She babysits my kids, I do a birthday session. It’s the typical 13-year-age-gap sister dynamic, right? Well at least it is for us. To celebrate her 17th year, Sadie, Luci, and Monse did a frolic-y session in the park. Of course, we snuck in some extra senior portraits. The sunset didn’t hurt anything. And we topped off the night with some cake. Happy birthday to my second little baby: the tiny, humbling, hot chocolate-loving toddler who has grown into a still just as honest,

At the risk of sounding dramatic: this may be the most stunning and majestic session in the history of ever. Abby met me at Knobstone Flower Farm to document her senior year and this girl did not come to play. Abby absolutely knocked this one out of the flower field. I’m not typically a loud person. I live in a house of four Turners who never stop talking, so I’m usually content to just stay quiet. However, conducting a session requires a bit of extroversion that didn’t use t

Senior season has begun, and honestly: I'm not sure what to do now. I fear I may never have a cooler session. Eli is a man of many interests and it was a ton of fun getting to highlight each one. The best part? He looks effortless in every single image! No matter the hobby, no matter the background, no matter the jacket in the August heat, Eli absolutely crushed this session. I know from previous sessions that Eli is a very cool and easy-going guy. I think he has the perfect

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

Graduation is here again! Yesterday, we celebrated my oldest baby graduating kindergarten. Funny enough, I can remember sitting in the very same room 26 years ago wearing my hand-print shirt. It felt like 20 lifetimes between my kindergarten graduation and the time I said my final goodbyes to Austin High School. Now, as a mom, I can understand that it truly is just the blink of an eye. One day we're in an oversized cap and gown singing our ABCs and the next day, we're in anot

I love when a senior session is a direct reflection of the young person it's portraying. The quick hour I spent with Camryn allowed me to capture the most personal and special shots that highlight her calm and gentle spirit. Right at her own home, this session featured some of her favorite things. From Mickey caps to her four-legged friends, I loved getting to see what makes her light-up. Although I think anything could've done it better than her momma and sister behind the c

This is one of those "pinch me" moments. What was once a far-fetched dream is now hundreds of realities. The fact that this doesn’t even scratch the surface of what all 2025 was... There are a lot of emotions I feel when I look back at these images: joy, excitement, shock, reverence, grief, relief, optimism, triumph... but if I had to choose just one word to sum up what I'm feeling, it would be gratitude. Look at all of these beautiful people. I've made so many friends along

Are you ready for the coolest senior session ever?! No, really. It was like 28 degrees. Did that stop Jonmichael? No! Because this guy brings all the warmth. He is absolutely the most precious soul, and he always has been! I’ve watched him grow up over many years and he’s always been a delight. He’s articulate, kind, super funny, and so sincere. While we were crossing the street, he stepped ahead of me and his momma and put his arms out in front of us when he thought a car wa

Are you kidding me?! I just did a session in the hundred acre wood. Marley's second round of senior pictures are absolutely magical. She wanted fall colors, and, boy, did she ever get them! We found the one and only break in this series of drizzly days and took full advantage. I am forever in awe of her spirit and sense of adventure. Every time I take her picture, it feels like I'm on a quest and I love it. Doesn't hurt at all that she's gorgeous and has perfect hair and teet

I feel like if you've been a faithful TAL blog follower, it's about time I give you a little insider info, right? Spill the tea if you will? I've learned a lot of things behind the camera over the years, and a few of them have been downright surprising. One of those being that... come in closer... senior boys can be the pickiest clients. I said it. They all really want their hair, their shoes, their hats, their cars to look perfect. Can't say I blame them! It just kinda shock

Marley had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb... Actually, she has two. And actually, they're sheep. But that didn't stop that song...

I've got a Chicken Soup for the Photographer's Soul kinda shoot to showcase today. Calli and Kendall are lovingly referred to as "modern...

Aww, sweet Kaylee! I'm kinda sad that it's graduation time for her. She's been the prettiest, bubbliest (is that a word?) breath of fresh...

May is such a whirlwind of a month. Birthdays, graduation parties, proms.. but the biggest cherry on top of this crazy sundae is...

This is such a bittersweet post. The youngest of the Smith clan is graduating! I have had the honor of taking this girl's photograph for...

This brother-sister duo are both preparing to graduate very soon, so of course we had to do a session to mark the occasion. Although it...

This time of year is always a whirlwind of big moments. From birthday parties, sports, dances, graduations and everything in between, it...

Before I even got to the session, Jeralynn's mom warned me that her daughter wasn't a fan of getting her picture taken. Mind you, I had...

I always love photographing seniors who bring a piece of themselves to the session- especially when that piece is a banjo! From the...