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Kailey | Maternity Session
It’s no secret that there’s a special place in my heart for photos with a tone of elegance and simplicity. When this first-time momma reached out to me with her idea for more of a nude, fine art session, I was so inspired and wanted to try some new things.
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![How Composite Editing Makes Your Photos Look Magical](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1732859630641-4YSIWAJIMZNNXQDDQ2WT/31.png)
How Composite Editing Makes Your Photos Look Magical
As a maternity and newborn photographer, I’m always chasing that “wow” factor in every image I deliver. Capturing those soft, dreamy moments is no small feat, especially when tiny hands and feet don’t always cooperate. That’s where composite editing becomes my secret weapon.
![How HoneyBook Has Transformed My Photography Business (and My Sanity as a Mom!)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1732775871583-46CZ5WZID4D4PMG2LW7B/29.gif)
How HoneyBook Has Transformed My Photography Business (and My Sanity as a Mom!)
As a busy photographer and mom of six, staying organized is a must but it wasn’t always easy. Enter HoneyBook, the all-in-one client management tool that’s transformed how I run my business. From automating workflows to simplifying payments it’s been such a total game-changer!
![#TipTuesday: Understanding Photo Proofs for Newborn and Maternity Photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1731485887879-ZK7RW474YLPRHFEPHX5Q/Cover+1.gif)
#TipTuesday: Understanding Photo Proofs for Newborn and Maternity Photography
Proofing is beneficial to both photographers and clients as it fosters collaboration in selecting ideal images, streamlining the editing process while ensuring that clients receive personalized results that truly resonate with them.
![#TipTuesday: Why Photographers Won't Give Clients All of the Pictures They Take](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1731548237023-C00DCVO5PXGBQTFKSRC7/Cover+2.jpg)
#TipTuesday: Why Photographers Won't Give Clients All of the Pictures They Take
You’ve had your maternity photography session and you know your photographer took no less than 500 pictures, so why can’t you have them all?
![Behind the Business: What the Cost of a Session Covers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1731558968991-LC6CIHYF03MTM3ABZQNS/9.jpg)
Behind the Business: What the Cost of a Session Covers
Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my business. One of the most frequent ones is “Why is professional photography so expensive?” I understand that it can be difficult to understand why something as “easy” as pressing a button could be so costly. Especially in today’s digital age, almost anyone can grab their phone, snap a picture, add a filter or two and create a decent photograph that won’t cost them a cent. However, there is so much to consider when examining the cost of a professional photography service.
![Behind the Business: The Time It Takes for One Photo Session](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6729c1a1fc38285500c679f8/1731559023308-HI0IEPMP1D8M10AY74NS/10.jpg)
Behind the Business: The Time It Takes for One Photo Session
There is a lot that goes into the highly personalized experience I offer my clients. I thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes of exactly what goes into the AWP experience, from start to finish.