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Grandparents Day came and went this past Sunday, and I’ll be honest, it stirred something in my heart that I haven’t been able to shake. As a family photographer here in Tuscaloosa, I spend a lot of time talking with moms about the photos they want. But this week I kept thinking about the one […]
Grandparents Day came and went this past Sunday, and I’ll be honest, it stirred something in my heart that I haven’t been able to shake. As a family photographer here in Tuscaloosa, I spend a lot of time talking with moms about the photos they want. But this week I kept thinking about the one […]
September 16, 2026
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There’s a shift happening in 2026, and if you’re a mom scrolling Pinterest at midnight trying to figure out how to get your family “picture perfect,” I think you’re going to love it. “Perfect is out.” That’s the phrase I keep seeing, and honestly? It’s about time. For years, family photos have carried this quiet […]
There’s a shift happening in 2026, and if you’re a mom scrolling Pinterest at midnight trying to figure out how to get your family “picture perfect,” I think you’re going to love it. “Perfect is out.” That’s the phrase I keep seeing, and honestly? It’s about time. For years, family photos have carried this quiet […]
September 10, 2026
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Most people call a Tuscaloosa family photographer because of a milestone. Beth reached out to me for a family session with one of my favorite reasons a mom can give: they were repainting the house. Which meant fresh walls, and fresh walls have a way of making you look around and realize the photos hanging […]
Most people call a Tuscaloosa family photographer because of a milestone. Beth reached out to me for a family session with one of my favorite reasons a mom can give: they were repainting the house. Which meant fresh walls, and fresh walls have a way of making you look around and realize the photos hanging […]
August 25, 2026
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How Fast It Goes Every August, right around now, I hear some version of the same thing from moms: “How did that happen so fast?” or “The summer just flew by!“ The summer that stretched out endlessly in June is somehow down to its last week. There’s a new grade, a new teacher, a new […]
How Fast It Goes Every August, right around now, I hear some version of the same thing from moms: “How did that happen so fast?” or “The summer just flew by!“ The summer that stretched out endlessly in June is somehow down to its last week. There’s a new grade, a new teacher, a new […]
August 3, 2026
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There is a certain magic that shows up the moment a child sees Santa. The wide eyes, the shy little wave, the whispered Christmas wish they have been holding onto for weeks. My Santa mini sessions in Tuscaloosa are built to hold onto exactly those moments, the real and unscripted ones, so you can treasure […]
There is a certain magic that shows up the moment a child sees Santa. The wide eyes, the shy little wave, the whispered Christmas wish they have been holding onto for weeks. My Santa mini sessions in Tuscaloosa are built to hold onto exactly those moments, the real and unscripted ones, so you can treasure […]
July 17, 2026
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Summer slows down for no one. We tell ourselves it will. We picture these long, lazy days stretching out in front of us, slow mornings and nothing on the calendar and plenty of time to just be together. And then somehow it’s the middle of July, the kids have grown an inch, and we’re not […]
Summer slows down for no one. We tell ourselves it will. We picture these long, lazy days stretching out in front of us, slow mornings and nothing on the calendar and plenty of time to just be together. And then somehow it’s the middle of July, the kids have grown an inch, and we’re not […]
July 12, 2026
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When I first met Jorga (prounounced “Georgia”, like the state), her lighthearted laugh and contagious energy immediately filled the room. We first met at Starbucks when she reached out to me about photographing her elopement in July. I could see she was excited and her eyes sparkled with anticipation. I was thrilled for her and so happy for her, and of course, honored that she chose me to document such a joyous season of life.
Congratulations on your engagement! This is a beautiful chapter in your love story, filled with excitement, joy, and the promise of a wonderful future together. While planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, it’s important to savor every moment of this special time. As a wedding photographer, I’ve witnessed countless couples navigate their engagement journey, and I’m here to share some tips on how to enjoy being engaged and make the most of planning your dream wedding.
