still tiny | newborn session

This handsome little guy was born prematurely, so he was still tiny, even though he was several weeks old. And I just love how this session turned out, despite the fact that we had an extremely hard time getting him to sleep!

preview | what's your virtue?

Here is a small preview of the gorgeous shoot I did recently with What's Your Virtue? They are an amazing lip gloss company, and I LOVE their products! What's even more, I love their story...

In the beginning, there was a mother with teen and preteen daughters. While on a shopping trip, she was made keenly aware of what beauty products were available to purchase. She was shocked at the explicit and suggestive names found on numerous brands of lip gloss. She didn’t feel it was appropriate for her 13 year old daughter to put such messaging in her pocket, let alone on her lips. The mother went home with no lip gloss, but with a strong desire to make a difference. After collaborating with her friends, an idea was born to create a lip gloss that would support a positive message, not only for her girls but for women everywhere.

Enter What’s Your Virtue?, a company founded by three friends who believe beauty starts from within. We want to remind all women of the simple and virtuous things in life. What better place to start than on your lips?

featured | hostess with the mostess

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a party for my friend Lindsay Banner, the sweet little lady of Banner Boutique. It was so lovely and I had so much fun capturing all the charming little details. Besides her adorable decorations and scrumptious desserts, the party was also the debut of a lovely new printable collection by The TomKat Studio. And now her party and my photography are being featured on The Hostess with the Mostess! Holy moly! How excited am I right now?!! Be sure to check out the HWTM blog to see and read about all the beautiful party goodness!





















Party styling: Lindsay Banner of Banner Boutique
Printable paper collection: Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio
Desserts: Malisa of Ms. Sweet Soiree
Mini Spring Sugar Cookies: Cukor Cookies
Cupcakes: The Coffee Shop
Craft punches for printables: Martha Stewart at Michael's