I’ve always believed that the most powerful stories aren’t perfect. They’re honest. Raw. Wonderfully layered. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned—both through my own neurodivergence and years working in the mental health field with children of all needs—it’s that authenticity is everything.

Photography, for me, isn’t about posing. It’s about witnessing. Especially when I’m photographing neurodivergent children or children with disabilities, my approach is rooted in deep presence, empathy, and trust. These kids don’t need to be molded into anything—they need to be seen as they are.

And let me tell you: when you let a child be fully themselves in front of the lens? That’s where the magic lives.

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The Beauty of Seeing Differently

As a neurodivergent photographer, I see and experience the world a little differently—and that difference is my strength. It means I’m deeply sensitive to light, tone, mood, and nonverbal cues. I notice the quiet in-between moments. I know how to honor a child’s need for space or movement. I’m fluent in unsaid stories.

Because of my background in children’s mental health, I’m comfortable meeting children exactly where they are—whether that’s bouncing with energy, needing a sensory break, expressing nonverbally, or needing some extra patience. There’s no pressure to perform. No pressure to “smile for the camera.” Just a soft, safe space to be.

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Why Storytelling Sessions Just Work

Structured, traditional sessions can be a sensory storm for some kids. The lights. The instructions. The expectation to hold still. That’s why I offer documentary-style and storytelling sessions that flow gently with your child’s natural rhythm.

This means:

• Playing on the beach or forest trail instead of posing in a studio
• Capturing your child lining up rocks or flapping joyfully in excitement—because that’s part of their language
• Documenting connection instead of perfection: fingers entwined, forehead kisses, a long hug after a moment of quiet

These sessions feel more like a day spent with someone who truly gets your child—not a rigid photoshoot.

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Sensory-Friendly Sessions Rooted in Trust

Many families I work with tell me they’ve skipped photos in the past out of fear it would be “too much” for their child. My response? That’s exactly why I’m here. We craft these sessions with your child in mind—their preferences, sensitivities, and joys.

My sessions are:

• Flexible with time and flow
• Gentle with transitions
• Full of breaks, play, and curiosity
• Free of expectations

And because I, too, navigate the world with a neurodivergent mind, I bring an innate understanding of when to soften, slow, or simply wait. Sometimes the most beautiful moment is the one we waited for with open hands.

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What If We Let Go of “Should”?

Let’s let go of “should.” Your child doesn’t need to sit still. Doesn’t need to smile on cue. They don’t need to do anything other than exist in their own truth. And your family story deserves to be captured—not despite the differences, but because of them.

These are the details you’ll miss one day:

• The way they line up their favorite stones
• The flap of hands when excited
• That intense focus on a leaf or beam of light
• The giggle that only comes when they feel truly safe

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You Deserve to Feel Seen, Too

Dear parent—you’re doing beautifully. You advocate, nurture, adapt, and show up in ways the world doesn’t always recognize. I see you, and I want you in the frame, too. These sessions are as much about your love story as they are about your child’s.

Let’s make space for your family’s rhythm. Let’s celebrate the softness, the wildness, the realness. Let’s tell a story that is so completely yours.