It was a crisp fall morning when I met a friend, Amy, of Green Balanced Gal, for coffee. Amy is a health coach, who helps women lead balanced and healthy lives. On this particular morning, I was hoping she would…
Since Pittsburgh winters are often icy cold with snow for days, winter is the perfect season to fill our homes with joy. Think simple activities you can enjoy together. I used to experience a mild seasonal depression, probably because I…
Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of parenting a newborn. Here are some tips that I’ve gathered as a mother of 3. 1. The Big Three There’s no need to stress about every possible thing that could go wrong.…
From pumpkins and sweaters to spectacular sunsets and crisp evenings, I love everything about the fall! I'm also very fond of all the options available for fall fashion! I've been collecting some new trend inspiration on social media, in fashion…
"Your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room." -Jeff Bezos In other words, what is your brand's reputation. What do others say about your brand? A helpful exercise is to brainstorm what others have…
It’s a warm fall morning and you’re gathered around your newborn as you and your partner lovingly stroke your baby’s soft skin and express thankfulness for this new stage of life. At that moment you think to yourself, “I wish…
Planning Your Personal Branding Photo Shoot If you are ready to invest in branding photography for your business, this is for you. I’m sharing steps I take with my small business brand clients to help them get the most mileage…
Creating a home studio is easier than you think! Perhaps for me the most difficult aspect was buying too much of the wrong stuff! I aim to keep a studio functional, comfortable, and simple. Other than your actual camera and…
Is lifestyle photography right for my family? A recent movement in newborn and family photography is to have photo sessions in your own home. This allows for a more natural, comfortable atmosphere that accentuates the raw, authentic emotion of your…
I started focusing on newborn lifestyle sessions back in 2017 because it offers a more natural, holistic approach to documenting your new family member. Opposed to the more static, classic portraits that feature your child with a myriad of props,…