Maternity

Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are some of the most meaningful sessions I offer all year, and if I am being honest, they are deeply personal for me too. Moms are almost never in the photos. We are the ones holding the baby, wiping faces, fixing collars, adjusting bows, and making sure everyone else looks perfect. […]

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, […]

Choosing how and where to give birth is one of the most personal and important decisions a family will make. Families in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio have many options, including home birth with experienced midwives, midwife-led birthing centers, and hospital-based birth options that blend safety with comfort. No matter which path you choose, every […]

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 […]

As a Cleveland maternity, newborn, and family photographer — and a mom of four myself — I know how quickly time slips by. Whether you’re expecting your first baby, welcoming a newborn, or watching your little ones grow way too fast, these seasons of life are fleeting. And while some days feel long, the years […]

What to Wear for Your Cleveland Maternity Session: Neutrals, Jewel Tones & Styling Tips Planning what to wear for your maternity session is one of the most exciting steps as you prepare to capture this beautiful season of life. As a Cleveland maternity photographer serving Akron, Medina, and the entire Northeast Ohio area, I know […]

For many birthing people, the path to a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. In Northeast Ohio, support and access to evidence-based care make all the difference. We had the privilege of speaking with Caitlin Chapman, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Birth Doula, and Kangaroula behind Rhythms of Life Ohio, […]

When I think back to my first birth, it still stirs up so many emotions. After a 34-hour labor, four failed epidurals, two exhausting hours of pushing, and even a failed forceps attempt, I was taken into surgery. Because things had gone so far and my epidural was not working, I had to be put […]

As a Cleveland newborn photographer, I spend a lot of time with moms during some of the most emotional and vulnerable days of their motherhood journey. One thing that comes up constantly during my newborn sessions?Breastfeeding. From “Am I doing this right?” to “How do I know baby’s getting enough?” There are so many questions. […]