No one hands you a manual for those first hazy weeks with a newborn — just a bundle of love, a whole lot of hormones, and advice that often misses the mark. As a mom of five and a doula, I’ve lived it and walked it with countless families. This post isn’t about perfection — it’s about the real, unfiltered truths I wish someone had whispered to me in the quiet, chaotic newborn days. Let this be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

Once Upon a Flash Upgrades Because an upgrade is always a win. Once Upon a Flash got a shiny new style at the top of 2021. That year which shall not be named took a lot out of us, and made me evaluate what I wanted your experience to really be like going forward. Join […]

Fall family portrait sessions with Once Upon a Flash Photography in dreamy sunset setting A great way to capture your most precious moments. This season, take the time to make some memories of where your family is right now. A limited amount of outdoor family sunset portrait sessions are available this year. A family sunset […]

Family and children’s sessions are a great way to capture your family’s unique relationship and each member’s personality and mark a milestone forever. Make sure the few hours leading up to the session as stress free as possible.