This year, it’s been a bit tough for everyone. I feel like last year, it was slightly easier because the pandemic was new and we were not tired yet. This year has been feeling like a slog through the mud and we’re all just exhausted. I need some magic, I need some happiness. I feel […]

In Georgia, we of course don’t get much snow, but winter is my very favorite season. I love the blues and silvers, the chill in the air, the crunch of the leaves, the quiet of the world around you. So in my search for winter, every year I look forward to my ice fairy sessions. […]

Why do some photographers do in-person ordering appointments instead of just a gallery? Let me tell you why I am one of those photographers and why that’s actually a GOOD thing! You can see the products Online shopping is always a bit hard to know what you’ll get. I know I always go right for […]

These are my 10 favorite photos from 2021. Not necessarily the BEST images of the year, but more my personal feelings on why I love these 10 the most. It’s super hard to pick just 10, but for each photo, I’ll write a little about why I picked it and what I love about it. […]

One of the most common questions every photographer gets is “What should we wear for our pictures?” It can be super frustrating to try and coordinate outfits and pick colors that look good one everyone. Good news for you.. I provide all the dresses for my sessions unless you’re looking for something personal or you […]

This recipe is a staple in our house for Thanksgiving or other holidays. I love that it makes 2-3 pies so you can share with friends or neighbors. You’ll need: 3 Pillsbury graham cracker crusts (8in, or two of the bigger ones)2 sticks Philadelphia cream cheese (no other brands, I am telling you)3 cans of […]

Every year I do a personal photo round up and I pick three positive things per month that happened that year. Or, at least I try to. Some years it’s harder than others. I think for 2020 I only managed one positive thing per month, but I try. January 2021 – I enjoyed photographing the […]

We’ve all been there. The toddler who has missed her nap and the resulting meltdown at the slightest little thing. We can’t predict the days that this will happen, just like we don’t control the weather. But what happens when that day is photo session day? I’ve been a teacher or a photographer for 20+ […]

Over the years, I have had the misfortune to make a few mistakes myself and kill the mood. In the early years of my business, when I was a little bit less confident in running a session, I had a few rough sessions with some moms who were worried about the outcome and didn’t see […]

Somehow, being pregnant and hormonal doesn’t lend itself very well to having one more thing to plan and not freak out about it. Here is the Fairyography guide to having a stress-free pregnancy photography experience. Get your hair done I highly highly recommend having your hair professionally done. Not only is it one less thing […]

One of the founding ideas that I had when I was in the very beginning of Fairyography was that I needed to provide the dresses and wings for all of my photo sessions. But why? Wouldn’t it be easier for me if I just let you get those? Not really, no. Here’s why! It’s easier […]