Beck is probably going to exceed my youngest Rowan at this point as “most photographed baby”. I cannot get enough of him! And just wait until I get back from my super secret workshop next week

’cause he is super duper cute with his little eyes open!




baby parts….yum!




and because I couldn’t get away without showing his creamy dreamy pink skin




peace, love, snuggles, and baby cuddles ♥ anya

I get this question a lot. People are overwhelmed because they want ALL the images from their session. But they want them in a way they can be displayed yet not cover every single wall in their home. They don’t want them tucked away on some computer file…hidden from view. That is where Keepsake Albums come in. You can choose 20 (or more in the case of this family) images from your session and have them placed in a beautiful album with thick pages and luxurious (and I don’t say that mildly…I honestly wish I had a coat in this) fabrics…and you get to choose the color and the images. This album can be displayed on an easel in your home for constant peeking and admiring

I love it when siblings are so excited to participate! These cute little boys were the perfect “posers”

I have mentioned that I LOVE photographing pregnant mama’s, haven’t I?



peace, much love, and belly hugs ♥anya

…and I do hope I spelled that right. I have had the honor and the pleasure of being friends with Beckett’s parents for over 10 years. I have also had the honor of being at each one of their births. At Beckett’s birth I missed out on taking many photos as I was too busy being present in the moment. Which was fabulous for me (not so much for his mama

One of the greatest blessings for me is knowing that two people who were not able to be physically present in this world for the beautiful experience of meeting and knowing Beckett, were, however, honored in his name. Beckett’s aunt Becky and my husband Erik passed away literally within two weeks (to the day) of one another. The combination of the name Beckett (Becky) and E. (both Erik as well as Beck-E) is in honor of these two beautiful people who could no longer be present in this world, but will be present in spirit as Beckett grows up. The name Leopold is a whole different story. I think the entire name suits him beautifully!

peace, hugs, and much baby love, ♥ anya

baby titan

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I had a lovely time photographing this little hunk of love and his family last week. I even managed to get at least one of him with his older brother

baby mouse

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This tiny little man came to visit me for a studio test in what is now to be my new shared studio space with Mandie Haberman of Red Gecko Studio www.redgeckostudio.com. When I asked his parents for his name, they told me that they would like to give me one, but they hadn’t quite named him yet They call him “mouse” (among many other cute little names), but I felt like mouse suited him so well… Especially after one of my kids came up behind me while I was editing this first image and said “awwww, he looks like a cute little mouse”. I think so too

btw, his mama knit him this hat. Isn’t it tdf???

peace, much love, and mousie kisses, ♥ anya

special “birth” day offer…

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20 years ago today I became a mommy for the first time. 20 years ago my life changed forever…for the better. Being a mommy (and now a mommy of 5) is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love every single moment of it. Even what are considered the “bad” moments. Even at 3 am when my 7 year old has puked for the fourth time or I am on treatment number 3 of my son’s nebulizer. I have a three birthdays being celebrated this month. Kyle turns 20, Zack turns 12, and Rya turns 14. To celebrate my special month with you, I want to document YOUR special moments. At a special rate.
Book your session with me (newborn, 3 month baby, 6 month baby, 1 year old, family) by March 13th (my daughter’s birthday) and you will receive the following rates:
**sessions must take place before July 31)**

Session Fee: $140
10% off your final order

You must mention that you saw this offer on either Facebook or my Blog to receive these rates. Contracts and session fee deposit (1/2 session fee) must be received by March 25th.

Already my client? Had a recent session with me? You will be receiving a special gift of your own as a personal thank you in the mail within the month

peace, much love, and happy birthday to my beautiful children ♥ anya