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There’s a photograph somewhere in most of our childhoods that isn’t a posed portrait or a holiday card shot. It’s an in-between moment, something that usually seems peripheral or unremarkable- but these are also the moments that illustrate what real life is like, whether it’s piles of shoes by the door or littles trailing their […]

Why Documentary Family Photography Is Worth It

Family Photography

Woman drinking coffee in a sunlit doorway during a documentary family photography session
couple embracing outdoors at sunset during natural outdoor family photo session

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When it comes to outdoor family photos, one of the biggest questions people have is what to wear. Let’s get this out of the way first: when you work with me, it’s completely fine not to plan a single thing outfit-wise. If your family shows up in whatever you were already wearing that day, that […]

What to Wear for Outdoor Family Photos

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Most people who choose to elope are stepping away from something. Not just a big event, but the expectations that come with it. A timeline, a long list of decisions, and a day that starts to feel like it belongs to other people. When you strip all of that away, it’s reasonable to question what […]

Do You Need a Photographer for an Elopement?

Family Photography

couple walking together through the woods during an outdoor elopement capturing a natural and relaxed moment
newborn lying on bed next to stuffed animal during in home newborn photography session

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Most people assume that newborn photography means getting everyone ready, packing a bag, and leaving the house within a couple weeks of having a baby. That alone is enough to make a lot of families put it off entirely. What I offer is different. With in home newborn photography, I come to you. Your baby […]

What In-Home Newborn Photography Actually Looks Like

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Schools change portrait providers for many reasons, and it’s not a light decision. When they do, it’s often because something about the process hasn’t felt as smooth or aligned as it should. Choosing the right school portrait photographer affects more than just the final images. It shapes how photo day feels for students, teachers, administrators, […]

How to Choose a School Portrait Photographer for Your School

School Portraits

Elementary school portrait photography in natural light featuring smiling young boy on gray background
Rebecca Bloomfield communication educator portrait for article on how to have hard conversations

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Conflict gets a bad reputation. Most people think the goal is to avoid it, to keep the peace and move on quickly. But conflict itself isn’t the problem. Escalation is. When people search for how to have hard conversations, what they usually mean is this: How do I say what matters without it turning into […]

How to Have Hard Conversations Without Turning Them Into Arguments

Conflict & Connection

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Why I Don’t Box My Work Into One Style When I first started photographing families, my work was fully documentary. I was drawn to showing things as they were, without direction or interference. Over time, though, I noticed that while many families preferred the feeling of a fly-on-the-wall session, some wanted more guidance. Being photographed […]

What Lifestyle Family Photography Looks Like (and Why Families Choose It)

Family Photography

A child riding a balance bike while parents watch during a lifestyle family photography session outdoors
parents swinging child between them during a relaxed family moment featured in a blog about how to choose a family photographer

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How to choose a family photographer often comes down to understanding what kind of experience will best support your family — not just what the photos will look like. Many parents already have a sense of how their kids tend to show up in new situations, and they want to choose something that works with […]

How to Choose a Family Photographer That Fits Your Family

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Fine Art School Portrait Photographer- Rebecca Bloomfield School portraits don’t need to be stressful, complicated, or filled with forced smiles. My approach is designed to make picture day simple for schools and joyful for families, while delivering portraits with patience, warmth, and a documentary eye that helps capture each child naturally. A Calm, Kid-Centered Approach […]

Why Schools Choose Something Different for School Photo Day

School Portraits

Black and white fine art school portrait of young boy with gentle expression, by Rebecca Bloomfield Photography
Fine art family portrait taken during a 10-minute mini session

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Fall Family Portrait Sessions—sometimes called mini sessions—are the quick, artful way to capture your family in just 10 minutes. Perfect for holiday cards and timeless portraits.

Mini Family Portrait Sessions: Quick, Classic, and Stress-Free

Family Photography

I'm Rebecca, a documentary family photographer. Here you’ll find resources and reflections on documentary family photography, along with creative projects, and community stories. I tend to find the unpolished more beautiful than the perfect.

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