What makes the perfect fall family session? Is it the perfect fall colors? Perfect fall weather? Perfect outfits? Perfect smiles? Maybe it’s the pure joy and love in a family that lights up the lens. Believe you me, I’ve witnessed some pretty perfect fall family sessions before, but I’m still not sure which element makes them perfect . But I am sure that whatever it is, the Newtons have it! The truth is, no family is perfect. Not every single moment is sunshine and rainbows.

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

Whew! A full day on Saturday makes for a full blog on Monday! Stay with me, though, because this session is perfection. Not because we had incredible weather, or the cutest fur babies, or even the golden-est golden hour, but because the almost Mr. and Mrs. Stickels are a dream to capture. I've taken Caven's picture as a son, brother, uncle, groomsman, and now a fiancé, but I can't even tell you how excited I am to see him as a groom next summer! And then a husband forever aft

My cup was running over this Saturday with a full calendar of sweet sessions. One in particular was very dear to me. My lovely friend, Kimmie, is in her bridal era! She deserves every ounce of celebration that she can get, including the perfect bridal shower! Overflowing with hugs, support, wisdom, laughter, and a whole lotta fall decor, we all had a blast showing the soon-to-be Mrs. Nickell some love. We sampled some yummies, played some games, and even helped create candles

Look at Miss Princess all decked out in pink for her first birthday! Evalynn has brought more joy to this earth in her one year of life than anyone ever thought possible. She's spunky, but ridiculously sweet. As long as the right cheerleaders are behind the camera (thanks, Aunt Brooke) she is the easiest to make smile. Like ever. She loves to use her voice, clap, speed crawl, and she's a pretty good icing painter too! Just like a true lady, Evalynn took on this cake thing wit

My husband thinks I'm nuts, but the past couple of days have been my favorite kind of weather. Gloomy, drizzly, gray fall days. I heated...

What a precious, storybook session. I love shooting lifestyle newborn sessions because it's like taking a little peek into a family's...

What a perfect fall family session! The Fugates were one of, if not my very first paid family session way back when. A few things have...

Please help me introduce the Carnes! Finally! I feel like we all have lived 10 different lives since the first time we met, but one thing...

I adore the friendships I've made in this business. Nothing beats capturing each milestone of someone's life, but I also love the thrill...