Welcome to my blog, aka, some kind of personal diary I write to record my heart's musings and maybe entertain a reader or two and perhaps share some useful advice from my life as the tour director of a bustling Carnival Cruise, otherwise known as life with four children. By day (and often by night) I am a children's photographer. For nearly a decade I lived with my then rapidly expanding house full of stinky, messy, beautiful and nearly-perfect (tee-hee) off-spring in the San Francisco Bay area. Read the rest

Milwaukee family photographer. Adventures at Cascade “Mountain”. :)

If you love the idea of taking your little people skiing, do it! It’s too late, this year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year.  Here are three of MY favorite kid-friendly ski resorts: In Wisconsin, Cascade Mountain (Kids Ski FREE!), near the Dells, In California, Donner Ski Ranch (Much more affordable than…

San Jose kid photographer. Super-heroes and lollipops.

Since every kid needs a cape like this, you have to check out these adorable handmade versions on Etsy or head to the fun Chasing Fireflies kids’ boutique for the ones you see here. The adorable masks would really make an adorable photo, too. ****** Oh, my, now THAT’s adorable! My lovely little San Jose…

Milwaukee baby photographer. Ooooo, so cute!

If you want to get your little one a bathing suit this cute, check out Janie and Jack’s adorable selection this season. And to see a session from years past of this sweet things’ older siblings, head  here. This mama makes cute babies. ***** Last week I had the pleasure of heading from the cold…

Milwaukee Family Photographer | Reflections | Blog Carnival

When you are done checking out my image of REFLECTION, head over to the lovely Je Neuhaus, Ventura County, California professional photographer to see what’s she’s shared with us! ******* I have joined a group of professional children’s photographers that I love to bring you a Blog Carnival. What is that? Well, we come together…

Complete childhood cuteness at Baby Buzz this month. Bay Area photographer.

I am excited to announce that we are going to be working with Baby Buzz children’s boutique on April 21st. Our adorable little tent will be on site, right outside the store in Willow Glen, San Jose, for your little ones to laugh and play and just be cute in. These shoots are a great…

Too cute! San Francisco Bay Area Photographer.

Looking for your session clothing? Check out this sweet and lovely site I just stumbled upon: Eden’s Bouquet. I ADORE these styles. So unique. If you are looking for something more like you see below, check out Mini Boden, where adorable grown up styles are made for kids. ********* I love this family from San Jose,…

Our crazy crazy summer plans. Wisconsin family photographer.

You have to check out these awesome places I mentioned in my post below: The beautiful Bayfield, WI 6 hours north of Milwaukee, the houseboat in Kentucky,  and Rutgers in Minnesota. ****** I think I should create a poster of some kind to illustrate our convoluted summer schedule. I would have to design a little…

Beautiful belly to beautiful baby. Milwaukee maternity photographer.

**If you are looking for awesome baby clothes (or shoes) like these in the Milwaukee area, check out Boutique Bebe’ on Downer Ave. In the San Francisco Bay area, my go-to shop is Kool Kids Couture . But if you want amazing maternity clothes you have to head over to Baby Buzz in Willow Glen or, lucky…

Let it snow!! Milwaukee family photography.

***If you’re looking for kids’ winter gear this cute, check out Mini Boden. I simply love their grown-up take on kids’ clothes. And more locally (right in the Bay Shore mall), Erehwon is a great resource, too. Even notice that Erehwon is “Nowhere” backwards? I have NO idea why, but it gave me a chuckle….

Happy Stitches. Milwaukee family photography.

** if you are looking for great fabrics in the Milwaukee area (or online, from anywhere), check out Drawstring Studio, in Bay View. So cute.  In the Bay Area, my go to shop is Natural Expressions. They have all the most modern fabric lines and so much of it! Love that store. ____ ___ Got me a…