Create Memories Worth Remembering

More ways to make the story part of your experience

• Bring something meaningful from your everyday life — a favorite blanket, a well-loved book, a handwritten note, a family heirloom, or something that represents this season of life.
• Include activities your family actually loves doing together — baking cookies, making pancakes, playing a favorite game, building forts, reading bedtime stories, or exploring outside.
• Document traditions you never want to forget — holiday traditions, Saturday morning routines, annual adventures, family recipes, or little rituals that make your family unique.
• Bring along your children’s favorite things — their beloved stuffed animal, a special toy, a collection they love, dress-up clothes, or something that shows who they are right now.
• Incorporate your hobbies and passions — gardening, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, music, art, cooking, sports, crafting, or anything that brings you joy.
• Choose a location that holds meaning — the place you got engaged, your favorite hiking trail, your family’s favorite park, your backyard, your grandparents’ farm, or somewhere you spend time together.
• Wear pieces that tell a story — a grandmother’s jewelry, a wedding veil, a handmade sweater, a vintage dress, matching family pieces, or something passed down through generations.
• Capture the little details of this season — tiny hands, missing teeth, messy curls, baby toes, favorite shoes, freckles, and all the things that will change before you realize it.
• Bring a favorite meal or treat — a picnic, hot cocoa, ice cream, fresh berries, a family recipe, or something you love sharing together.
• Let your children help create the session — allow them to choose an activity, bring something they love, or show me their favorite way to play.
• Include your pets — they are part of your family story too. Bring the dog who follows everyone around, the cat who rules the house, or the farm animals that are part of your daily life.
• Recreate a favorite memory — a first date, a favorite camping trip, a newborn routine, a family tradition, or a moment you want to remember forever.
• Bring letters, notes, or keepsakes — love letters, baby books, handwritten recipes, old photographs, or meaningful items that connect generations.
• Think about what you want to remember 10 years from now — not just how everyone looked, but how this season felt.
• Embrace movement and connection — dancing in the kitchen, running through fields, chasing waves, snuggling under blankets, or simply holding each other close.
• Include your home life whenever possible — sometimes the most meaningful stories happen where you live: morning routines, nursery details, backyard adventures, and cozy evenings together.
• Bring something that represents a milestone — ultrasound photos, baby shoes, graduation caps, engagement rings, sports uniforms, artwork, or anything marking an important chapter.
• Add elements from your environment — wildflowers picked along the trail, a favorite chair, a canoe, a vintage truck, a garden harvest, or anything that feels like you.
• Don't worry about perfection — the most beautiful images often come from real moments: laughter, movement, messy hair, dirty feet, and genuine connection.
• Tell me your story before your session — the more I know about your family, your personalities, and what matters most to you, the more I can create images that feel uniquely yours.