Family laughing with their toddler during an outdoor photo session

hastings family & newborn photographer

capturing real life and real moments that feel like you

Hey, I'm jos

I'm so glad you're here! I'm a family lifestyle photographer based in Hastings, Nebraska. I also play the roles of wife, mama to the sweetest toddler, and pediatric speech therapist - you could call me a pro toddler wrangler!


I'm a firm believer that the best photos usually happen somewhere between the perfectly posed ones. Being a mom has made me even more aware of how quickly everything changes — and how much the small, ordinary details end up meaning later. That’s a huge part of why I photograph the way I do. If you want someone who will guide you when you need it, embrace a little chaos, hype you up along the way, and create warm, genuine images that actually feel like you...



I’m all in!

Family smiling together in a field during a golden hour family photo session

 

 

I’m drawn to the real stuff: belly laughs, little hands wrapped around yours, windblown hair, toddler chaos, quiet snuggles, and those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that make this season of life yours.

 

 

Mom kissing her baby during an indoor studio newborn lifestyle session in Hastings, Nebraska
Family laughing together during candid photos in downtown Hastings, Nebraska
Pregnant mother in a field during maternity photos in Central Nebraska
Family smiling together by a lake during outdoor photos in Hastings, Nebraska
Senior girl sitting in a field during golden hour senior portraits
Dad playing with his daughter during an outdoor family session in York, NE
Family of four laughing together during golden hour portraits in York, Nebraska
Four siblings sitting on a couch and embracing their newborn sibling during an in-home newborn lifestyle session
Mom kissing her child during a golden hour maternity photography session
Mom and dad playing with toddler during outdoor family photos in Hastings, Nebraska
Mom cuddling her toddler during family photos in Central Nebraska
Young family sitting together in a field during an outdoor portrait session in York, Nebraska
Mom hugging her child during a family photo session
Mom hugging her children during an indoor Mommy and Me studio session
Senior girl posed with an old truck in South Central Nebraska
Mom hugging her son during a downtown studio Mommy and Me session in Hastings, Nebraska
Couple gazing at each outher during an outdoor  golden hour photography session

 

 

 

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."

 

 

 

Andy Warhol

 

Say hello. Let's work together.

The days are long, but the years are short. Whether you're welcoming a new baby, celebrating a milestone, chasing toddlers, planning your senior year, or simply soaking in this season together, I'm here to help you hold onto it. Let's create some memories.