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If you’re expecting a baby and researching newborn photography, you’ve likely come across two popular styles: studio newborn photography and lifestyle newborn photography. Many parents wonder which option is best for their family and the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. As a Cleveland newborn photographer—and a mom of four—I offer both studio and lifestyle newborn photography, and […]

A Beautiful Stress Free Experience for Growing Families Pregnancy is one of the most meaningful seasons in a woman’s life, yet it passes so quickly. A studio maternity session allows you to slow down and preserve this moment in a way that feels calm, comfortable, and intentional. As a Medina maternity photographer serving Cleveland, Akron, […]

By a Cleveland & Medina Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer As a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving Medina, Cleveland, and Northeast Ohio, I spend my days surrounded by young families. I photograph tiny newborn details, growing bellies, energetic toddlers, and siblings learning how to love one another. Because of that, I’m often asked questions […]

When winter hits Ohio, it hits hard. Cold weather, gray skies, and kids who suddenly have way too much energy trapped inside the house. If you’re anything like me, you start searching for something—anything—to break up the long winter stretch. Lately, my kids have been getting wild on these cold days. Everyone is stir-crazy, and […]

When I had my first child, I thought hiring a photographer wasn’t necessary. I bought what I believed was a “nice” camera and confidently decided I could take the photos myself. This was the worst decision and I still regret it to this day. I missed out on those beautiful, timeless images because I didn’t […]

Planning a child’s birthday party in the Cleveland area is easier than you might think. Trust me, as a mom of four, I know how overwhelming and expensive it can feel. Between juggling schedules, choosing a theme, decorating, feeding guests, and making sure the birthday child has a magical day… it adds up quickly. Luckily, […]

As a Cleveland newborn and family photographer and a mom of four little ones ages 1 to 8, I know firsthand how long and chilly Ohio winters can feel. Once the holidays pass, it’s easy to fall into hibernation mode, but getting out and making memories together during these colder months can be so refreshing. […]

One of the most common questions I receive before a session is, “What should we wear for our newborn photos?” Wardrobe choices play a huge role in creating soft, timeless images that you’ll cherish for years to come. As a Cleveland newborn photographer and a mom of four, I completely understand how stressful it can […]

Eight years ago, I picked up my camera with the dream of freezing moments in time — the tiny details, real smiles, and in-between moments that tell a family’s story. What I didn’t expect was how deeply I would fall in love with the people behind the photos. Over the years, I’ve watched families grow […]

By Danielle Ashley, IVF Mom & Photographer Today, October 15th, is Infant Loss Awareness Day—a day set aside to remember and honor the precious lives gone too soon. It’s a day that holds sacred space for the babies we dreamed of, carried, loved, and lost. As a mother who has walked through the heartbreak of […]