Hi, I'm Manda.  I'm a photographer, mechanical engineer, and mommy.  Those three things come together to make your ultimate newborn and children's photographer! 

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• The engineer in me has an in-depth understanding of the camera and lighting gear--and how to best use them together to create something both flattering and breathtaking.

• The photographer in me recognizes how everything in the set needs to come together to blend into a cohesive and pleasing image.  That includes choosing all the right props for a session and how to pose babies in the set.

• The mommy in me understands what makes babies and children happy!  And what their limitations are.  I make sure we take regular breaks in our sessions for babies to eat and for kids to recharge.  I know that pushing too hard to get a shot will be the most sure fire way to NOT get the shot with a child.

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I loved capturing the early moments in life--the sweet sleepiness of newborns and the unbridled delight of toddlers.  What keeps me coming back week after week is my passion for creating fine art scenes to for each of my little models.  I keep waiting for the excitement to wear off, but it never does. I love all things elaborate, decadent, and over the top.  

 

Every new baby that goes on my calendar causes my brain to start swirling with ideas for their shoot.  I fall asleep, wake up, and shower every day dreaming up the 20 ways to make each session perfect.  Sometimes I dream of classically beautiful scenes, filled with flowers and lace.  Sometimes I dream of elaborate life-like scenes, putting the model into a themed world designed to touch hearts.