08/28/2026
A little while back, I got a message from Tyler. He wanted to surprise his wife, Meag, for her birthday — she’d been following me, and he had the idea to gift her a family session instead of another thing.
We met up shortly after her birthday, and - this is a hill I will die on - a photo session is the absolute best gift. A little envelope to unwrap with a gift certificate in it. That certificate is so much more than a piece of paper though — it’s an afternoon of golden light, giggly girls, and a family being fully present with each other. The kind of gift that never expires and never goes out of style.
The girls had an absolute blast — running all over the fields of Josette in matching dresses, climbing into an old hollowed-out log, nose-to-nose giggling fits. Honestly, I had just as much fun as they did.
If you’re stuck on what to get someone who has everything — a partner, a mom, a milestone birthday — consider this your sign. I offer gift certificates, so you can surprise someone the way Tyler surprised Meag, and let them pick their own date and vibe for the session.
Thank you, Tyler, for trusting me with this one. And happy (belated) birthday, Meag — I hope you love these as much as I loved taking them. 💛