A curated collection of stories, guidance, and insight from behind the lens.

 

A small child holds hands with his mom wearing white while walking through a sun-lit field at golden hour.

Welcome to the Journal.


A curated collection of stories, guidance, and insight designed to help you plan your portrait experience with confidence and intention. Here, you’ll find more than just recent sessions. You’ll find thoughtful guidance on what to expect, how to prepare, and why the details matter, from choosing the right location along the Maine coast to understanding the difference professional photography can make. Each post is created with one purpose in mind

to help you feel prepared, confident, and excited about preserving this season of your life.

Whether you’re planning family portraits, senior photos, maternity sessions, or an intimate coastal elopement, you’re in the right place.

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Americana Sessions
Automotive Photography
Beginner Photography
Behind the Scenes
Boston Marathon
camera settings explained
Children Photography
Client Education
Client Experience
Coastal Maine
Community Events
Custom Sessions
Education
Elopements
Events
Family Photography
Family Portraits
Fine Art
Girls on the Run
GOTR
Heirloom Photography
Katrina Brothers Photography
Location Guide
Locations in Maine
Maine Events
Maine Lifestyle
Maine Photography
Maine Photography Locations
Memorial Day
Military Family
Motherhood
Personal
Photography & Legacy
Photography Basics
Photography Education
Photography Experience
Photography Gear
Photography Tips
Portrait Sessions
Prints and Products
Professional Photography
Senior Photography
Senior Pictures
Senior Portraits
Senior Timeline
Session Experience
Session Tips
Storytelling Sessions
Topsham Maine
Why Photography Matters
York, Maine Photographer
Young girl holding folded American flag in field, wearing pink headband and denim shorts, looking down solemnly.

May 30th, 2026

Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom

Americana Sessions, Military Family, Personal, Maine Photography, Katrina Brothers Photography
Patriotic red, white, and blue bunting draped along a wooden fence outdoors at a festive American holiday event.

May 25th, 2026

Memorial Day in Maine: Honoring Those Who Served

Memorial Day, Military Family, Personal, Maine Lifestyle, Photography & Legacy, Coastal Maine
Man in green shirt smiling with two young boys on a rocky beach, enjoying a warm family moment outdoors.

April 18th, 2026

What Makes a Photograph Timeless (and Why It Matters)

Family Photography, Heirloom Photography, Motherhood, York, Maine Photographer
Girl in blue raincoat sits cross-legged on wooden bridge holding clear umbrella, rainbow-colored railings behind her.

April 18th, 2026

It Wasn’t Meant to Be a Photoshoot

Motherhood, Family Photography, Storytelling Sessions, Photography Experience
Young person in military camouflage uniform and cap holding a model submarine against dark background.

April 16th, 2026

The Children Who Carry What We Cannot See

Fine Art, Portrait Sessions, Storytelling Sessions, York, Maine Photographer, Why Photography Matters
A toddler holds a woman's hand in a sunlit field, captured in a photo book with a black cover.

April 15th, 2026

Why Albums Matter More Than You Think

Heirloom Photography, Client Education, Family Photography, Prints and Products