Running your own business is a lesson in growth: growing as a person, growing in your photography journey, growing in your client relations, and learning to manage your time as you run a business while continuing with all the other aspects of life. As my second year of being a Northern Virginia Family and Senior Photographer comes to […]

We have all been spending more time inside with the Virginia stay-at-home orders in place. I hope you are continuing to document your time together as a family and capture moments that your kids will treasure. We have had many ups and downs in our days, but I try to remember that my toddlers will […]

Having been in business for a year and a half, I feel confident in knowing my ideal family session client. I can spot them in Target or playing at a park with their kids. I see them hiking in the woods together or relaxing by a lake. I think that only experience can give you this […]

You may have heard of a 365 Project where you take a photo a day for one year. Every day for 365 days. It sounds intimidating and it is, but the payoff is extraordinary. I have learned so much more than I would have ever thought I could and I want to share how I’ve grown […]

In my previous post I talked about what exactly Golden Hour is and some reasons family photographers like it. Now that we know what Golden Hour means, let’s chat about how to find it and how to use it for great photos. The warm glow, sun flare, or hazy look may not be everyone’s style but if […]

Golden Hour, Golden Hour, Golden Hour. If you’re a photographer, then you’ve probably heard this term a lot. If you’re a momma, then you may have heard of this magical Golden Hour and at the same time not really 100% understand what it means. When I first started this business it felt like this distant, unknown thing to […]

The winners of the Kyle the Girl Photography 2020 Client Superlatives are here! These were SO fun to come up with and I can’t wait to share. Starting out with some classic superlative awards and then ending with some of my favorites in select categories.  Chillest Mom AwardThis momma is built of steel and always had a smile […]

Wow. What a Fall! This was my second official Fall in business and the learning curve was steep. I thoroughly enjoyed it and took LOTS of notes as I went along my journey. Here are a few things I learned and a picture from (almost) every session I had from September to December. 1. Being a family photographer […]

Location, location – it’s everything for your session. If you read my earlier blog, What I Look for When I Location Scout, then you know I spend a lot of time looking for locations. When I check out my lengthy list of locations, I still have more to think about when it comes to suggesting a spot for […]

The beach. The word alone brings thoughts of relaxation, calm, and fun. If you have small kids it also brings thoughts of never actually sitting in your beach chair and finding sand in all places for days. We spent a week away from our home in Springfield, Virginia and travelled to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We […]

I location scout all the time. I’m not joking. Wherever we are going for the day I always have my eyes peeled. We adventure to new parks and historic sites all the time and you never know when you’ll drive past a perfect spot. When my little one is napping in the car we drive down […]

I’m halfway through my 365 project this year. Yes, it’s August. I started late, but I do what I want. With every family session I do, I grow more and more in my photography. That being said, I still learned more in creating my 365 photos. Sound crazy? First, let me explain the parameters of […]