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Tween + Family Beach Photoshoot I was thrilled when Wyatt’s grandmother reached out to me for portraits of her grandson, especially when she told me he was 12 (soon to be 13!)  He’s what I call a ‘tween’ and it’s such a fleeting stage in kids’ life, and so radically transitional.  I speak from the […]

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Are you happy with your current headshot? I’ve been perusing all of your headshots on LinkedIn and Facebook, and, tssk tssk friends!  It looks like many of you need a fresh profile picture!  Here’s a short quiz:  If your headshot a year or more old, if it’s overwhelmingly yellowish in color (because it was taken […]

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At the end of every year, when I plan out the forthcoming year’s goals and objectives, my heart always leans towards philanthropy.  While I wish I had oodles of money to donate to my favorite charitable causes, the reality is I don’t.  But I DO have a desirable skill-set that works wonderfully as a donated […]

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…Because family pictures tell a story.  YOUR story. This beautiful family and myself headed to a beautiful nature preserve in Fort Myers for their family pictures, taking full advantage of Southwest Florida’s fantastic weather.  The sun was absolutely perfect throughout our entire session.  Our session was so easy-going and I loved that. I had a […]

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Photography is an investment in your children and your family.  Beautiful portraits hung carefully throughout your home bring smiles, hope, and pride.  Portraits that are visible in homes have been proven to raise the self-esteem of children.  And let’s be honest, from frazzled-mom-to-frazzled-mom, walking by that beautiful gallery wrap of your child, showing a moment […]

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