There are many full-circle moments I have been honored to have experienced over the course of my career. I've seen children grow into adults, couples turn into families, the same people in different stages of life, celebration, grief, and literal answered prayers all through my viewfinder. As I'm sitting here reflecting, I'm beginning to wonder if this may be a first in TALPhotography history: two of my previous seniors are now my engagement clients! Why exactly does that mak

How crazy is it that I have a picture of the very first day I ever met Monse? Mask and all... On that fateful day in 2020, I gained another sister. Little did I know that cute trick-or-treater would force me to sit through millions of dance routines, send me countless "this or that dress" texts, and steal all of the grapes out of my fridge. Monse is more than my sisters' friend, she's a part of the family. My kids consider her their aunt. In fact, she is Landon's strongest au

Not even the arthritis in my knuckles before the rain makes me feel as old as this post does. I have known this girl since literally the day she was born. I was there for her first steps. This girl used to make me watch Yo Gabba Gabba! and Tangled on repeat. This girl was my flower girl. This girl is my little sister, and somehow, this girl is a senior. I was volunteering in her kindergarten class my senior year and now she’s coming to my kid’s kindergarten graduation. Time i