It’s New Orleans. The threat of rain is very real!! But the weather (as you know) can be very unpredictable. The forecast says one thing, and then you look outside the window to sunshine and puffy white clouds. If we’re scheduled to do pictures outside, we’ll still shoot if it’s overcast, but if it’s actively […]

Have you ever gone to a friend’s house and said  “Hey Alex (or whoever)! Can you get your laptop so we can scroll through those pictures of your trip to Mexico together?” No? Neither have I. For one, looking at pictures on a computer screen is one of my least favorite things to do. I […]

I’ve never seen a picture of my mother when she was pregnant with me and I know why I’ve never seen one. She didn’t want anyone to take her picture. She felt huge, she felt like she took up a lot of space. Frankly, it wasn’t something anyone in her generation did. And that makes […]

Let it rain! Studio sessions are not affected at all by the rain. I use studio lights which consistently create light that looks like window light, regardless of what is going on outside.   Will it affect my outdoor session? Well, yes. : )  If you have an outdoor session scheduled, we can either reschedule or make it […]

Choosing what to wear to your maternity session can be difficult! I love flowy maxi dresses that are comfortable and feminine. I’d stick with lighter, pastel colors. Floral patterns can be pretty, but be mindful of big bold patterns that can be distracting. Not everyone wants to wear a dress and if you don’t that’s […]

But can I shoot outside? Yes!! Every maternity session has the option of being shot in the studio or outside, it really depends on your preference! If you have other children that will be coming to the shoot, being outside gives them space to run around and then come back to the photo when they’re […]

My first time shooting floral double exposures with a maternity session and I was blown away!! Jacqueline was already coming over for a maternity session. I asked her if she would mind doing something a bit experimental and if we could add in some florals. I’m so glad we did, because this might be my […]