As a newborn photographer in Wilmington, NC there’s one thing I hear time and time again from parents: “I thought I’d remember it all… but the details are already slipping away.” And it’s true. One day you’re rocking a tiny miracle in your arms, and the next, they’re giggling, crawling, and blowing out their first […]

“Birth is not only about making babies. It’s about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” Barbara Rothma San Diego Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Meet Jennalee Hendricks! Jennalee is a hypnobirthing educator in San Diego who I had the pleasure of meeting recently. We chatted over coffee and immediately […]


Maternity Session Carlsbad Beach I always get asked about clients whether I prefer the field or the beach for maternity sessions and it’s such a hard call because I honestly love them equally just as much. And I am also the most indecisive person ever, so I’m sure that doesn’t help. Ha! Seriously though, I […]
“For all the things my hands have held the best by far is you.” -Andrew McMahon Natural Newborn Photography in Studio I absolutely adore natural newborn photography in studio. My home studio is located in San Elijo Hills, in North County San Diego. It is the perfect space with soft neutral colors and a calm […]


My Little Valentine’s If I loved these two anymore my heart would literally burst. Our impromptu Valentine’s Day photo shoot to get a few cute images turned into a gallery of 50 images. Oops! Luckily for me, they think it’s fun to play “at mom’s work” aka our guest bedroom turned home studio. Get ready […]
The Mangin’s Gorgeous Outdoor Maternity Session Mom was expecting a little girl in just a few short weeks, and can you say glowing?! She has since had her beautiful baby girl, Olivia, and I can’t wait to share their beautiful newborn session soon! I am way late in the game blogging her beautiful maternity session, […]

These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.