Read the Blog

If you have ever thought about booking family photos but felt a little unsure about what the experience would actually be like, you are not alone.

Most families come to me with some version of the same concern. Will my kids cooperate? Will it feel awkward? Do I need to know how to pose? What if someone has a meltdown? What if I have nothing to wear?

Choosing a family photographer in North Carolina can feel strangely heavy.

You are not just picking someone to take pictures. You are trusting someone with your people, your dynamics, your season of life. And when you are already juggling kids, schedules, and a million other decisions, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure where to even start.

If you have ever wondered, How do I know if this photographer is actually the right fit for us? this post is for you.

The Deaton family photo session took place on their own hobby farm right here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it was one of those sessions that quietly reminds you why family photography matters so much.

The Melzer-Roush family session was one of those from the very first message. Caleb reached out to book a family photo session as a birthday gift for his wife, Kate, and honestly, that alone set the tone. There is something incredibly touching about a partner taking the initiative to preserve this season of life. When dads are the ones who contact me, it always tells me how deeply invested they are, not just in the photos, but in the memories themselves.

A few months ago, I met Emily and Michael for their maternity session in the wildflower fields of Missoula. It was one of those evenings that felt almost magical—soft light, genuine laughter, and two soon-to-be parents overflowing with anticipation for the babies they were about to meet. Getting to photograph them again for their newborn session in Alberton, Montana way an absolute joy.

Abby, Jack, and their six-month-old daughter Molly met me on a warm, green summer evening in Missoula, Montana for a family session that was every bit as joyful as it was meaningful. It was a little different from my typical sessions in that we worked thoughtfully around Jack’s wheelchair, but that difference only made the experience richer. The love this family shares is undeniable, and I feel so honored to have captured even a glimpse of it.

Out in their wide-open field and horse arena, surrounded by sunshine, dirt, horses, dogs, and a whole lot of heart, I had the joy of documenting this cowboy crew doing what they love most: being together, right at home. Corrie and Josh live in Hamilton, Montana, where they run a horse training business and raise […]

There’s something extra special about photographing another photographer—especially when it’s someone who has become a friend. This spring, I had the absolute joy of photographing Morgan and her two sweet kids, Ella and Parker, during a Mother’s Day mini-session in Missoula, Montana. And let me just say—this session was everything I love about motherhood photography: heartfelt, simple, and full of love.

I’m just obsessed with photographing a family as they grow—capturing one chapter, and then getting to turn the page and document the next. That’s exactly what made this newborn session with Baby Anderson so meaningful. I first met Katie and Kellen (and their two older kiddos, Marlyn and Braxton) during their maternity session, and I knew right away this family was something special.

There’s something so deeply special about maternity sessions—the quiet excitement, the joyful anticipation, and the tender love already growing for the little one who is about to arrive. Stephanie’s golden hour maternity session by the river in Alberton, Montana, was the perfect celebration of all of those things and more. As a Montana maternity photographer, moments like these are some of my absolute favorites to capture.