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Christmas Traditions Sessions

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget the magic of Christmas. Don’t let that happen! As an alternative to our Fine Art Santa Sessions, we offer a session that concentrates on some of the traditions you might have grown up with and now introduce to your children […]

Fine Art Santa Sessions

Every year, as the days get colder, we all look forward to the arrival of the holiday season and Christmas. And why not? Christmas is a time for joy, magic, and wonder. It’s also a time for telling stories. We’ve all heard them: the story of how Santa came down the chimney, how Rudolph got […]

Mother’s Day Giveaway 2022

Figuring out the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other occasion is not an easy task. But, whether you would like to treat yourself, your mom, your sister, or your wife, we have the perfect gift for you. So take a chance and register to win a photography session for a special woman in […]

ArtCafe Photography’s Inside-Out Project

Today I’d like to tell you a bit about a photography and storytelling project that’s been on my mind for a couple of years now. It took quite some time to turn my first thoughts of wanting to do something that’s important to me into a vision for what this project might look like. My […]

Fine Art Magical Christmas Experiences 2021

We’re so excited to let you know that we are getting ready for our first-ever Christmas in July sessions. After our decision not to offer these awesome experiences last year, we can’t wait to have Santa back in the studio. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the available days (market with […]

Maternity Photo Tips

Like many other businesses, we have closed our doors for the foreseeable future. All consultations and photo sessions have been postponed to a later time in order to do our part in keeping everyone safe and healthy. Unfortunately, not all sessions can be rescheduled because of their time-sensitive nature. It breaks my heart to cancel […]

How Photography Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem in Kids and Teens

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words–so imagine what message you are sending with photos of your children and family placed all around the home. Family and individual photos are a fantastic way to reinforce your child or teen’s self-image and confidence, from the time they begin crawling all the way up until they are adults […]

Why You Should Get Your Makeup Professionally Done For Photos

As a professional makeup artist and a woman, I believe each of us is beautiful with or without makeup.  Each and every one of us has a unique story that has shaped who we are today – flaws and imperfections included. During years of working in the beauty field, I have seen many amazing ladies, and one of […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Family Portrait Photography

Photographs help tell the story of your family. Everyone has a unique vision of what their family photos or photos of their children should look like, but it can be easy to stray from that vision or get distracted by life. Hiring a professional photographer, thorough planning, and making the photo session a fun event […]