Camera Chronicles

There’s something about Valentine’s Day that makes me want to slow down and soak in the sweetness. Not the over-the-top, Pinterest-perfect kind — but the cozy, real-life kind. The kind where your toddler is giggling in pajamas and the light coming through your bedroom window feels soft and warm. This year, we kept it simple. And honestly? It might be one of my favorite little holiday shoots we’ve done. What We Wore: Little Sleepies Valentine’s Sets For this shoot, we wore mat

Simple. Affordable. 20 Minutes Total. There is something so sweet about documenting the “firsts.” First holidays. First outfits. First tiny traditions. For my toddler’s first St. Patrick’s Day, I didn’t book a photographer. I didn’t order a fancy backdrop. I didn’t even leave the house. I kept it simple — and honestly? I love the photos even more because of that. Here’s exactly how I did it. What I Used (That’s It) A plain white blanket A St. Patrick’s Day themed onesie (no l

When my son was 9 months and 3 weeks (ish) , we did his own little Sorting Ceremony inspired by Hogwarts — but the most important part wasn’t the props. It was this: I wanted to be completely phone-free in my hands. No holding a camera. No watching the screen. No adjusting angles mid-moment. Just fully present. If you want to document something like this — whether or not you ever post it — here’s exactly how to set it up so you can actually experience  it. The Concept: Let

Last year, I decided to do a Valentine’s Day photoshoot at home for my toddler, who was 20 months old at the time . I’ve always loved capturing these little seasonal moments, and Valentine’s Day felt like the perfect excuse to slow down and document that stage of life — even if it came with a little chaos. The Outfit Plan (And the Reality) I kept the outfit plan pretty simple. He wore jeans with a white button-down shirt , which ended up being the main look for most of the ph

I love  doing little photoshoots with my baby, so when his first Valentine’s Day  rolled around, I went all in. I truly couldn’t help myself—and I wouldn’t change a thing. I picked up a few different decor pieces, grabbed two Valentine’s outfits from Target , and then made him a bunch of custom onesies with funny sayings  (because why not?). I had so much fun planning it all, and honestly, seeing it come together made my mama heart so happy. At the time of these photos, he wa

As we get closer to the end of the year, I can’t help but remember one of my favorite little memories—our baby’s first New Year’s Eve photoshoot. He was just six months old, and I wanted to make it special. Honestly, I know as he gets older, pulling off these fun, over-the-top little moments will get harder and harder—but for now, I was determined to make it magical. I dressed him in a tiny suit (yes, the kind that melts your heart instantly), hung up a sparkly New Year’s Eve

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