well, this week did not go as planned 🙃


Hey Reader!

This week was supposed to be the one.

Launch spring minis. Hit send on the newsletter. Cross a few big to-dos off that shiny new planner.

Instead? We ended up babysitting my niece twice while my sister-in-law gets ready to welcome baby #2 any day now. And today, the house is full of birthday balloons & frosting sugar cookies for my sister's birthday! And in between it all, I’ve been trying to finish a handmade quilted baby blanket (as if we didn't know this little boy been coming for the past 9 months 🙃).

Point is... nothing went as planned.

And maybe that’s exactly the pace some of us need right now.

If the New Year has you craving a fresh start—but you're still wrapping up last year’s to-dos—looks like we are in the same boat.

This in-between season can be funny. Holiday photos are behind us. Spring isn’t quite here. But a few of you have already started asking about spring family photos.

So while the big 2026 Minis Launch is not live quiet yet...

One mini session day and outfit inspo? That, I can give you.

📸 Tumbleweed Ranch Mini Session Day

20 Minutes & 20 images

Join me for the Tumbleweed Ranch Mini Sessions in Chandler, full of white picket fences, blooming roses, and a rusty old truck for that timeless charm! 🌿🚜

📅 January 31st | 4:00-6:00 PM

📍 Tumbleweed Ranch, Chandler

🖥️ Only 5 spots left!

You can grab your spot using the link below:

🌸 Spring Styling Help

Dusting this off from the archive—because it’s still true:

🔥 Wear what makes you feel beautiful, not what’s trending. 🔥

You don’t have to wear Pinterest-perfect neutrals or feel boxed in by blush and sage green. Instead, let’s build a look that feels like you.

This week on the blog, I’m resurfacing my timeless style tips:

  • How to coordinate family outfits without matching
  • The exact system I use to style family outfits
  • The top 5 myths most people believe when choosing their outfits for photos
  • And 5 things to avoid while styling

🧺 And while you're there you can snag 10 pre-styled outfit combos + 10 color palettes inside the BGP Spring Lookbook—my free styling guide for busy moms.

Tee up the blog in a new tab below:

Grab the *free* BGP Spring Lookbook:

Whether you’re booking Spring Minis later this month—or just want to feel more confident styling family pics this year—this guide will help you start fresh.

You've got this. (Even if this week turned out to be more like frosting cookies & feeding the neighbor duckies left over fig bars bites, instead of launching plans. 🦆)

Warmly,

Tumbleweed Ranch Mini Session on January 31st

20 Minutes & 20 images

Join me for the Tumbleweed Ranch Mini Sessions in Chandler, full of white picket fences, blooming roses, and a rusty old truck for that timeless charm! 🌿🚜

📅 January 31st | 4:00-6:00 PM

📍 Tumbleweed Ranch, Chandler

🖥️ 5 spots available!

$250

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Snag your spot in the Tumbleweed Ranch Mini Session Day Here -->

Amelia's Newborn Photos

A few months ago, I was walking out of church and Jessie shouted from across the way … “Are you Bethie?! I stumbled across your Instagram the other day and thought, that looks like the girl who sits a few rows in front of us at church.” After taking the Webb's family photos (who also sit right behind us at church) & now Jessie & Drew’s, I’m thinking I should start posting more photos of the back of my head.

Jessie & Drew are the sweetest people … SO easy to be around, the kind of people you feel like you’ve known for years the moment you meet them. They are both so kind, warm, positive, and quietly hilarious.

And it was such a treat to get to meet sweet little Amelia & photograph her newborn photos! You can see so many dreamy photos from their session on the blog!

Christmas Family Photos

While I took a two week break from my inbox this Christmas ... my camera didn't get much of a break! And I couldn't let these two super special sessions get lost in the archives, without giving them their moment!

And oh my goodness, it turns out Gibert, Arizona can have fall leaves!! 🍂 I was amazed & couldn't stop gushing over them!! I’ve gotten so used to having to go visit other places to see seasons. It was such a treat to get to take photos in all of it’s golden, autumn glory! I couldn’t get enough of it!

I had the treat of getting to take both the Webb's Family Photos & The Smith's photos there! You can check out their photos on the blog!

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Hi there! I'm Bethie - a motherhood photographer for busy moms in Gilbert, Arizona who really want to have beautiful family photos captured and displayed all around their homes. I offer my full-service photography experience where I walk them through everything from wardrobe assistance, hair & makeup, to ordering artwork so they can enjoy having these stunning family photos on display all throughout their home.

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