Collected Stories

Home for the Holidays in Disney pajamas… does it even get more magical than that?! The Clark family is another longtime favorite of mine—from their engagement photos to their wedding day years  ago, and now I have the absolute privilege of watching their kiddos grow up. Full-circle moments like this never get old. This Disney-loving crew (okay, maybe Mom a little  more than Dad) is always so much fun to hang out with. Aurora—yes, named after the princess—has officially become

Home for the Holidays sessions have quickly become a new favorite of mine—capturing traditions, connection, and the kind of memories that help us hold time still for years to come. There’s such a small, fleeting window in a child’s life when the magic of the holidays truly reaches their heart. Parents get the gift of experiencing that wonder all over again through their children—but oh, how fast it passes. Whether you’re spinning a dreidel or decorating the Christmas tree, be

Some moments are so full of joy that they don’t go exactly as planned… and somehow, that makes them even more perfect. Jacob and Abby are simply adorable together, and their proposal story is one I won’t soon forget. Jacob had been planning this moment for months, thoughtfully mapping out every tiny detail for his fall proposal at the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory. He knew she loved flowers and greenery and in November, that wasn't likely in Chicago. From the setting t