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Where I share my favorite sessions, inspiration, recipes, tips for your upcoming session, and more

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Where I share my favorite sessions, inspiration, recipes, tips for your upcoming session, and more

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Little girl in a pink dress looking up and smiling as glitter falls down in a glitter photoshoot

Glitter, Twirls & Joy: My Daughter’s 4th Birthday Session

If there’s anything I’ve learned in four years of being her mama, it’s that my little girl was born to shine. ✨ She is fearless, full of life, and leaves a little bit of sparkle everywhere she goes. So what better way to celebrate her turning four than with a glitter birthday photoshoot? From the […]

Family, Personal

Family holding hands and walking towards the camera while looking at each other and smiling

How to Choose the Perfect Outfits for Your Family Photos

Family photos are more than just pictures—they’re cherished memories that capture your family at a specific moment in time. Choosing the perfect outfits for your session can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! With a few simple tips and some thoughtful planning, you can create a coordinated look that feels natural, timeless, and […]

Family

A Love Story Written by God – Part One

Last month, my husband and I celebrated seven years of marriage! In honor of that milestone, I thought it was the perfect time to share our love story. I planned to post this last month, but, well… life happened. We decided to homeschool our kids (which is a whole other blog post for another day!), and I’m still figuring out a routine that works for all of us. But anyway, on to our story!

Personal

Jamie smiles as she holds her belly, surrounded by lush greenery during her spring maternity session.

The Grafe Family:
A Spring Maternity Session at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Capturing the Beauty of Motherhood As a maternity photographer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, I’m always thrilled to document the unique beauty of expectant mothers. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Jamie’s maternity session at the stunning Birmingham Botanical Gardens. With spring in full bloom, this location provided a picturesque backdrop to celebrate the upcoming […]

Maternity

Football-themed birthday cake set on the Northside High School football field during Brantley's first birthday cake smash.

Brantley Turns One!:
A Football Themed Cake Smash Session

Celebrating a child’s first birthday is a momentous occasion, filled with joy, excitement, and of course, a little bit of cake! This spring, I had the absolute pleasure of capturing Brantley’s first birthday with a cake smash session at the Northside High School football field in Northport, Alabama. 

Family