As I continue to learn how to navigate the joy of the seasons without my mom, I find myself drawn even more to the photos and videos that captured it. They're days I can't get back, but can still return to — and that means everything. Inspired by this ever-growing feeling of nostalgia, I've created the At-Home Holiday Memory Experience. This special session will document the traditions and holiday fun your family enjoys, in both photos and video.

Keep your albums somewhere cool, dry, and consistent. The biggest enemies of photographs are heat, humidity, moisture, and dramatic temperature changes. That means the attic and basement are pretty much off-limits. Instead, choose a place inside your home where the temperature and humidity stay relatively stable, like hallway linen closet, a bedroom bookshelf, or interior cabinet.

Imagine family photos as fun, lively, loving, and tender as these adorning the walls of your home. Now imagine what that would mean for your kids — to see their place in the world, how much they're loved, and that it's okay to be fully themselves.

If your heart is craving family photos this season, but you aren't sure if the traditional field look fits your family's personality, here are a few other fall session ideas that might feel more authentic.

I am so proud to announce that I have been selected as a Featured Photographer for Heartful Magazine's fall issue. This is such an honor!

I was so excited when Chelsea said she would be up for an at-home session, despite worrying that their home didn't get enough morning light.

They laughed, jammed to their favorite Dave Matthews songs, played Dad's guitar, ate homemade cinnamon rolls, and played in the backyard.

Hi, there! If you've found your way here, I'm honored! Being a family photographer can sometimes feel like a being a small fish in a big...