Jen here with another First Year post! When Logan was born, she had such beautiful, thick dark brown hair, but during the first few months, much of it fell out. Her hair thinning revealed the sweetest little swirl spot near the top of her head. Now that her hair is quickly growing back in, I [...]
First Year: Capturing the Baby Hair Swirl
First Year: A Letter to My Husband
Jen here with a special First Year post written for one extraordinary person. * * * On January 5th of this year, so many incredible transformations took place before my eyes. After about an hour of your amazing coaching and cheering me on, the doctor and nurses introduced us to the sweetest little baby we [...]
Back to Basics: 3 Essential Storytelling Elements
Pop quiz! What are the three essential storytelling elements that you’ve heard me talk about for years? If you guessed; Setting, Defining Details and Conflict…you win! I love how photography can offer us endless things to learn. But I LOVE EVEN MORE how the basics never grow old. Whether I’m in Egypt photographing the kids, [...]
First Year: Veggie Time For Baby
Jen here a First Year post about Veggies and Baby! Who’s excited to try today’s new vegetable? LOGAN! At her four-month checkup, Logan’s physician gave her the thumbs up to begin eating pureed vegetables. I am so excited about it – it is so fun to introduce Logan to new things! I love when she [...]
3 Simple Shifts to Help Mom Lean In to a Flattering Photo (and Thoughts on Why We Lean Away)
I wrote this post for Babble today, and I’d love to know what you think. Many of you are familiar with the three simple tips (but if you aren’t, you can find them here!) because you actually saw me demonstrate them on The Nate Berkus Show two years ago. What I’d love to hear are [...]
This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here. My wonderful team of CONFIDENCE teachers has come together to bring you this month’s blog circle! The theme is Refresh! The word itself makes me feel lighter. Yet, [...]
First Year: Capturing Baby During Tummy Time
Jen here with another First Year post! Last month, Logan was not a fan of tummy time. If we got a few minutes in before the pouty bottom lip came out and the tears instantly began to flow, it was a miracle. But here she is at four-and-a-half months and so much stronger and more [...]
First Year: As I Watch My Baby Sleep
Jen here with another First Year post! It was 2:00 a.m. Logan and I managed to get some much needed sleep that night, but as the effects of her teething tablets started to wear off, she woke up needing extra comfort. We ventured into her nursery, found the baby Tylenol, and made our way to [...]
24 Ways to Help Mom Shine in a Photo for Mothers Day
This week is all about celebrating Mom whether we get to do that in person in TX at Flourish or through the blog posts! What better way to make Mother’s Day this Sunday unforgettable then capturing a beautiful photo of mom? With my dear friend, Sarah Wilkerson–the fearless and beautiful CEO of Clickin Moms, (if [...]
First Year: The World As Baby Sees It
Jen here with another First Year post! Logan turned 4 months old yesterday! Can you believe how fast her first year is flying by? Sometimes I wish I could press the pause button and freeze time for a little while so I can enjoy her at this stage a little while longer. But with every [...]





















