I often hear quips like, “You’ll shave off 10 lbs, right?” or “The only editing I need is for you to remove 5 years.” Let’s dig into this a bit…

Photos are like a visual diary, a time capsule capturing what your family looked like at a certain moment in time. Do I want you to feel fabulous when you look at your photos? Absolutely, 100%.

But I also want you to look like you. I want your kids to look back at these photos and see the person who gives the best hugs, the piggyback rides, and fixes boo-boos with just a kiss. I don’t want them to wonder why their parent looks different than in their memories.

I get it; I have body image issues just like anyone else. That’s why I step in front of the camera every year—to remind myself what it feels like.

Here’s what I WILL do:

• Capture angles that showcase the parts of your body you’re most confident about.
• Fix any obvious blemishes (bruises, pimples).
• Slightly smooth skin (it’ll still look like skin, not like you’re made of porcelain).
• Remove fly-away hairs, anything in your teeth, and dirt on your clothes.
• Lightly touch up clothing bulges (like those pesky bra strap areas).

What I WON’T do:

• Use AI to alter your body.
• Erase all lines and wrinkles (those are proof of a life well-lived).
• Ask you to suck it in, hold your breath, or make duck lips. 🫣

I’m all about capturing the real you, not the airbrushed magazine version. Let’s capture memories—genuine laugh lines and all!