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Life moves fast, kids grow faster, and somewhere between the snack requests and bedtime stories, I’m here with my camera, catching the moments that make it all worth remembering.
Eight years ago, I came across a video from “The Conservative Millennial.” A Facebook friend shared this funny, articulate young woman who was very boldly saying exactly what I was thinking about the world around me — and I was hooked. At the time, I was looking to voices like Megyn Kelly and Fox News […]
Five years of marriage! Oh how grateful I am for Jonathan, for five years together, and the opportunity to celebrate this milestone just the two of us in such a beautiful place. We looked at a variety of places to visit when planning this trip (check out our past anniversary trip to Big Cedar here!), […]
As a Dallas, Texas native (married to a native Bartian), it took me a while to wrap my head around this small town way of life! But the longer I’ve lived in Bartlesville, the more I appreciate it! It’s pretty easy to find local gems, and you never know who you’ll run into when you’re […]
Family Restaurants in Tulsa: Our Go-To Spots with Kids Finding family restaurants in Tulsa that work for both kids and parents can feel like a quest. You want good food, a relaxed vibe, and ideally some space where little ones can wiggle without all eyes turning to you. Here are a few of our tried-and-true […]
My Honest Experience with a Tulsa Midwife (and Why I’d Do It All Over Again) If you’ve been around here long, you probably know I had both of my babies under the care of a Tulsa midwife, and both of my girls were born at home in my living room 🙂 We got pregnant in […]
Phew…it’s been a long time coming! I wrote down M’s birth story within the first few weeks of her life, but kept it in my drafts for two reasons. One: I really wanted to wait to compare my memory with the notes from my midwives! I finally got the chance to sit down and do […]
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Not only has my experience behind the camera trained me how to work with kids, but my husband and I have two toddlers. So it’s safe to say we have learned what works (and what doesn't!) Prepare yourself with my best tips for high energy kids!
Timeless Bartlesville family photos that feature personal connection, family heritage, and the beauty of home.
Before our session, I sent a senior session questionnaire to get a better understanding of Bethany and what she hoped to get out of our time together!
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