How I'm Keeping You Safer During Photo Sessions | Yuma, Arizona

I’m THRILLED to be photographing your beautiful faces again! I take your family’s health very seriously so I wanted to share what I’m doing to keep you safer during sessions. As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation. Nothing is certain and we’re all doing the best we can by creating and implementing procedures in an effort to keep hospitals from overflowing. I’ll continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines and keep my scheduled families up to date on my safety procedures. We’ll need to be flexible with scheduling in case someone feels ill, and be aware that non-essential businesses like photography can be closed again. Please feel free to contact my here at any time with additional questions.

My Photography Style is Already Suited for Contactless Sessions

My photography style is natural and unposed. I verbally guide and direct you and your family during a session. This is especially true for newborn sessions. My philosophy is that babies are happiest in their parent’s arms and they spend most of their time snuggling mom, dad, and siblings during my sessions. Even when I photograph newborns individually, mom or dad is the one placing baby. I don’t pose or manipulate baby into positions. I don’t use my own props so there’s no risk of germs from those. My sessions already take place outdoors or in your home. For outdoor sessions, my locations are free from crowds with plenty of space for proper social distancing. In home sessions take place in the comfort and safety of your own home.

I’ve Implemented Extra Sanitation Procedures During Sessions

Since I work with babies, children, and schools frequently, I’m already familiar with germ control. I’m adding additional sanitation procedures according to current guidelines. As we all now, this situation is fluid and the guidelines will change over time. I will update my procedures as needed and keep all my scheduled families up to date.

Procedures

• Rescheduling if I, or my family members, feel sick. I am leaving more room in my schedule for this.

• Asking all of my families to notify me and reschedule if they or their family members exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms.

• Sanitizing all of my gear before and after a session

• I will wear a mask to all sessions and avoid touching my face.

• I will wash my hands before and several times during a home session, and bring my own hand sanitizer and wipes for use during outdoor sessions.

• I will observe proper social distancing

For my families that know me, I can’t wait to see you again. And if you haven’t been in front of my camera yet, I’m so excited to make you a part of my photo family! I totally fall in love with every family that I photograph and I wouldn’t have it any other way <3

Yuma, AZ Photographer | Magazine Cover

In my last blog post I shared a magazine feature in Bella Grace Magazine. Shortly after submitting that feature, Bella Grace reached out again with the opportunity of getting the cover! I hesitated at first, pondering on the reality of selling out blah blah blah… that’s ridiculous of course I said yes immediately! I mean, the photograph they wanted to use is one of my faves of all time. AND IT WAS THE COVER. As I mentioned in the last post, my mother passed away suddenly during that time. I know I shared the magazine cover news on social media when it published, but that time after losing my mom was dark and hazy. I wanted to do a proper blog post now to mark the accomplishment.

To be honest with you, my photos are my babies. I share my art with the pride of a new parent. I fuss over it, obsess about it, and swell with pride on the inside when someone comments kindly on it. Here’s one of my babies gracing the cover of Bella Grace Magazine, Summer 2019 Issue 20.

I want to give a huge shoutout to my dear friend, Lauren. We had a gorgeous evening together one evening in May of 2017. She was kind enough to model for me and we made this. She has a beautiful soul and I think it shows here.

Styled by me and the wind. No makeup or hair styling. Dress from Forever 21 and blanket from the thrift store. (I’m a firm believer that making art need not be expensive. And my word, look at her!)

Magazine Feature | Yuma Family Photographer

I discovered Bella Grace Magazine in the fall of 2018 near the register of Barnes and Noble. I ran my hand over the thick cover and paused to admire the photo. The art alone convinced me to buy it. Once home, I was delighted to find the magazine full of inspiration and beauty. I devoured it, but slowly as one would savor a decadent dessert. Their tagline includes the phrase “finding beauty in imperfection” and this is where they get me. In my own life and when photographing my families, my focus is on the magic of everyday life and love. The way we love is the most, THE MOST beautiful thing to witness.

I was so happy and humbled when Bella Grace reached out to me and asked to feature one of my photos in their Spring 2019 Issue 19. I’ve had the honor of photographing this family a couple times and I love this mama and her babes. The quote that Bella Grace chose (pictured below) to accompany my art is a remarkable thought on motherhood. As the magazine was published, I my own mama passed away suddenly. Almost a year later my heart is still raw, but I’m so grateful for the photos I have of my mom. Losing her brought even more meaning to the work I do.