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Families are loud, unpredictable, and absolutely worth photographing. I've spent 17 years figuring out how to wrangle everyone into a frame while keeping the whole thing relaxed enough that the real moments still happen.
"Courtney somehow managed to those perfect split-second moments between all the movement, and the results were better than I could have . "
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" I really appreciate that she treats a photo like a game or adventure rather than a rigid 'picture day,' which allows my kids to play, run, and cuddle to get smiles."
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The couple expecting their first. The family that's grown by one... or three. The professional finally investing in a headshot worth sharing.
I've spent 17 years making people feel comfortable in front of a camera — and the photographs always show it. I make the whole experience so easy you'll wonder why you waited this long.
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