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Yes, Bring the Dog! Tips for Including Your Dog in Your Family Photo Session

October 6, 2026

I’m sitting here writing this while watching my oldest dog, Lily.We brought Lily home when Maxden, my youngest, was just six months old. He’s 10 now.And lately, Lily is starting to show her age.She’s moving a little slower. Her face looks a little older. There are just those little things you start noticing when a dog who has been part of your family for a long time isn’t quite as young as she used to be.And I hate it.We have three dogs now, and if I’m being ...

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5 Things That Have Made the Biggest Difference in My Business

September 29, 2026

I've been in business long enough to know there isn't one secret to being successful.There isn't one marketing strategy, one social media platform or one decision that suddenly changes everything.But there are a handful of things I have learned over the years that I genuinely believe have made a huge difference in my business and my career.And most of them aren't particularly exciting.In fact, the first one is something I say all the time:1. Do the things you know you need to do but don't want ...

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Why Fall Family Photos Are Worth Making Time For

September 22, 2026

Why Fall Family Photos Are Worth Making Time ForHere I am, sitting here looking at my calendar, and it's pretty full.Between work, school, sports, activities and everything else that comes with this season of life, there aren't a whole lot of empty spaces.But at this exact moment, I'm also sitting in a quiet house.My oldest two boys are a junior and a senior in high school. My youngest is only 10, but knowing how quickly the last 10 years have gone, I have a feeling the next eight are going to ...

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Senior Photos: More Than Just a Yearbook Picture

September 15, 2026

Senior photos are about so much more than getting a good picture for the yearbook.They’re about remembering who your senior is right now.Their style. Their interests. Their personality. The things they love. The places that have been part of their story. All those little pieces of who they are before they head into whatever comes next.Because senior year goes fast. Really fast.One minute you're taking that first-day-of-kindergarten picture, and somehow you're suddenly talking about ...