
MY
I SEARCH to capture connection.
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
– Ansel Adams
My style photography is has evolved over the last 10 years of my business. The aesthetic I've found the most TIMELESS and CLASSIC is monochromatic neutrals that focus on your CONNECTION as parents and family together. While I'll always take the smiling-at-camera pictures, I find clients love the tiny details just as much: baby's hand in mom's, dad holding baby's toes, baby's silly faces as they grow into their fun little personalities. When a gallery is neutral and mostly whites, clients find it so much easier to enlarge their digitals into beautiful framed prints and display them throughout their home.
Elegant.
Timeless.
Sharp Detail.
This is what I create in each photoshoot I take on. If this is what you're after, I hope to work with you soon.
xoxoxo
Saren

The way these two played, watched each other, and shared little giggles was the sweetest reminder of how special this season is. Every image from this milestone session feels like a piece of childhood bottled up -full of joy, curiosity, and connection.
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@Christina891
Tanya, thank you for your kind words and for trusting me with your family’s photos. I know coordinating outfits, schedules, and sandy toes isn’t always easy - so it means the world that you felt supported, seen, and cared for every step of the way.
Grateful to do this work, and so lucky to do it for families like yours.
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I mean… does it get any cuter?
This sweet little one totally stole the show - those tiny features, that sleepy stretch, the tiny toes!
And mom?! Absolutely radiant. So calm, so present, and just glowing in every single frame.
I could’ve photographed this family all day long.
@new_england_yogi
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The way these sisters lit up when they looked at each other, the ease between mom and dad, and the silly shrieks of laughter made this beach session the MOST fun.
Golden hour on the beach is always one of my most favorite times, and I`m so glad I got to capture this gorgeous family one more time before autumn arrived.
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@tejalks12
I had the best time with this sweet family, exploring the park and soaking up that last bit of summer sunshine. From giggles in the grass to the best view on Dad`s shoulders, I love how every image feels like a happy little slice of life.
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@lizziedmitchell
Those first little reaches. 😍
There’s nothing like watching a new baby curl their fingers around yours - tiny hands, soft skin, and the start of something so big.
This session was filled with all the little details that matter: curled toes, sleepy snuggles, and the quiet beauty of new beginnings.
If you’re expecting, now’s the perfect time to reserve your newborn session. We’ll take care of every detail so you can focus on what matters most.
Booking now for fall and winter due dates - link in profile!
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@jillian_algiere
Beach sessions like this are hard to beat.
The breeze was just right, the light kept getting better by the minute, and this gorgeous family was as sweet (and stunning!!) as can be.
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I absolutely love seeing return clients back for a clean and classic studio portrait session. If you`ve aged out of our outdoor family photo opportunities, we always have a studio option for a mini or full session together full of elegant, classic imagery for your walls, your holiday cards and ore.
With three kids at different ages and stages, we gave everyone their own little moment to shine. From sweet smiles to quiet confidence, it all came through so naturally. And when they came together? You could really feel the love.
These are the kind of portraits that hold onto something real. Not just how they looked, but who they are - right now.
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@ericamurr
From the first skeptical glance at the cake to frosting-covered fingers and those irresistible little grins, this session was everything I love about milestone photography. Curious, full of wonder, and so true to who she is in this moment.
I’ve had the absolute honor of photographing this little one all year long, and watching her grow into her beautiful personality has been such a gift. Thank you for sharing this with me, @stinasstars.
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The lavender field and soft evening light were the perfect backdrop for this beautiful session. You could just tell how much this beautiful family loves being together - the way they laughed, held hands, and looked at each other said it all. It was such a sweet glimpse into their world.
So grateful to help preserve moments like these.
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@hill_freya
So much of this work is built on connection, and when a family finds me through Instagram and trusts me to capture something as sacred as their newborn session? It’s never lost on me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Owen and Olivia for the kind words, the joy you brought to the studio, and the trust you placed in me. It was such an honor to photograph these first tiny moments - the little details that pass too quickly but mean everything.
Feeling grateful to do what I do.
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The sky turned soft as this sweet family reached the edge of the shore , gifting us with one of those sunsets that summer memories are made of.
There was so much joy between these four, and with baby on the way, every hug and laugh carried extra love and excitement.
These are the moments that matter - the kind you feel in your heart long after the sun dips below the horizon.
@jillianlea84
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