Life in Focus LLC

09/04/2026

After reading about this law passing I was disgusted to say the least! How this could happen is beyond me. There are now so many photographers opting to no longer post photos of children and some are blurring the children’s faces. I understand their reasoning but I also know that photos of our children are everywhere. Online, at schools, social media, printed in yearbooks, and more. Our children are recorded in stores and other public locations every day! Ai can also remove stickers parents place over their loved ones faces! So I agree with this photographers perspective.

Moving forward I will continue to post my work but there will be one change. Instead of having a release included in my family portraits contract, I will allow my clients to decide whether or not they want their children’s photos posted. I want all of my clients to feel comfortable and to make the best decision for their family ❤️

I’ve seen a lot of posts circulating about AI and photographers choosing to stop sharing photos of children, and I wanted to share my perspective.

I absolutely believe AI needs stronger regulation, especially when it comes to protecting children. But I also think we need to be careful about creating fear without looking at the bigger picture.

At what age does it become ok to post your face online? Teenagers? Adults? Pets? Elderly? Do we just never post the young children and only post older ones? Cause you guys stopped posting childrens faces just to turn around and post a senior session that even tagged the girls school..

And it raises a bigger question: Blurring face removes their face but what about their body that you guys are still posting? Do you believe they only use your child’s face and not their body?

That’s why I don’t believe this issue is as simple as “stop posting kids.”

I believe in being cautious. I believe parents should have complete control over whether I share their children. And if you EVER tell me you don’t want your child posted, I will respect that, no explanation necessary.

But I also won’t use fear surrounding AI and make parents feel terrified about something that is much more complicated than a Facebook post. There are predators irl - they are in your schools. In your churches, dr offices, they are in stores. They are hiding behind family titles, they are next door neighbors, and could even be sitting at your big holiday family dinner table. Social media is NOT the only place to start being vigilant all of a sudden.

I’ll continue sharing my work while respecting every family’s wishes, just as I always have. Protecting children matters. So does giving parents accurate information and allowing them to make the choice that’s right for their family. 🤍

07/28/2026

I've had a camera in my heart longer than I've had one in my hands. 📷

As a kid, I was already drawn to capturing the world around me — sneaking shots of nature, noticing light in ways I couldn't quite explain yet.
That curiosity eventually led me to assist in a high school photography class, then to shooting yearbook photos and group portraits for Lifetouch. I was doing what I loved — but for someone else's vision.
Then COVID hit. Lifetouch had to let everyone go temporally. And for the first time, I had nothing to hide behind.

My family saw the potential I couldn't see in myself yet. They pushed me to stop waiting and start building. So on my birthday, March 19th, 2021, I took the leap. I formed Life in Focus LLC and bet on myself.
Everything since then has been self-taught, self-built, and completely mine. 🤍

And what keeps me coming back behind the lens every single time?
It's the moments that only last a second but deserve to last forever. The unscripted, unposed, real ones. The ones you don't even notice are happening until you see them in a photo and your heart stops.
That's what I'm here to capture. 🤍

The photos in this post aren't from a client session. They're mine — taken when I was a younger, before I ever thought photography could become a career. Just a teen with a camera and a lot of feelings about light. 🌿

04/02/2026

Now Booking Mommy & Me Sessions 💐

What's Included:
💐20 min session
💐No props
💐No outfit changes
💐Online gallery
💐Up to 4 people included
💐10 Digital Images included

Location: White City Park

Be sure to use code MOMMY&ME20 before April 8th to get 20% off!!

Booking Link:
https://lifeinfocusllc.sproutstudio.com/book/69ceec00316635.69309892

01/20/2026

Well said ❤️

HAPPY SATURDAY!! Let’s talk about a word I see often when clients are looking for a photographer, or service provider in general.. AFFORDABLE.

When someone asks for an “AFFORDABLE” service provider, it can stop us in our tracks for a second. Like… wait. Am I affordable or nah? 😅 We’ve all had that thought, time and time again. And I know for me, pricing can be SO hard at times.

But here’s the thing, boo. Pricing isn’t just a number we throw out there, at least I don't throw out there.

C O D B.. WHAT IS THAT?! It's the Cost of Doing Business.
And no, that’s not some vague business buzzword. It’s real money, every single month. For me, that looks like business insurance, editing software, gallery platforms, website fees, travel, gear, memory cards… and that’s just scratching the surface for monthly expenses. That doesn't touch yearly expenses, like business license renewal. Then we have to calculate the hours spent. Booking, communicating, traveling to and from the session, uploading, editing, exporting, etc!

Then comes experience.
Not just the number of years I’ve been doing this, but the entire experience I provide. Helping you choose locations. Sending wardrobe guidance and links.

And then there’s the session itself, right?
No two photographers run sessions the same. I’ve seen it firsthand. I love watching others work when I’m passing by or waiting on clients. Everyone brings something different to the table. And that's a great thing. But in the service industry, doing your due diligence is a MUST. Anyone can have pretty graphics, and top tier marketing, but does their portfolio reflect that? Do their clients return for more sessions?

My sessions.. what do I bring, as Sarah?
My sessions are full of movement, connection, and endless fun. I'll toss out tons of prompts and games, that pull you out of your head and into the moment. I'm going to make sure you look and feel like you've done this 100 times. I'll make sure the posing makes you look incredible without feeling stiff or posed. Start to finish, I’ve got you, and your crew.

I don’t do surface-level small talk. It’s just not in me.
We’re yappin, relating, connecting. And I know having a camera pointed at you can feel awkward, but I promise, within three minutes, you’ll feel at ease!

Also… I come prepared, babyyyy!
Bug spray? Got it.
Hair clip? Take mine.
Candy for your toddler? On it.
Fashion tape? Baby wipes?
Need my Crocs for that mud? SAY LESS.
WHAT. DO. YOU. NEED?!

And here’s the TRUTH: affordability is RELATIVE.
Not just to your budget, but to what you feel is worth YOUR money.

And that’s okay, always🤍
Every client, every provider, every experience.. different in the best way for a reason.

This isn’t about convincing anyone our worth, it's just about understanding the value behind the word.

01/19/2026

Jeremiah’s thought of the day:

I want to be a photographer when I grow up so I can take naps whenever I want to

🤣🤣🤣🤣

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone 🎉 I am excited to see what 2026 has in store ❤