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BEST OF 2023
Whew! When I first thought of doing a recap blog post, I did not know how big of a challenge it would be. Turns out picking just one or...
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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SAMUEL BEYL | NEWBORN
I think a reoccurring theme in my latest blogs would be "things that make Maggie feel old". I used to play with this baby's momma when we...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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XAVIER IS ONE!
How in the world is this little nugget already celebrating an entire year of life? It feels like we just met him yesterday. Xavier Scott...
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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CHARLIE IS ONE! A STEAK SMASH SESSION
Charlie’s Momma does this thing where she takes a cute idea, sprinkles some Eden dust on it, and turns it into an outrageously adorable...
Sep 21, 20231 min read
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EVELYN CLAIRE IS ONE!
A lot of people warned me that the second kid grows up a lot faster than the first. That may be true under normal circumstances, but to...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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MACK-MAE MINIS
I don't think my house has ever smelled better. For the last week, I've caught waves of eucalyptus or rose. I'm sitting in my kitchen...
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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ELLIOT NOAH | 6 MONTHS
When I met Elliot for his first session, I thought, "That has got to be the most cuddly baby I've ever seen." Well brand-new Elliot was...
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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INTRODUCING: BABY BATH SESSIONS
TAL Photography has just added a new type of session to its service list! And it just might be the cutest ever... Bath time is so special...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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LYLA JANE | NEWBORN
I remember the day that my pharmacy school bff told us that she was expecting. I was honestly nervous for her. The curriculum was already...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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XAVIER SCOTT | 6 MONTHS
There is no way that this sweet baby that everyone was praying for is already 6 months old. He is even more loved than we expected him to...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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ELLIOT NOAH
I had the most scrumptious little visitor in the studio this week. After a long, hard-fought battle, Mr. Elliot Noah is ready to make his...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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STICKELS PARTY OF THREE
I can't think of a more rewarding session to shoot. Every baby I've had the opportunity to photograph has been more than precious, but...
Mar 15, 20231 min read
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ELIJAH REED
There is no way an entire year has passed since the smallest Mr. Smith made his appearance. After seeing him as a newborn, I didn't think...
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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HUDSYN IS ONE! | CAKE SMASH SESSION
I love these milestone sessions because I have the opportunity to get acquainted with these little munchkins before they're even born. On...
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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XAVIER SCOTT O'NEAL | LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
I haven't been so excited to share a post in a long time. Mostly because this post took such a long time. Over three years, to be exact....
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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CHARLES LANDMARK | LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
Is there anything sweeter than a fuzzy newborn head? For me, it's like instant dopamine. So if you need a dose of fuzzy sweetness today,...
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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EVELYN CLAIRE | NEWBORN
Newborn sessions are by far the most difficult type of session I offer. It takes so much more planning, setting up, editing, and patience...
Jul 14, 20222 min read
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SHE'S HERE!
I have been dreaming of the day that I could make this post. One because I wanted to meet my baby girl, but also because I despise being...
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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ELIJAH JAMES LEE | NEWBORN
Oh my do I have a treat for your eyes this morning. My nine-month pregnant brain has dreamt about nothing but newborns the last few...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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HUDSYN 6 MONTH SESSION
I love some newborn snuggles, and not much beats a good cake smash session, but there's something about when these babies turn 6 months...
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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