I love coffee, getting lost in books, and overthinking just about everything. In June 2020, when I was 19 years old, I dropped out of college early to build this business in the middle of a global pandemic! In October 2021, I became a mother. Between those two things and juggling a full-time job, prioritizing my dream was extremely difficult. However, my passion for creating art and ensuring that it gets passed down from generation to generation through a full-service boutique experience makes every second worth it! In dedicating my passion to impacting your life and inspiring memories to be passed on, my dream comes alive!
Everyone deserves to be remembered. How many photos do you have of yourself as a child? Will they be handed down to your children to remember you by? If the answer to those questions is no, then I can help! You are perfectly imperfect, and that's what makes you so unique! YOU DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED, exactly as you are now. I want to create artwork that will leave a legacy of what makes you, YOU!
This is my ever-growing family. Arianna (left) was born in October 2021 and makes everything in my life brighter! I love having a mini version of myself to photograph, and although she is quite a handful at times, I couldn't ask for a cuter model or a better inspiration for my creativity! Oliver (right) was born in January 2023, he has made everything just a bit more hectic, but in the best way. I couldn't do it without my husband, Jonathon, who always helps me find the rainbow after the rain!
In addition to Ari, I also have two dogs, Phoebe and Scooby. My fur babies are playful and rowdy, so I'm always prepared for your furry clients - if I can handle my two tasmanian devils, I can handle anything!
P.S. Yes, Scooby is Phoebe's dad, they are indeed related.
I am very family-oriented, and spend most of my free time playing games with my family and friends! This helps me connect with younger children during a family session, I love making jokes and seeing all the cute smiles! During a typical day, you can catch me grabbing a coffee from a downtown café and reading the next book on my TBR list (or re-reading Fourth Wing!), or perusing trinkets in a local store with a door. When I decide to stay in, I spend most of my time caring for my cute little spawns, sipping an iced coffee, and binge-watching Netflix shows (some of my favorites are The 100, Bridgerton, and Game of Thrones) while I get daily chores done or brainstorm ideas for my next passion project!
Even on my days "off", I find myself coming back to my computer, I just can't stay away from all the happy smiles I see when editing my sessions. My editing style is typically LIVELY, vibrant, and true to color. I enjoy creating new things from a different perspective, so I do many passion projects throughout the year, with the help of local collaborations. Unique ideas are what ignite my motivation and inspiration. Each family and individual is unique, and it's my pleasure to capture and create art that reflects that for you and your family to display proudly!
—Joe McNally