That’s why I’m calling them a Bluegrass Bebe Photography Legacy Family We collaborate on everything from wardrobe to location – usually planning weeks in advance. It’s always fun, fulfilling, and full of spontaneity and magical light.

Back in November 2024, Brandi Potter and I opened a new studio in an old service station in Old Louisville. Since then, I hosted Christmas Minis, have completed countless headshots, Valentine’s Minis and currently planning Mother’s Day mini sessions (link here if you are interested in booking!).

I found a little inspiration on Pinterest, and Jamie Fairman Floral Design brought the creation to live with fresh florals and a pink spray painted grocery cart.

The photos are fun, bright and PINK. Hope this brings a little joy to your screen today

GAHHHHHH these kids have grown SO MUCH since this 2019 session. Christmas tree lots are ALWAYS a good idea. Might have to do another one this year!

January of 2020 I began this blog post in a series I intended to review my favorite 2019 sessions. I suffered a very traumatic loss immediately after, and then everyone know what happened in March of 2020. It’s been very triggering to go back and read some drafts I had written in the “before.” Full of hope, ready to crush some goals for the year. So unaware. So unprepared.

I am here, although the pieces have been rearranged and put back together in the “after” version of me.

This family just booked me for their seventh annual family photos. I’m so eternally grateful.

Jordyn came in for quick creative maternity session this winter and I love what we captured. She’s insanely gorgeous and so natural in front of the camera.

The new flat black wall in the studio has made room for change and creativity! So much new! So much experimenting!

And I think everyone should try body suits and hats.

Before heading to California, Beth wanted to document their time here with a quick family session. We chose the park close to what might have otherwise been their forever home. I used what superpowers I possessed to stretch the time between dinner and bedtime for that good and golden sunset light. It didn’t last long with babies melting down in one way or another, but there was laughter and smiles and books and snacks and they handled the session with ease.

These two expecting parents are just straight silly themselves – I mean not a stitch of seriousness! Lots of laughter, dancing, skipping and loving on their fur-baby. Thank heavens for a breeze on this blistering summer session because I wasn’t letting them go home without shooting her belly in those adorable overalls!!

After the rush of the holiday season slows down, January is a lovely time of rest and quiet and planning. For me, it’s a month to reflect and recharge. I love wrapping up the month with Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions in the studio. I get to see some friends, feel creative, and throw around flowers and balloons (what could be better?!)!

Even though there is a “set” for these studio sessions, I still challenge myself to give each family something unique – different angles, use of light, prompts, posing… and I think this is why I successfully sell out my mini sessions. No cookie cutter look, and no expectations in terms of how kids will engage or behave.

And, bonus! I usually end up with five full vases of flowers around the house when all is said and done! It takes me about an hour to tape up the flowers and about five minutes to take them down.

Since Khara is also a photographer, she had a good eye for what she wanted but knew she could put her trust in me. I styled their wardrobe and picked a cool rustic location where we could play with the light and stay out of the recently melted snow/mud but still have some greenery.

I am completely smitten with this session and what we captured in a really short amount of time. Khara thank you so much for putting your faith in me! xoxo

Kentucky tried to get us down on the day this session was scheduled. A year ago I would have been so bummed to not have a beautiful glowing sunset backdrop to photograph this family in front of. Embracing the clouds, dark and near rainy conditions offered up colors that popped, wind that added so much movement and depth and the chance to catch falling leaves.

A mindset shift has been happening all around me, and I’m seeing signs of confirmation everywhere. If we aren’t growing, then what are we doing? xo