04/09/2026
A very controversial post:
I’ve been thinking a lot about the recent conversation surrounding children’s photos online and privacy. Here is my take: Nothing will change on how I operate my business.
I completely support families who choose to keep their children’s photos off social media, and I will never make a family feel like they need to share their children’s images online just because they hired me as their photographer.
Client privacy has always been extremely important to me. Even when a client signs my contract giving me permission to use their images, I still ask them directly before posting.
At the same time, I’m not a fan of creating fear or shaming parents who do choose to share their children’s photos.
We live in an era where children are already exposed to technology and cameras in so many ways (schools, sports, public spaces and etc). and many are given smartphones and access to social media at very young ages, sometimes with no parental oversight.
Even private social media accounts don’t guarantee that an image will never be shared beyond its intended audience.
So, to me, the answer isn’t simply “Stop posting pictures of kids.”
I think we need a much bigger conversation about AI, how images are collected and used, the technology being developed, and how we protect children in a world where technology is advancing faster than we can keep up.
That doesn’t mean we should live in fear. It means we should be informed and mindful.
And as a photographer, I will always respect both sides.
If you want your family’s photos kept completely private, I’m here for that ( I do that all the time). If you’re comfortable with me sharing them, I’m here for that too.
My job is to capture beautiful memories—not to judge anyone’s choice about whether they choose to share those memories online or keep them private. ❤️
Your family. Your photos. Your choice. 💕
