]

When you’re typing “maternity and newborn photographer near me” into Google at 2 AM between pregnancy insomnia sessions, you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and overwhelm. I get it—I’ve been there three times myself, and now I’m on the other side of the camera helping families in Boise document these fleeting stages. Whether you’re […]

If you’re thinking about planning maternity and newborn photos for your 2026 baby, I have some advice. But first, a quick story. A couple of years ago, I had a booking for a family expecting their baby right before the holidays. Over the phone, the mom told me she’d turned 40 at the beginning of […]

“Do you still have availability for holiday photos?” I took down the Christmas decorations today—all of them. December 1st, and the studio looks a little bare without the garland and twinkle lights that have been up since early November. Which means I’m about to get the phone calls. They always come around now, like clockwork. […]

Newborn twin photography requires specialized expertise, extra safety precautions, and a photographer who truly understands the unique dynamics of photographing two babies simultaneously. As a certified newborn photographer and mother of three in Boise, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of photographing many sets of twins, and I can honestly say these sessions hold a special […]