Did you get a new camera for the holidays? So exciting to think about all of the beautiful images you will create with it. The technology on the new cameras is truly amazing – however, it still takes a real person to operate the camera, frame the shot, and have the vision for the image. […]

Wherever you are, I hope you are celebrating the New Year in a way that brings you joy. The holidays can be stressful, right? A dear friend of mine once said that holidays are for men and children. And while my husband helps out quite a bit for Christmas, even he would agree that the […]

I love this image of my beautiful client. I mean, she’s gorgeous and she always looks radiant. But you know what I love the most? I love how her husband and youngest son are looking at her. Like she’s the only woman in the world. And to them, she is.  I hope she knows that. […]

I get this question all of the time. And while I can’t answer that question for your family – I can provide some advice, opinions and some things to think about. First, I would say it’s important to decide if you want your session indoors or outdoors. For this blog post, I will focus on […]

What a joy it has been to get to know this family – from when we did maternity photos up until now, at their one year old session. I’ve loved watching two become three and seeing the love between the three of them. Just another reason why I love what I do and feel so […]

I’d like to send Beyonce a big thank you note on behalf of the entire nation, maybe even the world. What an amazing break that was from the constant and seemingly endless barrage of politics, alternative facts and false news. Queen B knew exactly what we needed and she knew exactly how to deliver it. […]

By popular demand (and because I absolutely LOVE these sessions!) I am opening up a weekend of these fun, confidence-boosting sessions. Bring your daughter, bring your neice, bring your friend! These sessions are specifically for girls ages 10-12. Why that age you ask? Think about yourself when you were that age? Awkward much? I know […]

I was so thrilled to be approached by WCIU’s morning talk show You & Me This Morning to appear in their segment “I Love My Job”!!! Because it’s true, I really do love my job! A big thank you to my amazing clients who appreciate me and the art I create for them!  

I am so lucky to have two talented women that help me run my business and let me do what I love to do – they make my life much easier and I am so thankful for both of them. Since I’ve taken photos of both of them, I thought I’d show you who they […]

every time a new family comes to shalimar b photography, as part of a pre-consult they are asked some questions to help me to get to know them a little before our session, to know what their hopes are for the session, and why they chose shalimar b photography.  i often hear from clients that […]