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Thoughts on motherhood, babies, photography and beach life from Jacksonville & Northeast Florida’s Premier Portrait Photographer

Some little angels are born amazing sleepers, but that is not usually the case for most newborns. The parents I work with here in Jacksonville, FL often wonder how I am able to keep their new baby asleep and content while transitioning from one squishy pose to the next. While many of my newborn clients […]

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5 Ways to Guarantee a Successful Newborn Session

You’ve scoured Instagram feeds and the rest of the internet to find the most beautiful newborn portraits. You’ve already created a Pinterest board full of all of your favorite inspo images. You know if you prefer lavish props or more simple and classic photos; if you want bonnets or headbands, neutrals only or pops of […]

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The 3 Styles of Newborn Family Portraits

Being a mom does not magically make the photos I take look any better than other photographers who are not parents. It does not enhance my ability to understand my camera or manipulate light to produce beautiful images. Nor is it the special sauce that allows me to handle and pose newborns safely during my […]

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3 Reasons My Mama Heart Helps Me to Serve You Better

Mom and son snuggling and laughing on driftwood at Little Talbot Island in Jacksonville, FL.

I have some exciting news… I am proud to announce that I have just been certified as a Master Newborn Photographer! This certification is awarded once a year to only a handful of NAPCP (the National Association of Professional Child Photographers) members who “demonstrate their excellence in the craft of professional newborn photography.” To earn […]

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Jacksonville, Florida Newborn Photographer – NAPCP Master Photographer

Studio newborn portrait of baby girl in white wrap and on white background in Ponte Vedra, FL.

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