Not every day is picture-perfect. But every season is worth remembering.
Because life doesn’t pause, but photos can.
Hold On to This Season
Cedar Falls, IOWA Family Photographer
I’m Jamie. Photographer, boy mom, and chaos enthusiast. I document the kind of moments you’ll want back someday—and I make sure you get to be in them, too.
...then you’re my kind of people.
Let your kids run wild in the woods
Snuggle in the grass with the love of your life
Say yes to bare feet, messy hair, and magic in the in-between
But if you’re down to:
If you’re looking for matching outfits and stiff poses, we might not be the right fit.
This Isn’t Your Average “Smile for the Camera” Session
“Real Moments, Real Memories” When every messy moment becomes a treasure
Instead of: “Stand still”
You’re: Wandering a forest trail, collecting sticks and memories
Adventuring Together
Instead of: “Let’s try that again”
You’re: Letting them jump in waves with their clothes still on
Beach Chaos
Instead of: “Look over here!”
You’re: Wrapped up on a blanket, reading the same book for the fifth time, and loving it
Cozy Storytime
Instead of: “Everyone say cheese!”
You’re: Racing through fields, kids laughing, sun dipping low
Golden Hour Chase
What Your Session Could Look Like
Anyone who wants photos that feel like life, not a photoshoot
Parents who know the days are long, but the years are fast
Families who value connection over perfection
Couples who want to freeze this moment in their timeline
Who These Sessions Are For
- Movement-based prompts (not stiff poses)
- Snack breaks, as needed
- Encouraging wild moments, not taming them
- Capturing the kind of memories you can feel later
During Your Session
- Questionnaire: I take knowing your name seriously
- Location scouting tailored to your vibe (and needs)
- Golden hour scheduling
- Outfit guidance you’ll actually want to follow
- Prepping ideas that make it feel fun, not forced
Before Your Session
The Family Session Experience
- Mix of family all together, living life in this moment
- Newborn posed alone
- All digitals included
During Your Session
- Life style approach
- Baby Posed alone
- I bring my set up & lights to you
- Comfort of not having to leave home
in home newborn sessions
In Home Newborn (I travel to you!)
Add-on 35mm film available for that extra homey, nostalgic feel.
Sessions range $700-1500
Activity planning to keep things playful and natural
Outfit guidance you’ll actually want to follow
Thoughtful location planning based on your family’s vibe
A curated gallery of high-res digital images
Every session includes:
Your Investment
Matched energy so don’t worry about wild kids with me, I am a wild kid!
A trained eye for the kind of moments that matter later
Deep care for capturing connection over perfection
The patience of someone who gets kids—and grown-ups, too
Here’s what I bring to your session:
I’m a mom to two boys (and trying hard not to become that kind of boy mom), a snack-pack carrier, a timeline dodger, and a big believer that the best photos happen when no one’s looking at the camera.
I built this business for people like us—the ones who know real life is never still, never perfect, and always worth remembering.
A Fellow Human in the Mess.
Not Just a Photographer
Of course. I’m a parent too.
Do you bring snacks?
We can reschedule—or lean into it. Rainy day sessions are magic.
What if the weather’s bad?
Golden hour (that dreamy light right before sunset or sunrise)
When are normal session times?
Whatever makes you feel like yourselves. Comfort first, always.
What should we wear?
Perfect. We don’t need them to. Some of the best moments come from letting them lead.
What if my kids don’t cooperate?
FAQs—Fast and Real
This season matters. Let’s save it.
No pressure. No performative perfection.
Just you, your people, and a photographer who knows how fast it all goes.