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Fall is one of the dreamiest times of year for photos – the colors, the golden light, the crunch of leaves underfoot – *chef’s kiss*. But here in Georgia, fall doesn’t always mean chilly temps and oversized sweaters. Most of the time, it’s still warm enough to feel like summer, just with prettier trees. So […]

What to Wear for Fall Family Photos (Georgia Edition!)

If you’ve been around here long, you know I’m a sucker for good light and real moments. But throw in a cool breeze, golden hour streaming through changing leaves, and kids stomping through crunchy leaves, and I’m absolutely in my element. There’s just something about fall that feels like a deep breath—and in my opinion, […]

Why Fall is the Best Time to Take Family Photos

There’s something truly special about capturing your family in the place where your real life happens—your home. Whether it’s snuggling on the couch, baking in the kitchen, or giggles on the bed, in-home photography sessions are full of warmth, connection, and authenticity. Here are five tips to help you get the most out of your […]

Home Sweet Photos: 5 Quick Tips for Planning In-Home Sessions

Motherhood is filled with routines—diaper changes, drop-offs and pick-ups, meal prep, and bedtime stories. Some days feel like a blur of to-do lists, where moments slip by unnoticed. But what if we chose to see these moments differently? What if we slowed down, looked a little closer, and found the magic in the mundane? Romanticizing […]

From Mundane to Magical: How to Find the Beauty in Everyday Moments

I’m a pretty strong believer that our four-legged babies are as much a part of the family as the ones who share your last name. They’re an important piece of the legacy these photos leave. Feel free to bring your fur-baby – just remind them to leash their owners!  Here are three reasons to consider including your […]

Unleashing Creativity: Why Including Your Dog in Photos Matters

If we haven’t worked together (yet!?), you might be wondering what the process of working together is like from start to finish. What is the ‘NGP Experience’? I, myself, like to know what to expect and I suspect you might too. So here’s the nitty gritty deets. 01. Drop me a note. Whoop! Are you […]

Your Session, Your Story: What to Expect When We Collaborate

I’m about to share a secret with you. I’m guilty. Guilty of not printing my photos. Yes, you’re on a photographer’s blog. And yes, I just fully admitted that I’m THE worst at moving my photos from hard drive to archival paper so I can hold them in my hands. Now that the cat’s outta […]

Hold Onto the Moment: Why Printing Your Family Photos Matters

My 10 Tips for choosing what to wear for family photos Confession time! The first time we had professional photos taken of the two of us was on our wedding day – and not even the ACTUAL wedding day, it was technically the vow renewal. The second time? Three years later, in the cool Richmond […]

Unscripted Style: What to Wear for Family Photos

3 Reasons Why I Love At-Home Sessions I didn’t always shoot at-home sessions. In fact, it wasn’t really until I’d been a photographer for awhile that I really acknowledged that I’d kinda sorta started to specialize in them. Truthfully, if you’d asked me five years ago to shoot a session at someone’s home, I would […]

2 Truths and 1 Lie About At-Home Family Sessions