07/20/2026
Being a mother was something I could never quite envision for myself.
In the long list of things I wanted to accomplish in my time on this earth, being a mother was never counted out; it was just never truly counted on. I had dreams to chase and goals to achieve.
But you know how they say, you make plans and God laughs? Well, the man upstairs has been having a good chuckle for quite some time now.
The past ten months have been a big, beautiful blur. Between moving into our forever home, getting engaged, and closing the studio, I felt like I wanted to keep something special just for me.
Becoming a mother was just that.
For the past ten months, I grew an entire human, had my busiest year yet, moved, traveled, learned to trust myself, learned to trust my body, and leaned into the incredible love surrounding me. And for that, I will be eternally thankful.
This pregnancy was so good to me, and the biggest reason for that is Brendan. I can never thank him enough for what he has given me. He carried both of us for ten months, never letting me forget that not only am I exceptionally capable, but that I am endlessly loved. He showed me what it means to be a devoted partner and father, what it truly feels like to be loved, and reminded me that I, too, can do great things.
Knowledge is power, and somehow over the years, I have gained so much wisdom about becoming a parent. From my friends who have shared their children with me, to my clients who have shared their lives with me, to the business I built around children and newborns, the mothers who walked into my studio and openly shared their birth stories, answered my never-ending questions, talked about parenting styles, postpartum hardships, and what real life with children looked like. Without even realizing it, you all gave me the courage to do something I never thought I could do.
To become a mom.
After 30 hours of labor, on July 18, 2026, at 6:25 a.m., I brought Kiera Grace into this world. .38 Special’s "Caught Up in You" was playing over the speakers as she was placed on my chest, and our lives were forever changed.
If you notice over the next two months that emails are going out a little slower, galleries are taking a little longer, and texts are being left unanswered, please know that I am settling into this magnificent new journey. I’ll be back in full swing come September, and over the next few weeks I’ll be announcing my fall schedule for full sessions and minis.
Things will look a little different for the remainder of this year, but I have no doubt that we’ll adjust, find our rhythm, and continue doing what we love.
Now, if you need me, I’m going to be home soaking in allllllll the newborn snuggles because, like I’ve always told my clients, they only stay this little for so long. 😉
