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Titus Family | Baby Shower

This mama-to-be was FIVE years old when I started dating my husband back in the day and now she and her awesome husband are about to be parents. It’s still hard to believe sometimes that she’s not that little girl crashing me and Bill’s dates anymore!

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Sneak Peek | Melo Family

After all that talk about bubbles being my secret weapon for child sessions in my last post, I met my match yesterday with baby Lucien — a baby completely underwhelmed by bubbles! He smiled and laughed non-stop during photos with mom and dad, but the antidote was those bubbles…

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Friday Photo Tip | Catchlights

To ensure there are catchlights in your subjects eyes, simply turn them into the light — or if they’re moving around, make sure you are photographing them with your back to the light so that they are facing it when you snap your image.

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Bahler Family | Newborn Girl

About a week after baby Emma was born, the sweet Bahlers invited me into their gorgeous home for a lifestyle newborn session. I complimented Koko on her great taste in decor and eye for design. She shrugged and said, “Oh, that’s all Quincy!”…

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