The Journal
Notes on newborns, motherhood & beautiful photographs
In-Home or In-Studio Newborn Photography in Boise?
Do you want the comfort of your own space, or a fully controlled, styling-ready environment? Both can produce warm, timeless images — here’s how each works, and how to choose.
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What to Expect at Your Baby’s Cake Smash Session
Standing, wobbling, maybe walking — and possibly not so sure about a new face in the room. Here’s how a one-year session really goes, and why the cake comes last.
July 15, 2026
Zoey’s Maternity Session
Not every maternity session is soft and airy — some are moody, black and white, and unapologetically about the body that made it all possible. Zoey’s was exactly that.
July 15, 2026
7 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer Before Booking
You’re trusting someone with your days-old baby — it’s not rude to ask hard questions first. Here are the seven that matter, and what a good answer actually sounds like.
July 15, 2026
Why You Shouldn’t Skip the 6–8 Month Sitter Session
The sitter stage lasts only a few weeks — sitting up, fully engaged, smiling at everything, before crawling changes everything. It’s also the easiest session to accidentally skip.
July 15, 2026