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The Tapps

Take a peek into the most dreamy maternity session with the Tapps. We captured their special routines and rituals as a family of two, plus their beloved fur baby. From their evening tea and whiskey ritual to trivia sessions and walks at Claude Moore Park, every moment in their home radiated love and the exhilarating anticipation of their baby girl's arrival.

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Valentine’s Day isn’t really about flowers.⁠ It’s about feeling seen.⁠ ⁠ And if you ask a lot of moms what they actually want this year, the answer usually isn’t jewelry or a fancy dinner.⁠ ⁠ It’s this:⁠ “I want to
February has a way of slowing things down.⁠ ⁠ More time inside.⁠ More togetherness.⁠ More of the moments that don’t announce themselves as “important” but end up meaning everything later.⁠ ⁠ These are the kinds of days I love docume
If family photos start to feel a little like déjà vu… you’re not imagining it.⁠ ⁠ Same spot.⁠ Same poses.⁠ Same “okay everyone smile” moment — year after year.⁠ ⁠ That’s what happens when photos are
One of the most meaningful parts of this work is what clients share *after*.⁠ ⁠ Not about poses or planning — but about how it felt.⁠ ⁠ How easy it was to relax.⁠ ⁠ How moments they didn’t think to photograph were suddenly preserved.⁠ ⁠ H
Seeing the world again through his eyes. ❄️
Getting ready for the snow looks a little different these days. Less forecasting, more watching this kid take it all in. 🤩 I can’t wait to see his face in the morning when the ground is covered and the world slows down for a day (or maybe eve
A lot of families worry they’d do a photoshoot wrong.⁠ ⁠ They think they’re not interesting enough.⁠ That their house isn’t ready.⁠ That their kids won’t cooperate.⁠ That they need to clean, prepare, perform… or somehow