Sentimentally enduring portraits
for Families looking for heirlooms that capture moments for a lifetime
a selection of Family portraits that are meticulously crafted to reveal the distinctive tapestry that God has woven to shape the unique identity of your family.
“Mary is the best!! She is so easy and fun to work with, and makes you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She is also amazing with little kiddos! Have used her for several different photo shoots and she always delivers. Highly recommend to all my family and friends!"
A section of maternity and newborn portraits that stills the precious moments in time that fly by so fast
“She did our newborn session and it was amazing! She was so sweet making sure I didn’t get overtired and keeping our sweet baby comfy! Definitely recommend her for newborn photos."
a selection of Senior portraits that showcase your authentic personality and god-given talents
"You were so easy to work with! You made the whole session fun and the posing not awkward. The whole experience was enjoyable and the pictures turn out amazing each time!"
“MARy...USES HER TIME WISELY AND IS ALWAYS DONE SO FAST. THE PICTURES TURN OUT ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND I LOVE THAT THE POSES AREN’T SO “POSED”. SHE KIND OF LETS YOU BE YOU AND JUST CAPTURES HOW YOUR FAMILY WOULD NORMALLY INTERACT! I LOVE HER EDITS AND DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A PHOTOGRAPHER."
Monica Sawatzky
Simply send me a message inquiring about a session date and session type and I will check my availability for you.
step one:
what occurs from when you inquire to the time you receive your heirloom photographs back
read our step by step
Portrait Process
inquire:
I’ll send over a contract and invoice to secure your session date. Once your retainer is paid, you are booked! After this you will receive a location guide to pick a session spot.
step two:
book!
We will decide on your session date and time based off location, weather and sunset times. as your session date gets closer I will get in contact with you to finalize the little details of your session,
step three:
Planning
Please arrive to your session ready to start and enjoy our time together. We will make sure to capture lots of variety of imagery to make your dream photographs come to life!
step four:
Session!
Within 2-3 weeks of your session, you can expect to receive your gallery via email. The gallery will contain all the high-resolution images and you will also receive a print release for your convenience.
step five:
Delivery
I am happy to help order prints to proudly show off all the beautiful moments we captured for everyone to see in your home.
step six:
Prints
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“Mary is the best!! She is so easy and fun to work with, and makes you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She is also amazing with little kiddos! Have used her for several different photo shoots and she always delivers. Highly recommend to all my family and friends!"
ANGELICA SCHMITT
The blog post provides essential tips for a stress-free newborn photography session. Parents should plan ahead by booking a photographer 3-6 months before the due date. This blog post goes over all my big tips to ensure a smooth and relaxing newborn session!
A lifestyle family session is a unique way of telling your current story in life. Whether you have little ones or your children are a bit older, these sessions are filled with fun and games. Keep reading so you don't miss a thing.
You want to leave your session feeling uplifted and had a great family experience full of laughter and sweet moments
Seasons change and time fly by, so you desire imagery that can transport you back in time to who you were as a family in that moment.
You love photos that capture the emotion of the moment. You don’t want stiffly posed photos, but sweet tender moments that are candid and artistically capture authentic moments.
Planning outfits can be a little overwhelming so having expert assistance with outfit selection and choosing a stunning location to fit your family is a dream come true!
Guided by a deep commitment to honor God's calling, I view photography as a ministry, exemplifying His love through exceptional service marked by abundance, patience, and a profound understanding of my clients' unique essence. My goal is to imbue every session with warmth, love, and peace, leaving my clients with a renewed sense of confidence, reflecting the beauty that God sees in each of them.
to create enduring, timeless portraits that become cherished family heirlooms, capturing moments with a Christ-like love.