
Rockford Cake Smash Photos
I am a full service studio, which means absolutely everything is included in your session! The cake, custom set up, props, outfits, etc. will all be provided. If you plan to bring anything that you’d like to include in the session, please let me know ahead of time so I can be sure to incorporate it in the best way possible.

Newborn Photography Prep Guide
This guide simply includes things that, in my professional experience, typically make for a successful session. It’s meant to give you a better idea of what to expect and to help calm any nerves you may have so your session can be totally stress-free!

Why I Became a Newborn Photographer in Rockford, Illinois
It was a fulfilling career with rewarding moments, but I soon discovered my heart was pulling me in a different direction. Away from common core and standardized tests, and towards the freedom to create.

Rockford Newborn Photography
If you truly love the perfectly posed images, I urge you to go for it! You will cherish those images forever, and the few hours spent in the studio will be a blip on your radar years into the future. Besides, when you choose a luxury newborn photography studio, you won’t have to worry about anything other than showing up!

Rockford Cake Smash Photographer
When you book with us, we create a custom backdrop that will perfectly suit your one year old! You choose the colors & theme to match the nursery, the birthday party, or just something they enjoy, and we will make your vision come to life!

Top Birthing Affirmations for a Peaceful Labor
My mindset was a million times better, I was able to breathe through contractions, and it was overall just a more calm & positive experience the second time around. Plus, I felt so much more EMPOWERED!

Ultimate Birthing Playlist
I highly suggest to anyone preparing for birth, to consider these things before heading to the hospital. Have a (flexible) plan in your head of what vibes you’d like in the delivery room. You may want to use music to calm you, to pump you up, or to distract you. Or you may want complete silence!

Things You Need to Know About Newborn Photography
Unfortunately our babies grow out of the newborn stage SO FAST! This is the littlest they will ever be, and it is so important to document it. Weeks, months, and even years from now, you will be so glad you have these images to look back on.

Where to Take Wildflower Photos in Rockford, IL
Combined with the golden hour glow, it’s the ultimate backdrop for summer sessions! Unfortunately, finding a beautiful blooming field locally can be tough. I’ve found that many sessions take place on people’s private property, so finding a public place to get this perfect background is rare! That’s why I’ve compiled this list!