Hey there, mama-to-be! Feeling overwhelmed with all the birth advice (or, let’s be real, the lack of it)? I’m pulling back the curtain to share ten things your doctor probably didn’t mention about giving birth—but that might make a world of difference for you.

No rushing out the door. No car seat battles. Just you, your baby, and a milestone session set up right in your living room—complete with pro lighting, a backdrop, and all the cozy vibes. For Aislyn’s first birthday photos, we kept things calm, sweet, and totally stress-free. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, simple moments that tell the best story.

If your little one is arriving around the Fourth of July, you have family in the military—or you just love a good stars-and-stripes vibe—then a patriotic-themed session can be such a fun and meaningful way to capture this new season. I bring the newborn session to you. Right into your Phoenix valley home. No diaper bag juggling. No rushing out the door. Just relaxed, real moments in the place where you and your baby are most comfortable.