Grace Thayer Photography

10/24/2026

This is a little different than my usual photography content, but something pretty big has been happening in our world. ❤️‍🩹

Our sweet Millie underwent open-heart surgery this week to repair a large hole in her heart. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions, long hospital days, and watching our girl fight through something no five-year-old should ever have to.

After a few tough days, we finally got to bring our little heart warrior HOME today! 🥹❤️

I’ve been sharing updates throughout this journey, and I wanted to share a little piece of it here, too. Photography will always be a huge part of my life, but being Millie’s mom will always come first.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for her, checked on us, sent messages, and supported our family. We have a long road of healing ahead, but we are so happy to be home. ❤️‍🩹

10/17/2026

Behind every football player is a mama who's been cheering him on since day one. 🤎🏈

10/15/2026

I had the privilege of keeping the sweetest little secret 🥰🤰🏻💛

10/14/2026

This homecoming session was so much fun. 🥰

10/06/2026

From online newborn class to finally getting to meet in person! 🤍

This sweet family brought all the little adventure vibes to their session. Magnifying glasses, bubbles, curious little minds, and two littles ready to explore it all. 🫧🔎

I love sessions like this where we can slow down, follow the kids’ lead, and let them just be kids. A little exploring, a little playing, a lot of love, and plenty of sweet moments in between. 🥹

It was so good to finally meet this mama in person and even better to get to photograph her beautiful family! 🤍

10/05/2026

My people. 🥰

This family has such a huge piece of my heart. She’s my best friend, basically my sister, and I love this whole crew more than words can say.

Getting to photograph people you love is pretty dang special. 🥹

Although… being eaten alive by mosquitoes was maybe a little less special.
But hey, nothing builds a stronger bond than a little trauma, right? 😂

Love you guys so much. 🤍

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Plot twist… I’m not a wedding photographer 😂

But when a friend asks nicely, how am I supposed to say no?! 😆🤍

So I stepped a little outside my usual newborn, family, senior + sports photography world and photographed my first wedding!

Definitely a learning experience, definitely had a few “what am I doing?!” moments 😂 but I’m so glad I said yes. It was such a sweet, laid-back day and I’m thankful I got to be there to capture it. 🤍

Would I suddenly call myself a wedding photographer? Absolutely not. 😂

But would I do it again for the right person? …maybe. 😉

08/26/2026

Senior Spotlight 🏈

There’s something special about capturing a senior in the jersey they’ve worn, the field they’ve grown up on, and the game they’ve poured so much into.

Here’s to the late nights, early mornings, hard hits, big wins, tough losses, and the memories made along the way.

Congratulations! Your senior season is one worth remembering.

08/23/2026

Sneak peek of the sweetest little family 💕🐾🎀