Chesterfield Family Porchraits

Posted on May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 by Allison

We're almost there, friends. We're almost to the point where we can do some normal things, like pick up coffee that we didn't make at home, or get a Mrs. Yoder's doughnut at the South of the James Farmer's Market...Read More

Photos From a Distance

Posted on May 5, 2020May 4, 2020 by Allison

Happy Tuesday, fellow humans. Congratulations - we've made it to May, and what's even better, today is Cinco de Mayo. So, read up on your Mexican history and join me in a distance toast to the underdog. Cheers! *clink* Mother's...Read More

Behind the Scenes: Shoot Around

Posted on April 28, 2020April 27, 2020 by Allison

I've mentioned before that I'm working on a "shoot around the house" project this spring. I actually started this 100 day project on Valentine's Day, a whole month before we went into isolation procedures, and I had no idea when...Read More

Session Prep: Get Your Head in the Game

Posted on April 21, 2020April 20, 2020 by Allison

I've been around the same three people day in and day out for the last 5ish weeks. I'm an expert in toddler-speak and I am fully embedded in the culture of my house. My occasional zoom meetings mean I need...Read More

Choosing Spring Photo Outfits

Posted on April 14, 2020April 13, 2020 by Allison

I know what you must be thinking. "Why is she writing about choosing spring photo outfits while we're all in isolation? Doesn't she know I haven't left my pj's in three days?" Wellllll yes. Of course I understand. I'm personally...Read More

For a Limited Time: Porchraits

Posted on April 7, 2020April 29, 2020 by Allison

This week's blog post was supposed to talk about the Nurture Birth and Baby Fair, which I've taken part in for the last couple of years. The Fair was supposed to take place this weekend, but was obviously cancelled, along...Read More

In-Home Newborn Photos: Sweet Baby Rex

Posted on March 31, 2020April 1, 2020 by Allison

I had no idea when I pulled up at Jessie and Buzz's* house earlier this month (it's STILL March?!) that this would be the last shoot I'd do for a while. Actually, I optimistically thought the opposite. I left my...Read More

Tomorrow Will Be Better

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Allison

"Tomorrow will be better." It's something I said to my toddler earlier this week as I was putting him to bed. We had had a particularly difficult day, with lots of crying and gnashing of teeth (literally). I knew that...Read More

My Favorite Spring Locations

Posted on March 17, 2020March 31, 2020 by Allison

With the pandemic that shall not be named keeping everyone on our toes and out of public areas, I know a lot of people are cancelling trips, events, school and work. Life is looking a lot different for everyone. Information...Read More

Memorable Moments: Session Roundup

Posted on March 11, 2020March 31, 2020 by Allison

My two year old is in a properly curious stage. He loves to go into my office and stare at the books and doo-dads on the bookcase, admiring all of "Mama's books." He'll sometimes ask me to pull down big...Read More

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