An Akin Photo

09/04/2026

I love taking family's pictures.
But I hate editing them! I always doubt myself, because I KNOW that face!

Anyway- I made a group!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1W6oFJnhUb/

09/03/2026

I know I did a post not long ago about limiting new kid's photos I'd be sharing- but I've changed my mind.

Due to recent rulings that don't protect kids (because remember, generative AI used images it's been fed and steals them) I will no longer be sharing any of the kids. If you'd like an example of a certain style that involves kids, I will work with you to see them. But free access isn't safe anymore.

If there was a quick and easy way for me to delete all the kids pictures I currently have up, I would. But things will change from here either way!

Would there be any interest in a private facebook group? I've debated doing that before because FB is more likely to show you my posts in a group. And at least there I can more easily monitor who can see things.

Save the water, save the kids.

I always say everyone deserves more than selfies, and it's a hard economy and world right now. So trading for sessions help us both! Because one day, photos will all we have left of someone. But I don't need to keep sharing kids to keep taking pictures

08/28/2026

Very important question-
Color or black and white?!

Life is too short to not have more than selfies. But life is expensive, and there's so much STUFF. So I will happily continue to trade for the cost of a photo session with me, because everyone deserves good pictures 💙 so ask if I'll trade, I'll probably say yes!

08/13/2026

I think one of my favorite things about being a photographer, is having the absolute honor of capturing family's big moments!

This is my sister (in law) and her significant otter. Happily in love, dancing and kissing in the rain. To remember her being little and helping me pass the time while my (now) husband was in basic, to making sure we got these shots before hers goes to basic.

Honored

08/08/2026

Do you have a bedframe you're not using (or a Serger/Overlocker) and need photos? 👀

I'm looking for a king sized metal frame that can be used without a box spring and a twin sized loft or bunkbed frame.

Also looking for a working serger. I love vintage sewing machines (always trading for those even if not in working condition) and as long as it works, I don't care the age!

Will trade the photoshoot they're worth!

(ADS Dancer of the Year pictured!)

*Shiawassee based photographer who only accepts trades/bartering as a form of payment*

08/03/2026

I keep posting about AI- and I'm doing it again!
If you're a business and you feel like you NEED to use AI to generate an image of what you're selling, please reach out to me instead. I will take pictures of your products (minus MLM's) for free for you to use!

We need water. We don't need an AI generated images of your event or products. If you can't afford to pay an artist, then let me help you!

Our earth is too important

07/29/2026

So you might notice that I'm posting less kids faces than last year. In the world of AI and stolen images, it terrifies me as a mom and a photographer what can be done.

So I'm sharing the bare minimum to show that I've done them (and sharing with permission), but you are welcome to message for further examples!!

*Shiawassee based photographer who only accepts payment in the form of trade- because it's a hard enough life to live and everyone deserves more than selfies*

07/29/2026