Photos by Kenzie Rae

Just the sweetest little boys and their papa 🩵

A whole year of my sweetest little muse. 🖼️

Happy 1st birthday to my Rowen. Watching you grow has been the greatest privilege of my life, and getting to document your little moments along the way has made my photographer heart so happy.

Your daddy and I love you more than words could ever say. 🥹

Just a lil update to my clients and friends!

Delays: I maybe slow to reply this weekend due to my son’s first birthday taking place and taking some time to enjoy our first year of parenthood with Nathan!

Scheduling: I only have WEEKDAYS remaining for October, and limited weekend availability in November and December. If you were hoping to book for Holiday cards, maternity, newborn or any other pressing moments, PLEASE contact me asap so we can get you booked!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Fall minis loading… ⏳

I know things have been a little quieter around here lately, especially when it comes to sharing the beautiful families and little ones I get to photograph… There’s a reason for that.

After the recent Seventh Circuit ruling involving AI-generated child SA material, a lot of families have started thinking more carefully about what they feel comfortable sharing online. The ruling dealt specifically with AI-generated images that did not involve real children, but it has still brought up some really hard conversations about children’s photos and how they could be misused. (Justia Law⁠)

And I don’t blame anyone for feeling uneasy.

Some families have decided they don’t want their images shared at all. Some are okay with photos being posted but would rather their child’s face be covered. Some older kids are also choosing for themselves that they don’t want their photos online. I completely respect that. & As a mom, I understand it even more.

Having a son has changed the way I look at things. The thought of an innocent photo of a child being misused, altered, or turned into something harmful is terrifying. So if my page seems a little quieter, that’s why.

It’s not because I have fewer beautiful families to photograph. It’s not because I have a slow season or that I’m behind. It’s because I’m respecting the choices families are making when it comes to their children and their privacy.

My job is to document these memories. It’s not to make a parent feel like sharing a photo is more important than feeling safe. I will always choose the families who trust me and the boundaries they set over having a busy page. & honestly, I think that’s how it should be. 🩶

I love that Paul gifts a photo session to Amy every single year for Mother’s Day, and I love even more that he hires me for them. 🩶

Did you just request a session and you’re wondering what’s next? There maybe documents to secure your booking waiting for you! If your contract and invoice are not completed with in 48 hours, your session is subject to release.

Please message me if you’re not receiving emails or text correspondence and don’t forget to check your Sp@m Folder!

Sometimes all you need is a push on the swings and your nanny 🤍 so happy that we we able to pull the strings to see my future mother in law & Rowen’s nanny in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 It was so beautiful seeing the woman who has most of the credit in raising the man by my side. 💞