
We’re so excited to jump into June with this joy-filled, fun-loving family session! Sprinklers, hopscotch, bubbles, birthday cake & more… All of the elements of summer showed up for our backyard session! These babes sure were sweet, and I loved spending my evening with Carmelo, Isla, Elena, Nora and their parents, capturing this crew as…

Many times a year, we receive requests for multi-family portraits. Some clients are looking for more traditional, perfectly-posed, matching-outfit style family shots, and some (our favorite kind ?) are seeking FUN, playful photos with everyone they love. These shoots are very special to me, as I so enjoy getting to see huge families, spending…

Guess what? We’re turning TEN this year! And we want to celebrate! Starting in March, City Lights will be doing one big giveaway every month for the rest of 2018! That’s 10 fun giveaways for 10 fun years! As a young photographer, I was very lucky to have worked alongside many talented and established…

Last month, I had some family things pop up in Wisconsin, and my brother & I decided to make the long haul out there. We passed through Detroit, Chicago & spent a few days in Madison before heading back. I posted an Instagram story announcing my travel schedule, and in popped a message from…
For years now, I’ve been encouraging more candid, lifestyle-based shoots, and love how my clients have responded. Before any family session, I chat with the parents about expectations for posing the kiddos (ie. don’t expect them to pose). Instead, we encourage the wild babes to be themselves. We play in the backyard, run on the…