Welcome to What Every Mom Should Know—a series created to answer the questions every new mom asks. After more than a decade of photographing growing families, I'm sharing honest advice, practical tips, and gentle reassurance to help you navigate pregnancy, newborn life, and preserving the memories you'll treasure for years to come.

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If you’re expecting your second (or third!) baby, there’s a good chance one thought has crossed your mind:
“What if my toddler doesn’t cooperate during our newborn session?”

this weeks feature 

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Life is this incredible journey.
This journey made up of moments and stories and feelings and memories all intertwined to create this breathtaking experience you call your own. And what I've come to find is that the dreams you imagined would take place often have a way of surprising you.

I graduated with a graphic design degree but photography captured my heart. I thought I'd meet my husband at college but instead I spotted him at my sisters wedding. I never imagined...

Meet Lacey Rene.

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I spend days seeing little hearts and cleaning little hands. I feel overwhelmed and overjoyed two boys call me mom. At the end of a day I'm exhausted and yet utterly full. Sign up to hear stories, find encouragement and be a part of this sweet community of motherhood. 

Because I'm a Mom Like You