Some sessions just radiate warmth—despite the weather—and this one was the perfect example. On a misty, cool June morning at Oakwood Park in Cottage Grove, I had the joy of reconnecting with Sheilah and finally meeting her husband, Joseph, and their adorable son, Kyle.
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I first met Sheilah during a solo portrait session, when she shared that the photos would be heading across the world to her husband in Kenya. At the time, they had spent most of their marriage apart--five of their six years long-distance. But today’s session marked something new and beautiful: finally being together in the same place, celebrating six years of marriage side by side.

Sometimes the best moments are the ones you fight a little to make happen—and this extended family session was one of those. After a reschedule due to rain, we met on a chillier-than-usual June day at a new spot: Camel Hump Park, tucked away in a quiet Cottage Grove neighborhood.

There’s something so precious about the quiet anticipation before baby arrives—and this misty summer morning with Agira and Stephen at Oakwood Park was just that.

There’s something beautifully ordinary—and yet wildly significant—about the seasons of life we’re in. The messy mornings. The quiet walks. The way your toddler scrunches her nose when she laughs or how your teenager towers a little taller than last year. The truth? Life is always moving, and we believe it’s worth capturing—without the stress or the price tag of a full session.

That’s why we’re so excited to announce our 2025 Mini Sessions are back!

Mini sessions aren’t just a yearly calendar event for us—they’ve become a meaningful rhythm. Each year, we hear familiar stories:

​One of the most heartwarming parts of my job is getting to witness and document the growth of a family over the years. I first met the Wong family when they had just one sweet kiddo. Since then, it’s been such a joy to photograph their growing crew, and now—here we are—welcoming baby number six! Little Eddie has officially made them a family of eight, and I couldn’t be more honored to help them mark this special season with newborn portraits. And getting to do it at their home? What a perfect way to keep the kids happy in their environment!