Don't worry — I'll help you with that!

Once your session is booked, you'll receive a welcome guide with lots of ideas for choosing clothing that photographs beautifully and, more importantly, feels like you. We also offer a styling consultation by phone or Zoom so we can talk through what you already own, what you might want to add, and the different looks you'd like to create.

I have a small collection of special pieces in the studio, especially things you might love wearing for a photograph but wouldn't necessarily want hanging in your closet!

You'll find tulle skirts, lace pieces, shimmering capes and other fun options we can use to add something unexpected to your session. If you'd like to play with something a little different, we'll talk about that during your consultation.

We can usually photograph about five different looks during our time together, and I always suggest bringing more than you think we'll need.

Options are wonderful! We'll look through everything together and decide what will photograph beautifully and give us the best variety. And sometimes an outfit you weren't sure about ends up being a favorite.

I'll walk you through all of it.

Your welcome guide includes a preparation timeline and plenty of tips for the days leading up to your session, so you won't be left wondering what you're supposed to do.

And please don't feel as though you need to embark on some giant self-improvement project before you come see me. You don't. 😊

Absolutely! Professional hair and makeup is part of the experience, and I have a wonderful team who will take great care of you.

On the morning of your session, simply arrive with a clean, moisturized face and clean hair. We'll take it from there.

Absolutely, and this is important to me.

We'll talk about the level of makeup you're comfortable with, from very natural to full glam. You'll see yourself before we ever begin photographing, and we'll make any adjustments you'd like.

The goal isn't to turn you into someone else.

I want you to look like you on a really wonderful day.

My regular studio days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and with enough advance notice I may be able to accommodate a Friday.

We generally begin at 10:00 a.m. with professional hair and makeup, followed by your portrait session, and finish around 1:00 p.m.

And since you'll already be looking fabulous, it's an excellent day to schedule lunch with a friend or a date night afterward!

Your images will generally be ready to view within two weeks. We'll schedule a time for you to see them, choose your favorites and decide which photographs and products you'd love to keep.

Folio boxes are a favorite way to enjoy a collection of portraits. Our deluxe folio box is a beautiful archival-quality box imported from Ireland, with your portraits professionally printed and matted. You can enjoy them in the box, display different favorites over time, or frame them later.

We also offer albums, wall portraits and other options for enjoying and sharing your photographs.

We'll help you choose what makes the most sense for the way you'd like to enjoy your images -there's no need to figure all of that out before your session.

Portrait experiences begin at $495, with collections available up to $3,500, depending on the type of session and the photographs and products you choose.

We'll talk through all of the options before you book so you'll know exactly what to expect. After your session, you'll choose the photographs you love and the collection that's right for you.

No surprises and no pressure to purchase more than you want.

My home studio is located off North Kernan Road in Jacksonville, Florida.

And honestly, I think the home setting is part of what makes the experience special. Clients often tell me they feel much less nervous here than they expected and that it feels less like walking into a commercial photography studio and more like spending a fun morning with friends.

That's exactly how I want it to feel.

And as a bonus, the studio has beautiful north-facing natural light that is incredibly flattering.

Oh, I understand this one.

So many of us have photographs we're waiting to be in - after we lose the weight, get in better shape, feel more confident or somehow become more "ready."

But I've come to believe that we can lose an awful lot of our lives waiting for someday.

You don't have to pretend there aren't things you'd like to change about your body. And I'm certainly going to use everything I know about lighting, posing and camera angles to photograph you beautifully and flatteringly.

But you don't need to become a different version of yourself before you're worthy of being in the picture.

Don't wait ten years to appreciate the woman you are today.

Yes, but my approach to retouching is natural and personal.

I'll take care of temporary distractions like stray hairs, blemishes and other little things that don't need to be part of the photograph. We can also talk about any specific concerns you have and how much — or how little — retouching feels right to you.

My goal isn't to erase your age or make you look like someone else.

I want you to recognize yourself — beautifully.

Women are at the heart of my work, particularly women in the second half of life. But the people they love are part of their stories too.

I also photograph couples, families and children, and I'm happy to photograph men for portraits or professional headshots.

I recommend booking at least a few weeks in advance so we'll have plenty of time for your consultation, wardrobe planning and preparation.

Because I intentionally keep a limited studio schedule, booking earlier also gives you the best choice of dates.

If you're planning photographs or products as a gift for a special occasion, let me know when you inquire so we can make sure we allow enough production time.

Because the studio is an intimate space, I don't normally have guests attend unless they'll also be photographed.

If there's a special circumstance or you're concerned about coming alone, just talk to me about it when we plan your session.

I love sharing the beautiful women I photograph, but I also respect that being photographed and having those photographs shared publicly are two different things.

We'll discuss image use and your model release as part of the process, and I will always respect your privacy preferences.