Photos by Bailey

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Ask my friends and they will tell you how annoying I am with my camera :) I love how a camera can capture moments that become memories and can essentially freeze them in time. I believe that there is a huge different between taking pictures and creating art. My photography is a little quirky and colorful but ultimately captures the subjects personality entirely. Email me ([email protected]

m) for more information-I'd LOVE to take your picture :)

Services:
Family Photos
Events
Weddings*
Babies (milestone pictures)
Senior Pictures*
Boudoir/Pin-up (because I have always wanted to get them done myself!)*

*Looking into a make up artist to offer as a part of the package deal!!

10/23/2025

I love this for me šŸ˜† the gift bag even includes some snackies. My favorite part is they stuck eyeballs on the bedroom birds. Do you agree with me that those are peacocks?

Canā€™t wait to capture Sam + Andrews big day tomorrow šŸ«¶šŸ¼ itā€™s an honor to be here for these special milestones!

The lyrics of this song are šŸ’ÆšŸ™ŒšŸ¼āœØšŸ”„ As a mom and entrepreneur, this season of life has been challenging, and as I navigate...
09/25/2025

The lyrics of this song are šŸ’ÆšŸ™ŒšŸ¼āœØšŸ”„

As a mom and entrepreneur, this season of life has been challenging, and as I navigate the rollercoaster, I am so glad to have community to lean on. We are different than your typical entrepreneur and different than SAHMs, and I wanted to find community so I built it and created my own community group called in March of 2024, originally designed to help Moms who own businesses find connections and a community while raising babies and growing their business but it has turned into so much more than that. Itā€™s a sisterhood of women who just GET IT. They know that being a mom is a full time job, they know that business may or may not be the forefront of our priorities right now because we are in the middle of raising kids, they know that PTA might be more important than KPIs and they support and encourage you through it. Last night we had our second annual headshot event and WOWWWW the photography team killed it. Thanks to (who shot the photos), , (who edited the photos) & .photo for BTS

I am constantly in a state of limbo right now, torn between spending time with my kids (while thinking about work) or working and thinking ā€œI should be with my kidsā€. Itā€™s something I was NEVER prepared for and I donā€™t know that I could have ever prepared for.

Iā€™m a hard worker, I LOVE working, I GET to work and make a life for my family, but the constant pull of wondering whether I am being a good mother and a good entrepreneur can be exhausting.

I know pressure is a privilege. I know that parenting is a privilege, I know that owning a business and making my schedule is a privilege, I know all of this and still, this season is one I couldnā€™t have prepared for.

I thought about deleting all of that and writing ā€œfelt cute might delete laterā€ but instead shared the real side of this season so I hope thatā€™s ok too šŸ˜†

lol @ the last one that Iā€™ve dubbed my ā€œIā€™m a professionalā€ face.u

My job as a wedding photographer is to document to day as it happens, but also to help set up expectations during our ti...
09/21/2025

My job as a wedding photographer is to document to day as it happens, but also to help set up expectations during our timeline call.

Here are 3 things I make sure we include in your timeline:

šŸ¤ Scheduled down time after photos and before the ceremony to relax: I always TRY to end photos 30-45 min before the ceremony so you can be hidden as guests arrive, relax, get H&MU touch-ups and a snack. This buffer also allows for us to adjust photos if things run long in the morning before photos begin.
šŸ¤ Family photo combinations: this helps ensure everyone who needs to be in family photos is there, sets a plan for navigating family dynamics, and helps make sure we donā€™t accidentally forget someone in photos. Itā€™s not always perfect but having it written down helps us double check the list and get any photos we may have forgotten at the end of the day.
šŸ¤ Scheduled sunset photo time: I always set loose time aside IN the timeline so everyone knows the plan and then we adjust based on the actual sunlight situation. Sunset times vary based on the venue, weather, time of year, if itā€™s in the mountains or on the beach etc. Iā€™ve never heard anyone say ā€œI regret taking sunset photosā€.

Yesterdayā€™s wedding was a perfect example of why I schedule these things in. H&MU was running behind and we started photos 30 min later than originally scheduled. I cut us short on bride & groom portraits because I knew weā€™d get more time for sunset, then I was really efficient with wedding party photos and family photos, and we ended up being only 15 min behind ā€œscheduleā€ and perfectly on time for the ceremony.

We had scheduled sunset photos for 6:30 after toasts with a 7:10 sunset but I pushed it up 20 min when I saw the light coming through the trees at the entrance and we did sunset photos before toasts, setting us up perfectly to run through toasts, cake, first dances then dancing on an earlier timeline than expected.

These things are important and why photographers charge what they charge. They have to do more than take pretty photos. They have to understand time management, anticipate moments, be creative, be friendly, & navigate whatever happens during a wedding day šŸ«¶šŸ¼

Late night editing calls for a quick late night post šŸ«¶šŸ¼ Iā€™ve been using two editing styles lately and itā€™s been filling ...
09/18/2025

Late night editing calls for a quick late night post šŸ«¶šŸ¼ Iā€™ve been using two editing styles lately and itā€™s been filling my creative soul. Sometimes a more true to color edit feels right and sometimes a filmy nostalgic edit feels right. Instead to be consistent in my work but sometimes consistency feels boring and soul sucking tbh (any other creatives feel this?) but at the same time I also really like consistency so I get torn.

Anywayyyyyy late night ramblings on a stunning photo šŸ˜

Family photos donā€™t always have to be standing in a field, they can happen anywhere you want, like, an ice cream shop šŸ‘€ ...
09/15/2025

Family photos donā€™t always have to be standing in a field, they can happen anywhere you want, like, an ice cream shop šŸ‘€ you donā€™t have to stand and say ā€œcheeeeeeeseā€ for 20 min straight, you can play checkers and eat ice cream. Which one sounds more fun?

Iā€™ll definitely be sharing more from this session soon! Got a few other cutie families in the queue šŸ˜

Instead of looking into the camera for every photo, why donā€™t you interact and actually *see* each other. Instead of cha...
09/13/2025

Instead of looking into the camera for every photo, why donā€™t you interact and actually *see* each other.

Instead of chasing your toddler for ā€œone good picture perfect photoā€, you chase them, pick them up and spin them around for the perfect photo of their crooked smile.

Instead of fighting with your spouse on the way to family photos like one does annually (guilty) take the pressure off by letting go of control. Let them pick their shirt then guide them to make the *right decision* if needed.

Instead of dropping $300+ on new outfits for the whole family, shop your closet first then buy clothes to compliment. (And spend that additional $300 on a longer session with your photographer, these photos will outlast the clothes).

Instead of saying ā€œno, donā€™t climb thatā€, ā€œno donā€™t run in thoseā€, or ā€œplease just get over here or no ipadā€ we say ā€œgreat idea, letā€™s go that way!ā€, ā€œwhere should we take the next set of photos, here or over there?ā€ Or ā€œare you ready to play in the water with mommy??ā€

Instead of choosing the 10 min session because you donā€™t think your kids can handle a longer session, give them the benefit of the doubt and have a date day with them (and invite me to capture it of course).

Most importantly: be present.

Donā€™t worry about how your photos will look. Donā€™t worry about how YOU will look. Donā€™t worry about your spouse, the clothes, the location, the props, the weatherā€¦just worry that these moments are fleeting and youā€™ll NEVER get them back. The kids will be a year older next time we take these, theyā€™ll have more adult teeth and their chubby cheeks will start to go away. Theyā€™ll start to say words properly and no longer reach for your hand to help them walk on the logs.

This is why I do what I do šŸ«¶šŸ¼

Does it get much better than a baby in overalls? I mean, for real?
09/13/2025

Does it get much better than a baby in overalls? I mean, for real?

I swear Gen Z is one of the most photographic generations of all time and I canā€™t believe they let my old ass take their...
09/12/2025

I swear Gen Z is one of the most photographic generations of all time and I canā€™t believe they let my old ass take their pictures ā˜ ļø like it just struck me right now how long ago graduation was for me and I donā€™t think Iā€™m ok.

Anywhooooo theyā€™re just so dang fun to photograph, I love them! I think because they like the fun poses (they feel a little weird), will still sort of laugh at my jokes, and they end up loving the photos and thatā€™s all that matters!

This is the third Wilton sibling Iā€™ve had the honor of capturing senior photos for and I look forward to the next wave of kids in a few years haha! How special to get to capture these milestones year after year for families!

Best of luck senior year šŸ¤

āš”ļøMini Session vs Full Sessionāš”ļøand what session is right for you? I have a lot of love for both session types. Iā€™m happ...
09/01/2025

āš”ļøMini Session vs Full Sessionāš”ļøand what session is right for you?

I have a lot of love for both session types. Iā€™m happy to connect directly to help you figure out which session type is best for your photoshoot, but in the meantime here is a quick breakdown!

Minis: I love a short, quick, chaotic session. We get a ton of great photo options and youā€™re in and out as fast as possible. Youā€™re left wondering ā€œdid we even get any good photosā€ only to get your final gallery back wondering what kind of drugs Iā€™m on to get all the variety I could in 15 min. Not only did you get great photos, but your kid who seemed to be melting down actually smiled a couple of times. Theyā€™re more affordable, perfect for when you only need ā€œa couple great photosā€ and being on time doesnā€™t stress you out. Theyre a little overstimulating but theyā€™re budget friendly, great for annual photoshoots and for people who hate having their photo taken. You donā€™t have much say on location, dates, time, or variety, but thatā€™s ok because it may not matter to you!

Fulls: these are for the people who want an experience. They want family photos to be enjoyable, to have both posed photos and fun candid moments, and to get a gallery full of variety. They have a special location or session idea in mind that feels authentic to them. They enjoy a slower more intentional pace and donā€™t mind a longer session with more activity in mind. Once you experience a session like this, you may never want to do photos any other way.

Tip: donā€™t assume your young kids canā€™t handle a longer photoshoot. Sometimes kids take longer to warmup, thrive in a calm and intentional session setting, and enjoy the playfulness that a full session provides. Shorter session can feel stressful for parents of young kids and they feed off your energy. If youā€™re calm and relaxed, they will be too! If mini sessions arenā€™t your jam, I offer budget friendly full session options as well as payment plans! Photos are a luxury but I also believe everyone deserves photos.

If I am not the photographer for you, I have a community of photographer friends I HIGHLY recommend that I can put you in touch with šŸ«¶šŸ¼

Iā€™ve taken photos for the Malko Fam for a few years now and when we were deciding on locations for their third babyā€™s ne...
08/30/2025

Iā€™ve taken photos for the Malko Fam for a few years now and when we were deciding on locations for their third babyā€™s newborn shoot, we knew we wanted something easy, with AC, where the two year old could run around and not get too far, but also have access to some pretty outdoor space.

Ashley and I were going back and forth figuring out dates and locations and finally had a moment clear heads (moms of multiple kids get it) and the choice became obvious, we needed to use the new space, because it checked all of our boxes!

I actually didnā€™t know if we would make it to this portion of the session because it was at the very end of a 1 hour shoot but I am SO FREAKIN GLAD WE DID. These are some of my favorite photos we have done over the years and I LOVE our other sessions so much.

I donā€™t know why but I love the look of the hanging sheets with the white fence and greens. Even though I had a different vision, it turned out simple and beautiful anyway!

Thank you Ashley and Matt for just going with my vision and Emily and Derek for letting me hang sheets from twigs and wondering wtf Iā€™m up to šŸ˜†

Your family session can be simple. Filled with the things you and your family love. This is the only photo Iā€™ve edited f...
08/27/2025

Your family session can be simple. Filled with the things you and your family love. This is the only photo Iā€™ve edited from this session so far but this night was full of candid moments between family. Some of their cousins were visiting and we captured the fun that they have in their backyard. I was there for 3 hours but didnā€™t feel long enough (although I have 87 mosquito bites that say otherwise hahahh). I chased them throughout the yard and garden, watched them track down chickens to cuddle, risked my camera near the sprinkler and kiddie pool, and enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a sā€™more (made just for me by the oldest daughter šŸ„¹)

Expectations were low but mom had all the activities ready. All their favorite things. Popsicles, sā€™mores, trampoline sprinkler, picking apples, digging for potatoes, etc. You could tell they had the best day. Hair was wet, clothes were dirty, hearts were full.

To get a photo like this, I had them stand where I loved the last bit of light we had left, and placed the older girls first, then auntie placed the baby next to them and I let them interact for a while. We had to be fast and couldnā€™t really get the baby to face us for very long, but this was even better. The way the middle sister is engaging with the littlest, or the way in most of the photos from this spot you can see the oldest playing with her sisters dress or hair. The way the light peeks into the frame just right. The flowers that their Meagan Walker hard to grow for her farm stand that is raising money for the kids savings funds.

These are the moments that are meaningful. I love family photos in a field, they are beautiful, but photos with purpose are my calling, itā€™s what I was put on this earth to do. Observe and preserve. Thatā€™s what the storytelling sessions are for. Theyā€™re to capture your family, as they are. In this moment in time.

I canā€™t wait to share more from this stunning session šŸ¤

You guys, itā€™s World Photography Day and I had to share a little story. Iā€™ve been a photographer for almost 15 years. My...
08/19/2025

You guys, itā€™s World Photography Day and I had to share a little story.

Iā€™ve been a photographer for almost 15 years. My dad let me borrow his ā€œfancy cameraā€ for a little bit and after I kept it for a year he got me one for Christmas. People kept asking me to take their photos so in Feb of 2012 I got my business license, and Iā€™ve been learning as much as I can ever since!

In Jan 2020 when my twins were 4 months old, I went full time and have been building my business year after year. We all know how 2020 went, and I wish I had gone full time BEFORE having kids.

I have dubbed myself a Lifestyle photographer who prefers to capture photos in a more candid fashion. I just like to see a moment and freeze it (I have 100,000 phones on my 1TB iPhone and 6TB iCloud ā˜ ļøā˜ ļøā˜ ļø, lots of YOU are in those photos lol). Iā€™ll never forget when I was able to replace my previous ā€œreal jobsā€ income and I continue to grow. Iā€™m not where I want to be yet but Iā€™m excited for the journey.

These last 5 years of building a business while being a stay at home mom with limited childcare has been grueling. Itā€™s broken me, rebuilt me, motivated me, and molded me. The girls start kindergarten next month and Buddy starts kindergarten next year and itā€™ll be a new season for sure.

The flexibility of being my own boss can be hard. I feel like I half ass a lot of things that should be full assed (like parenting, where are my kids right now? Being too damn quiet somewhere thatā€™s for sure).

All that to say, Iā€™m thankful for this job. Iā€™m thankful to provide for my family with this creative outlet. Itā€™s so much harder than any one even knows but so much more rewarding as well. I look forward to the next 15 years behind the lens and grateful for how many of you find yourselves in front of it year after year and have stuck by me since my early days editing in PicMonkey and burning the images onto CDs ā˜ ļø

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