in home family session in bismarck, north dakota

“motherhood is like…really hard.”

and that resonated with me. Julia and I have always been able to relate to each other on another level. we both feel very deeply and have found both joy and mourning in motherhood. it’s the real and raw conversation like this that allows me to really see into her life, her home, and her journey as a woman raising a family, running multiple businesses (Hi Honey Salon, Huckleberry House, and Terra Nomad Company - she’s a busy gal), and navigating life. it’s honesty like that that allows me to tell this story.

I’ve been photographing the Tello family since their oldest was brought earthside. it’s been an honor to be invited into their lives time and time again to tell their stories. thanks, Tellos. all the love. xo