A happy toddler boy with blonde hair grins widely in a colorful striped sweater.
A cheerful toddler boy in a striped sweater sits on a wooden bench, smiling at the camera.
A laughing toddler boy in a multicolored striped sweater rests his hand on his cheek.
Playful toddler boy sticking out tongue, wearing colorful striped sweater, tan pants, and blue sneakers.
Happy toddler boy laughing with hands in pockets, wearing a multicolored striped sweater and tan pants.
Close-up of a cheerful young boy smiling broadly in a colorful striped sweater with hands behind back.
Joyful young boy laughing with eyes closed, wearing a bold striped sweater in orange, teal, and navy.
Cute young boy with blonde hair giving a sly smile, wearing a striped sweater against a white background.

Preschool Portraits.


For the last few years, I have been lucky enough to do portraits for the preschool my youngest son attended. The idea of doing “school photos” was initially not very appealing to me because it felt so sterile and impersonal. But then I thought, well, maybe I can make it more fun. And if anyone knows how to have fun in life, it’s definitely preschoolers.


So that’s what I did. I showed up with a simple white backdrop, some window light, a friendly smile, all the patience and the best preschool jokes I could think of. (My husband also showed up, which is so helpful because he is a master at spreadsheets and improv). Did you know how hilarious it is to a 3-year-old when you ask them if they like dirt-flavored ice cream or if they can see the flying giraffe outside? And when all else fails, my weird faces seem to do the trick.


I try to keep it simple and as disarming as possible because kids are truly just so perfect as they are — and that’s what I want to capture in these portraits. The real kid who will, before you know it, be having their first day of kindergarten… and then, in a blink, be off to college. Time you dirty dog you.


Aren’t photos truly magic? What else exists in life that allows you to freeze time? And what an honor it is to be trusted with capturing these moments of innocence, sweetness, and total hilarity, too.


Thank you to all the parents of these sweet kids. I had the best time and I hope your kids did too.

*Only sharing photos of the kids for whom I was given permission. I always respect your requests not to share photos.

Cute smiling little girl with pigtails wearing pink dress and denim jacket.
Adorable smiling little girl with pigtails in denim jacket resting head on hand.
A cheerful young girl twirls in a pink tutu dress and denim jacket with pigtails.
Young boy in green shirt and jeans sitting cross-legged on floor beside wooden crate, studio portrait.
A young boy with brown hair smiles warmly at the camera, wearing a green polo shirt.
A curly-haired girl in a yellow butterfly dress sits smiling on a wooden stool.
A smiling young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a yellow butterfly print shirt.
A close-up portrait of a curly-haired young girl smiling softly at the camera.
A young boy wearing red glasses and a black sweater sits on a wooden crate.
A young boy with red glasses rests his chin on a wooden surface thoughtfully.
A serious young boy with red rectangular glasses wearing a black sweater poses for portrait.
A smiling young boy in an orange dog-print shirt poses for a cheerful portrait.
A happy young boy in an orange animal-print shirt sits cross-legged beside a wooden crate.
A young boy in an orange dog-print long-sleeve shirt smiles gently for his portrait.
Smiling young boy with curly hair leaning on a wooden bench against a white background.
Black and white portrait of a sweet young girl with light eyes smiling softly at the camera.
Smiling young boy with dark bowl-cut hair wearing blue-framed glasses and a gray zip-up jacket.
Young girl in colorful triangle-print dress and pink sneakers sitting on wooden crate.
Cute young girl with blonde hair wearing a large red bow and pink dress, smiling at the camera.
Adorable young girl wearing a pink bow headband, colorful bead necklace, and white top, smiling gently.
Sweet little girl with red bow hair accessory smiling with chin resting on hand.
Cute toddler girl in colorful geometric triangle print sweatshirt looking down shyly.
Happy young boy with blue glasses and gray sweater laughing while sitting on wooden stool.
Cute young girl with bangs in pink ribbed top smiling softly at camera.
Adorable little girl in pink heart-print dress with red bow sitting on wooden crate.
Playful blonde toddler girl in colorful geometric print top raising hand near face.
Cheerful young boy wearing blue rectangular glasses and gray zip-up sweater smiling.
Adorable little girl wearing pink bow headband and colorful beaded necklace smiles softly.
Young girl with bangs in pink henley top standing and smiling at camera.
Cheerful blonde girl in floral OshKosh outfit leans on wooden bench smiling brightly.
Young girl in white top and floral purple butterfly pants with pink headband poses confidently.
Happy young boy with short brown hair smiles wearing a grey long sleeve shirt.
Smiling young boy with blue glasses and gray sweater posing for portrait photo.
Blonde girl in floral overalls sits on floor beside wooden crate wearing leopard boots.
Young boy in grey long sleeve shirt smiles and glances sideways against white background.
Blonde girl in ruffled floral top with side ponytail gazes upward thoughtfully.
Smiling young boy with short brown hair wearing a gray t-shirt against a white background.
Smiling blonde girl in ruffled floral OshKosh top with side ponytail looks playfully.
Young girl in a multicolor striped sweater and black flare pants wearing a decorative headband.
Young girl with long blonde hair in a floral pink dress and pearl necklace smiling with arms crossed.
Young girl in a pink floral dress and pink tights sitting on a wooden stool wearing silver sneakers.
Smiling blonde girl in floral OshKosh overalls with ruffled cream top stands cheerfully.
Cheerful young boy with neat brown hair smiles warmly wearing a heather grey shirt.
Young girl in a colorful striped sweater smiling while leaning on a wooden surface with a headband.
Young boy in a tan polo shirt smiling while leaning on a wooden surface against a gray background.
Sweet young girl with long brown hair wearing a pearl headband and pink striped sweater, smiling.
Young girl with long blonde hair in a floral dress resting her head on her hand at a wooden table.
Young blonde girl in a gray polka dot shirt smiling brightly against a light gray background.
Smiling young boy with short brown hair wearing a tan polo shirt against a light gray background.