posing and babies, and together they equally build the experience from start to finish. “We really have the same drive, the same vision,” Kari says. “So it’s very easy to work together.” For newborn sessions, they also prioritize safety and patience. They have CPR training and describe their approach as “baby-led,” allowing each baby’s needs and temperament to determine the pace of the session. More Than a Digital File For a couple whose business began during a time when so much of life was happening through screens, Jeff and Kari have a particular appreciation for photographs that make their way back into the physical world. They encourage clients to print and display their images rather than leaving them buried in a camera roll. “You have to live with these images,” Kari says. “You can’t do that when they’re just sitting in your phone.” They've seen the impact themselves when returning to a family's home years later and finding photographs from an earlier session still hanging on the walls. Now, as parents themselves, Jeff and Kari understand just how quickly those photographs can become a record of a life that has changed. Their work may begin with a camera, but the finished photograph has a much longer life—on a nursery wall, in a family room or tucked into an album, becoming part of the home and the story unfolding inside it.
“Even the most unexpected spots create the most beautiful photographs,” Kari says. Rather than relying on a series of formal poses, they give families room to interact. Parents can hold their baby, siblings can play and everyone can settle into the rhythm of being together. The result is photography that reflects not just what a family looks like, but what life feels like in that particular home. One family they photographed had recently moved into their “forever home.” Jeff and Kari photographed them outside with the house behind them, capturing both the people and the place where a new chapter was beginning. That connection between family and home is also why the couple considers how their photographs will eventually be displayed. During their consultations, they talk with clients about colors, styling and the spaces where images may eventually hang. For families who prefer a more traditional newborn portrait, Jeff and Kari can bring lighting, equipment and backdrops into the home to create a studio-style setup without taking the family elsewhere. Two Photographers, One Rhythm Their ability to work closely together comes naturally after so many years as a couple. Jeff leads on camera, lighting, and technical elements, while he and Kari work closely throughout each session to create a comfortable, personal experience for every family. Kari often works closely with moms, helping with
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