the

MENU

 the journal 

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

 Welcome to

 the journal 

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

 Welcome to

Couple holding hands and looking at the camera smiling

5 Unique Date Ideas in Tuscaloosa

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you want to do something special—but also something a little different than the usual dinner and a movie. Whether you’re newly dating, engaged, or have been married for years (yes, even with kids!), finding intentional time together is so important. So, if […]

Marriage

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

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

Family photograph of parents looking at their girls and the girls looking up at their parents smiling

The Spiker Family:
A North Visits the South Family Session

I am SO behind on getting my fall sessions up on the blog, but better late than never right?

That being said, meet the Spikers!

Brandi, her husband Sean, and their two beautiful girls, are from North Dakota. They were on a road trip and had visited other states, but their main stop was Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They are HUGE Alabama fans…

Family

The Rogers Family:
A Tropical Christmas Family Session

On the last day of our Christmas trip to Nicaragua, I got to take photos of my brother and his beautiful family! This is probably one of my favorite family sessions ever, but I might be a little biased. We had a wonderful time…

Family