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A woman and a young boy sharing a joyful moment indoors, with the boy sitting on a wooden chair holding a doll and smiling at the woman who is kneeling in front of him, in a room with bookshelves and warm lighting.

I Photograph Ordinary people living everyday lives

A young girl in a floral apron stands in a kitchen holding out the sides of her apron, looking down at it. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and cabinets. The image is in black and white.
A person with long hair carrying a young child on their shoulder outdoors, with a dog in the background.
A child and adult engaging in a baking activity in a kitchen, with their hands in a mixing bowl, surrounded by baking ingredients and utensils.
Two young children playing indoors with toy cleaning tools, one smiling and holding a dustpan, the other raising a broom, in a living room with hardwood flooring and large window bringing in natural light.
View from inside a house looking out through an open door at a girl running outside in a backyard with trees and a bicycle.
A woman and a young girl sitting on a trampoline, smiling with children bouncing around them in a wooded outdoor setting.
A man and a young girl serve syrup on a plate of food in a kitchen, with another person in the background.
A silhouette of a man standing and playing the French horn while a girl sitting and playing the flute, both inside a room near a window with curtains.
A woman with glasses is reaching out with her hand, holding a bowl, while preparing food in a kitchen. There is a large mixing bowl with a spoon and some food on it in the foreground.
A family enjoying a meal at a dining table, with a man and two children, in a cozy, well-lit room.
A man holding a crying baby in his arms inside a house.
A woman holding a birthday cake with lit candles at a birthday celebration dinner with several people sitting around a table, in a dimly lit room with a
A family in a kitchen, with a woman and three young children, engaging in kitchen activities near a sink, in black and white.

Simple Acts of Faithfulness

Simple acts of faithfulness change the world. The everyday, mundane things we take for granted are often the most important. How we wake up, how we start the day, what we do at mealtimes, and how we clean the house all have significant, lasting impacts on us and the world around us. Dare I say it, these daily litergies we either intentionally or unintentionally shape us into who we are. When we are faithful in the home, we can begin to extend that faithfulness to the rest of the world. You can't share what you don't have. Be faithful with little, and God will bless you with much.

Two children washing dishes at kitchen sink, one holding a saucepan and the other holding a cup, in black and white.

Documentary Family Session

Family Session | $750

  • Up to three hours of documentation

  • Beautifully hand crafted 10×8 story book album (100-150 pages)

  • Pick 2 or 3 liturgies for me to document

  • One posed group photo, the rest are journalistic

  • Digitals and prints available a la carte

A La Carte

Every print is handcrafted in our studio on Hahnemühle Archival Photo Paper — the world's most sought-after choice for lasting, gallery-quality prints.

  • 8x11 | $125

  • 12x16 | $150

  • 16x20 | $200

  • 20x30 | $300

  • Single photo download | $50

  • Whole gallery download | $750

  • Upgrade album to 9×12 Lay-flat | $500

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Liturgy Examples

What are the things you do as a family right now? It might seem boring to you, but trust me, these are the days you will want to remember. None of the traditional family photo stress, all the fun memories captured. These are just examples to get your mind working. I want to document whatever it is you're doing right now as a family.

  • pumpkin patch

  • getting a christmas tree

  • decorating your tree

  • gingerbread house

  • making food

  • short games

  • wrestling

  • bedtime routines

  • adventure walks

  • getting icecream

  • getting other treats out

  • carving pumpkins

  • birthday cake

  • cutting hair

  • picking berries

  • setting the table

  • making food

  • eating together

  • playing make-believe

  • building tent forts in the house

  • having a feast together

  • paper airplane building and flying contest

  • coloring

  • face painting

  • playing in the mud

  • sprinklers

  • going to the river (summer or winter)

  • fishing

  • water balloon fight

  • feeding the chickens

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Three young boys opening presents on a couch, with one boy excitedly holding a gift and the other two boys focused on their presents, in a living room.
A man and two boys laughing and playing together outside on the grass, with one boy riding on the man's back and the other boy sitting on his lap, near a house with a deck in the background.
A young boy with a bow watch is taking a bath in a plastic tub, using his hand to splash water on his face, with water dripping down his body.
A woman with glasses and a polka dot shirt sitting outdoors on a blanket, hugging a young boy who is kissing her cheek.
A woman and a young boy are sharing a joyful, playful moment outdoors. The woman is hugging the boy, and they are both smiling and laughing. The background is blurred with trees and foliage.
Four children gathered around a birthday cake with lit candles and bunny-shaped decoration, celebrating outdoors with trees and a fence in the background.
Children playing and laughing in a living room decorated with colorful streamers, with one child standing and smiling, and others lying on a blue couch and floor.
Three children playing on a sidewalk in a suburban neighborhood, with two boys riding bikes and a girl running. One boy is wearing a helmet and a red jacket, the girl is wearing a gray hoodie and yellow shorts, and the other boy is wearing a red cap.
A child sitting on a wooden floor playing with a circular object near a door with sunlight coming in, in a dimly lit room with a tall floor lamp and a large potted plant.
Two young boys at a dining table, one shirtless, excited with hands raised, the other clapping, surrounded by plates of food in a cozy home dining area in black and white.
Two young children, one standing and one lying on the floor, inside a house. The standing child is holding a stick and smiling at the camera, while the other is resting with their face turned away. The scene appears chaotic.
A black-and-white photo of a kitchen with a woman and two young boys. The woman is pouring something from a bowl, the boy sitting on the counter is reaching down. The second boy is standing and pulling a chair with a curious expression. The kitchen i
A young boy sticking out his tongue and making a silly face as he come out of a haystack pyramid. The haystack pyramid has a sign that lists rules, including no smoking and no running inside, and an emergency lights sign. The sky is partly cloudy.
Two children by a lake; one sitting on the rocky shore wearing a helmet, the other standing in the water.
A man holding a birthday cake with sparklers and the number 10, with a woman standing beside him, both celebrating indoors at night.
A black and white photo of a family gathering for a dinner party in a decorated dining room, with children and adults eating at a table, surrounded by holiday decorations and family photos on the walls.
A young boy in a checkered shirt and rain boots standing outdoors, smiling while leaning against a metal post with a background of a dumpster and an electrical box.
A woman with glasses, wearing a cap and jacket, is standing in a forest with two children, one girl and one boy. The girl is holding a map and examining a large tree, while the boy is looking on. The scene is in black and white.
Children playing outdoors, one riding a bike and another standing on a mound, with trees and a wooden fence in the background on a sunny day.
Gingerbread houses with candy decorations and LEGO Stormtrooper and Darth Vader figures in a festive scene.
Two young boys decorating gingerbread houses at a table with gingerbread, candies, and icing during a holiday celebration.
Three children playing with dominoes around a table in a home setting, with one child standing and pointing excitedly, and others sitting and laughing.
A woman in a winter coat and glasses holding a baby in a winter hat and coat, standing on a snowy forest path.
Two men working on a small electronic device on a cluttered workbench, one holding a soldering iron, in a dimly lit workspace.

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A boy holding a birthday cupcake with a lit candle, smiling in a living room with family. Framed children's photographs on the wall, adult woman smiling in the background.
A woman right of center is holding a newborn baby over a crib in a room with bookshelves and a window. Outside the window, trees are visible. A cat sits on a window seat with a stuffed animal and books, while sunlight streams into the room.
A girl drinking from a glass with a man standing nearby in a living room.
A man holding a crying baby in a room.
A woman is holding a birthday cake with lit candles in a room decorated for a birthday celebration, with a large 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' sign on the wall and other people seated around.
A woman in a long skirt is playing in a yard with a child who is being tossed into the air, both smiling and enjoying their time together. In the background, there are trees, a swing set, and a dog.
A woman holding a child on her shoulder outdoors at a park or yard area, with a dog walking in the background.
A woman is standing near the bottom of a staircase, engaging with a young boy on the stairs who is leaning over the railing, smiling and laughing. The background features a wall decorated with various colorful paintings and artwork.
A young child climbing the stairs in a home, with a large houseplant to the left and a window at the top of the stairs showing trees outside. A dog is standing at the bottom of the stairs, and there is a patterned rug on the tiled floor.
Two children, a boy and a girl, are lying on a leather couch in a living room, reading books. The boy is sitting upright on the left, and the girl is lying on her back with her legs up across the back of the couch. Behind them are three windows with
A group of people planting a small tree or plant in a garden, with some children watching, outside a house.
A young girl in a dress and rain boots is smiling and holding a dandelion, while a woman sitting on a bench looks on and smiles in a yard with fallen leaves and a house in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a young boy standing barefoot in a kitchen, wearing a plaid shirt and a blindfold, with a striped apron around his neck. An adult is gently holding the boy's head, possibly helping with a game or activity. Kitchen cabinets,
A family standing in a kitchen, with children washing dishes and an adult holding an apple, in black and white.
A young boy sitting on a wooden chair, holding a toy, and smiling while talking to a woman who is kneeling in front of him, smiling back. The scene takes place in a cozy room with bookshelves and a fireplace.
A black and white photo of a young boy running towards a sofa, smiling and excited, inside a cozy home. Two children and two adults are in the background near a kitchen with a refrigerator, window, and hanging lights, with one adult holding a pair of
Children and adults on a couch, with one child in a plaid shirt appearing upset or crying, while others mostly look on. The scene is indoors, with natural light coming through a window.
A woman and man with three children inside a greenhouse. The woman is blowing bubbles, and the children are watching and reaching for the bubbles. The woman is smiling and the man is engaging with one of the children. The scene is joyful and playful.
Two young boys working in a greenhouse with several pots of seedlings, one boy holding a small shovel and the other boy looking at the camera.
A family in a greenhouse, with two children and two adults, gardening in large pots. The adults are laughing, while one child is looking at a paper and the other is shoveling soil.
A black and white photo of a kitchen with two people. One person, a woman, is in the foreground and blurred, rolling a pin on a surface. The other person, a man, is in the background washing dishes at the sink near large windows with plants on the co
A young girl with long curly hair smiling and holding onto the edge of a hammock in a backyard, black and white photo.
A young girl in a dress stands in a backyard with a small dog at her feet, smiling and looking to the side. She is holding onto a fence near a chicken coop with chickens inside. The yard has a wooden fence, trees, and various objects, including bucke
A family of seven standing outside a house, smiling and hugging. The house has a tree and shrubs in front, and the family consists of a man, woman, and five children.
A woman and three children playing outdoors on a grassy lawn surrounded by trees, with some houses visible in the background. The woman is smiling and appears to be enjoying the activity, which involves holding a ball and a flower.
Three children running and playing outdoors on a grassy area with trees and houses in the background.
A young girl with curly hair crouches on the ground, smiling as she examines a small garden or yard with flowers, a miniature house, and decorative mushrooms. A basketball hoop is visible in the background, along with trees and some outdoor storage o
Silhouette of a girl playing basketball outdoors, reaching up to make a shot, surrounded by trees and clouds in the sky.
A person in silhouette wearing an apron, working outdoors with a barbecue grill on a table, trees and power lines in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A man with a backward cap and apron holding a plate with pizza, a girl in overalls pouring honey onto the pizza, and a teenage boy in a checkered shirt watching, all in a kitchen.
A young girl in a kitchen wearing a floral apron, looking down and holding the apron out, with kitchen appliances and cabinets in the background.
Silhouettes of a man and a girl playing musical instruments by a window with curtains, interior of a home, black and white photo.
Group of women sitting around a table playing cards, with two women whispering to each other in the background.
A child smiling and extending their hand holding an egg, standing beside an adult who is mixing ingredients in a bowl in a kitchen.
A woman and a girl preparing food in a kitchen, with a man standing nearby. The woman is smiling, and the girl is holding a fork with marshmallows.
A young girl and an adult man mixing ingredients in a bowl on a kitchen counter, with baking supplies and utensils around them.
A young girl with curly hair laughing joyfully, holding a stack of bowls in a room with furniture and kitchen items in the background.
A black-and-white photo taken from inside a house looking out through an open door to a girl running outside in a yard with trees and bikes.
Black and white photo of a young girl balancing on a step stool in a living room, with a child's drawing on a whiteboard in the foreground.
Two children, a girl and a boy, playing a card game at a dining table. The girl, with long hair, is holding cards and looking at the game. The boy, shouting excitedly, is reaching for the cards on the table.
A woman holding a child in a kitchen, with shelves and various kitchen items in the background, in black and white.
A man with dark hair and a dark t-shirt washing dishes in a kitchen, smiling and laughing, with natural light coming in through a window.
A young girl in pajamas standing on a chair, pouring liquid from a salt or pepper grinder on a kitchen table. There is a jar, a bowl, and some utensils on the table. The kitchen has wooden cabinets and appliances in the background.
Monochrome photo of a family at a dining table, a man with curly hair and a beard smiling and looking towards a child, a woman with glasses drinking from a glass, surrounded by table items including a wine glass, utensils, and a bowl, with a window i
A young boy in a kitchen is throwing a pillow in a fit of rage, with his mouth open and eyes closed. Behind him, a person stands on a chair near the stove, and another person is partially visible on the right. The kitchen features cabinets, a counter
Two children playing inside a house, one with a broom and the other with a mop, smiling and engaging in pretend play.
A young girl with short hair wearing a sleeveless polka dot top and shorts, smiling and pretending to carry a broom like a baton inside a house.
A woman sitting cross-legged on a trampoline with children around her, some jumping and others close by, outdoors in a wooded area, black and white photo.
A man and a young girl on a trampoline with a safety net. The girl is laughing and wearing a polka dot tank top and shorts. The scene appears to be outdoors with trees in the background.
A family in a living room with two adults and three children, one adult praying with hands clasped, child sitting on lap with head resting on mother's chest, another child hugging a teddy bear, and a toddler sitting on the floor holding a teddy bear,
A smiling woman holding a laughing young boy on her lap, with a man sitting next to them, in a cozy living room.
Black cat sitting on a windowsill with curtains, seen through an open door from a dark hallway.
A man tending to a young girl with a worried expression in a medical setting, likely a hospital or clinic, with other children present.
A man and a young boy playing basketball indoors in a kitchen and living room area. The man is in a defensive stance, and the boy is dribbling the ball.