Ever look at those super stiff, everyone-perfectly-lined-up family photos and think, “That’s… nice?” But then you see a snapshot of your kids giggling together, or a sweet moment of a parent comforting a little one, and that’s the image that truly tugs at your heart, right? That’s the dance between posed and candid family photos, and honestly, both have a special place in telling your family’s story.
Spring photo season is here, and I know many of you are wondering where to capture those perfect family photos! After hundreds of spring sessions, I’ve discovered that the most magical photos happen when the location perfectly suits your family. Skip the overcrowded spots everyone uses, and let me introduce you to my three favorite […]
We all have the same problem: it feels overwhelming to find practical, affordable, and creative ways to display the family photos we have. Whether it’s work from a professional photographer, iPhone images, polaroids, heirloom vintage family prints, or all of the above, I’m sharing my favorite ideas on how to get family photos OFF of […]
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are quite a few photographers out there 🙃. And if you’re looking for a Richmond photographer, the options can feel endless and overwhelming. How are you supposed to know who will truly capture your family’s personality and create images you’ll treasure forever!? As both a photographer and […]
Wondering what actually happens during a newborn session? Maybe you haven’t had professional photos taken since your wedding day, so inviting a stranger into your home mere days after giving birth feels intimidating. I get it! So today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Richmond newborn sessions, beginning to end. I’ve spent years […]
Offering family photos in studio is a brand new offering for Sunday Vibes in 2025 🙌🏻. I wanted to a little post to talk about why I’ve started offering them in the first place and to provide some answers to commonly asked questions about studio sessions! Also, this is a great time to share photos […]
For the last several years, my bread and butter has been at-home family sessions. HOWEVER. There are times when a home session just doesn’t make sense. Some families are into travel and adventure, some have outside passions they want to incorporate into their photos, some homes are under construction, and sometimes families just DON’T WANT […]
If you’re spending 2025 spring break in Richmond, VA, check out my ideas for family spring break activities! I’ll share what to explore in RVA and the surrounding areas, as well as ways to keep the kiddos occupied if you’re staycationing or working from home. I have only traveled for spring break one time in […]
Meet the Moeslein family. They recently did an at-home family photo session with me, and absolutely CRUSHED IT with their outfit choices. I love their use of neutrals, texture, tone-on-tone outfits, and how they coordinated without being matchy matchy. Winter family sessions often take place at home because the February landscape isn’t so inviting where […]
Stumped on what to wear for your family photos at home? Ask any photographer — the number one question everyone has prior to any session is, “WHAT DO I WEAR?! 😩” There are lots of potential answers to that question based on a zillion different variables, but I have some specific advice for families who […]
