Hey Reader—quick one for ya!

I'm sharing what I think will be the most helpful here & then scroll down for some extra fun shares & announcements!

First—

I know I mentioned this blog before, but in case your inbox was doing that thing where it eats the good stuff, this is your nudge to tee it up in a new tab and give it a read...

I really want you to catch this blog that has been the go-to resource for my BG Moms!

In case you are planning for your upcoming Fall family photos and left wondering “Where in the world am I going to find a dress for me?”
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I put this together to show you exactly how to pull together everyone’s outfits easily by starting with your dress... because you don’t have hours to spend on *styling* when you should be figuring out where you're going to get the ripest peaches for cobbler this fall. 🍑🍂🥧

Couldn’t not share this with you.

▶️ Click here to read it: Women’s Boutiques for ‘Style Guide-Friendly’ Outfits​

You can bookmark it, come back to it, copy the good parts—whatever works for your flow.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why your dress alone is responsible for the overall feel of the photos
• The system I use for choosing everyone’s outfits
• 4 things to keep an eye out for while shopping
• 15+ boutiques my BG Moms love to shop at to find “Style Guide- Friendly” dresses

If you are prepping for your fall family photos, then use this before you buy your dress.

Grab it, bookmark it, come back when you’re ready.

Catch it here → Women’s Boutiques for ‘Style Guide-Friendly’ Outfits​

Always in your corner,

Warmly,

🤫And pppsssttt ... did you know that once you find your dress, you can be DONE planning for family photos? That's right. I've already planned everything for you:

• Date
• Time
• Location
• Outfits for the rest of the family

Check! Check! Check! You can learn more & book your family photos HERE​

If it's hard to find time for family photos, then booking a mini session is the right decision!

Adeline’s Queen Creek In-Home Newborn Photos

I took the Clinger’s photos last fall and just *love* their family!! I was very excited when Lindsey texted me a few months ago and said “We’re expecting a little girl in September!! Will you take her newborn photos?”

Little Adeline was born on September 15th. And she is just so precious! So calm and peaceful and smiley! I’ve never seen a newborn smile so much at just FIVE days old! You can tell that she is already so so loved! Even her big brothers are already taking such good care of her!

We were laughing because, in between the quiet whispers and dotting over little Adeline, we would shout “GRRR!” and pretend to be dinos! And that’s the beauty of the in-home newborn session! 💕🦖

​See how we did taking family photos with a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a 5-DAY-old → ​

Adeline's Newborn Photos on the Blog! ->

The Obenshain’s Downtown Gilbert Family Photos 2026

The Obenshain family is one of my favorites! I also took their photos last year! The thing about these minis is they give us reason to spend a quick 20 minutes catching up with these families! We really did spend the whole time laughing … their session flew by! Emily & Nate are such fun and easy people to spend time with! And Nora is 6 years old and Henry is 4 now … and I just LOVE how close they are!

It’s always such a blast taking Downtown Gilbert family photos! It really feels like a fun way to kick off family night! Everyone gets all dressed up, stops by for 20 minutes for quick family photos, even played under the Gilbert water tower for a few photos and then just like that you’re off to dinner and ice cream! Everyone leaves having fun!

Tee up the Downtown Gilbert Photos on the Blog -->