Children

Children’s expressions are pure magic — they can go from tears to giggles in a heartbeat, and every shift is honest and full of personality. That’s what I love most about photographing kids. Their reactions are real, unfiltered, and beautifully genuine.

I never ask a child to “smile.” Kids know when they’re being prompted, and those canned smiles never reflect who they truly are. Instead, I play, I chat, I give them space to warm up. With decades of experience, I’ve learned how to gently guide children into moments where their real expressions shine through — the spark in their eyes, the shy grin, the burst of laughter that comes out of nowhere.

If your child is shy or slow to warm up, that’s perfectly okay. I have a whole toolkit of approaches that help even the most reserved little ones feel comfortable and seen. Parents often tell me how surprised they are by the genuine smiles I’m able to capture.

Some of my greatest joys come years later, when parents tell me they still treasure the portraits I created when their children were small. I’ve even had high school seniors tell me they love their baby photos I took — and that will never stop humbling me. It’s an honor to create images that become part of a family’s story, held close and remembered for a lifetime.

A young child with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white sleeveless dress, against a white background.
A young woman with brown hair smiling and peeking from behind a wooden pole on a beach.
Two young girls wearing white dresses holding hands and walking on a grassy area outdoors, surrounded by green trees and a wooden fence.
A young girl with curly hair in a blue floral dress standing on a sandy beach under a pier with wooden supports, with ocean waves in the background.
A baby girl crawling on grass with fallen leaves, wearing denim overalls, a white shirt, and a lace headband with a small flower, outdoors in autumn.
A young girl with curly hair wearing a denim vest and a white long-sleeve shirt, playing outside in autumn and throwing fall leaves into the air with a surprised expression.
Two young girls gently touching a pregnant woman's belly, creating a touching family moment.
A baby sitting outdoors in a wooden chair, holding a red maple leaf, with a blurred background of autumn foliage.
A woman holding a smiling baby girl with curly hair, the mother is facing away from the camera against a dark background.
Close-up of a smiling baby girl wearing a knit hat with a decorative butterfly and flower embellishment.
A young girl with long hair wearing a red headband and red dress, sitting in front of a white Christmas tree, holding a brown teddy bear, and smiling at the camera.
A smiling baby dressed in a Santa Claus costume, lying in a white wicker basket decorated with white fabric, wearing a red Santa hat and a red suit with white trim.
A young child with blond hair and blue eyes reaching out towards a red heart-shaped lollipop.
A baby with an amazed expression sitting in a metal bucket during bath time, with a towel draped over the side and two yellow rubber ducks on the floor nearby, while soap bubbles float above.
Twin baby girls smiling and leaning on a soft white blanket, dressed in white lace-trimmed dresses.