Autumn Mini Sessions | Soergel Orchards

Family portraits have become my favorite part of my career. It’s your kids. They’re that cool. 

They are also funnier than most adults, more open to being thrown into the air, and they really appreciate the value of an M&M. Read More


Summer Highlight Reel

It was a great summer of portrait sessions, with friends from literally all chapters of my life. You just really have no idea when you befriend someone in 6th grade that you will photograph their family of five.

Or that buddy in college that you enjoy irritating people with, who’s got cupcakes and beer? Yeah, he will marry a beautiful woman and have twin daughters.

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My Recipe

I accidentally processed an anxiety attack as it was starting.

This changed my life, so I’m sharing my experience.

I have no idea if this would work for anyone else on the planet, so don’t hold me to it. Just like, read and decide what’s useful and leave the rest. Read More


A Sunday Morning Session

Sunday Morning Sessions are the best, because you get photos and I eat your breakfast scraps. 

Here are my favorites from a few weekends ago with this perfect little family. Read More


With Regard to Lions

Statistically, it would appear tigers are stronger than lions. Read More


Post-Apocalyptic / Spring 2021 Mini Sessions

Guys, great news. We survived. We are getting back to stuff like family portrait sessions.

I missed this so much.

(and honestly, that kinda surprised me.)

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A Hemlock Weekend

“Only people of a certain disposition are frightened of being alone for the rest of their lives at the age of 26, and we were of that disposition.”

-Rob Gordon, High Fidelity  

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Newborn Family Session: Nolan Avery

I need you to prepare yourself: there is an adorable newborn baby boy AND a smiling puppers. What a job I’ve got. <3 My first session of 2020 was overwhelmingly cute, and I got to catch up with an old friend! Maci is already a great big sister. Congratulations Julie and Kevin!!

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Washington’s Landing Fall Mini Sessions Pt 2

WOW. Talk about wrapping up fall minis on a high note! 4 lovely families and another beautiful autumn (but more like summer, lol) day. So many beautiful kiddos, a super cute puppers, and TWO expecting mamas! You may recognize one, she is my BEEEF after all! Not to brag, she is due on my birthday. So, BFFs already. <3

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Washington’s Landing Fall Mini Sessions Pt 1

Fall Minis 2019 (part 1) was AMAZING. The kiddos had a blast with their goofy photographer. They even taught me some new dance moves. I still don’t know what exactly Fortnite is, but I am old so *shrug*

Prepare yourself for an insane about of adorable families.

Another fun note: enjoy how the sun sets as you scroll through 🙂

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