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Spring Family Photography Session in beautiful Columbus, Ohio flower field

This was the first year for these beautiful purple flowers in Columbus (that I can remember) and I could have done every single session in them this Spring! This little girl gave me the best expressions, we captured little details, and had the sweetest snuggles with mom and dad.

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This was the first year for these beautiful purple flowers (that I can remember) and I could have done every single session in them this Spring! This little girl gave me the best expressions, we captured little details, and had the sweetest snuggles with mom and dad.

They didn’t last long, but we can hope they’ll be back for more sessions next year!

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Lifestyle Newborn Session in Columbus, Ohio

I want you to be able to remember everything single part of this newborn stage that seems to go by all too quickly (other than the sleepless nights of course!)

Best Columbus Newborn Photographer

I was so fortunate to spend my final (pre maternity leave) newborn session with this sweet family, their new baby boy and adorable pup.

As I continue to invest in my newborn education and equipment, you’ll find I’ve put an added focus on capturing those sweet baby details- tiny fingers, adorable toes.

I want you to be able to remember everything single part of this stage that seems to go by all too quickly (other than the sleepless nights of course!)

You’ll also see in my sessions that I’ll keep you all snuggled in close for almost every photo, even the baby focused ones. It’s all about the connection between you and your new little one, documenting your new family together.

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Motherhood Photography Session at Ohio Greenhouse

Found another beautiful spot to capture beautiful family photos safe from the winter weather!


Discovered another beautiful location last week to capture family photos during these cold winter months!

This greenhouse was warm and cozy on a chilly March day and allowed us to relax and take our time with these sweet little ones.

This little girl turns one at the end of the month and I was so happy to capture these photos to celebrate the milestone!


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Studio Family Photography Session in Columbus, Ohio

Should the winter weather keep you from capturing your children’s milestones? Definitely not!

Should the winter weather keep you from capturing your children’s milestones?

Definitely not!

Columbus has so many beautiful studio options we can utilize to capture your family photos all year long.

This sweet girl celebrated her first birthday in February and we were able to document the moment in the comfort of the beautiful Humble + Pine Studio!

Mom and big bother were able to join in for some adorable family photos as well.

Time moves way too fast to wait for the perfect weather to capture your memories!

*Fully styled session- mama and little girl’s outfits all available in client closet, available to you when booking your full lifestyle photography session.

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Sunset Maternity Photography in Columbus, Ohio

Should you have maternity photos taken?

My answer will always be yes, and not just because I’m a maternity photographer.

Should you have maternity photos taken?

My answer will always be yes, and not just because I’m a maternity photographer.

I didn’t have my own maternity photos taken with my first child, and I absolutely wish that I had.

It’s such a unique and special time, and like most things, it goes by too fast (though, trust me, I know it doesn’t always feel like that when you’re in the middle of it!)

My reasons for not doing it were like many that may have crossed your mind, mainly I just didn’t feel like one of those beautiful, glowing pregnant people!

But I wish I would have focused on the reasons for doing it…

That it would have been the last photos I had with just my husband, and probably the pup (who rarely makes the photo cut anymore, sorry Harper!)

That it would have captured how excited and in love we were with this baby girl of ours we hadn’t even met yet.

That I would have had those photos to show to my daughter, who is now old enough to love looking at “old” photos of us from before she was born.

It’s a moment in time, that you’ll want to be able to look back at and share.

You better believe I’m having them done this time around, not just once but twice!

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Summer Family Photography in Columbus, Ohio

With family photos like these you’ll be able to remember all the little details this moment in time held.

Family Photography in Columbus, Ohio

With family photos like these you’ll be able to remember all the little details this moment in time held.

How you laughed and played together as a family. How you snuggled your children in so close. Those tiny curls and big happy smiles. All of it.

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Fall Color in Columbus, Ohio

When to capture the best Fall Photos in Columbus, Ohio

When is the best time to capture Fall color in Columbus, Ohio?

Like most things involving nature and the weather- it’s almost impossible to know!

If you had asked me prior to this year, I would have told you to schedule your photos for the 2nd or 3rd week in October.

But this year those weeks felt more like summer & were full of 70, and even 80 degree days. There was very little color around the area. The fall leaves really didn’t peak until the very end of October, and the color even lasted into November!

But…

Does the gallery above (taken early October) still feel very Fall like? Yes!

There are so many other factors that can give your photos a certain look and feel.

In this case styling played a huge role in making this session feel like Fall was in full swing.

I also worked some extra editing magic to warm up those trees :)

Bottom line =

There is no “perfect” time to take photos for Fall or otherwise. The important thing is to capture those memories with your family as they are in this moment in time.

I guarantee when you look back you won’t notice the color of the leaves, but your laughs and connection with each other!

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