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10 Tips: to Prepare for your Milwaukee Beach Family Photography Session

by Rachel Harmeling Photography | Jun 30, 2022 | Family Photography

 There is nothing more beautiful in the summer here in Milwaukee than a family beach photography session! Sun up to sun down, I love capturing fun family moments here in our beautiful state of Wisconsin! However, with the business of life and preparing your family,...
What to know before buying a cake for your baby’s cake smash session

What to know before buying a cake for your baby’s cake smash session

by Rachel Harmeling Photography | Jun 25, 2022 | Baby Photography, Cake Smash Photography

Healthy Homemade Cake Smash Recipe for Baby’s First Birthday

Healthy Homemade Cake Smash Recipe for Baby’s First Birthday

by Rachel Harmeling Photography | Apr 6, 2022 | Baby Photography, Cake Smash Photography

Your baby’s first birthday only happens once! PSA: Your baby’s first birthday only happens once! It is truly a magical moment that MUST be captured. MUST! Trust me when I say these are moments that you don’t want to miss out on. To be able to look...
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Anyone else mentally stuck somewhere between 🎃 and Anyone else mentally stuck somewhere between 🎃 and 🎄 right now? 🤣

Because apparently my brain has decided it’s perfectly reasonable to celebrate Halloween and prepare for Christmas at the exact same time. 😂

And speaking of Christmas… 🎅🏻✨

We’re less than TWO WEEKS away from the 2026 Santa Experience, and I can’t believe how quickly it’s approaching!

If you’ve been thinking about bringing your little ones to see Santa this year, don’t wait until the holiday rush is in full swing to make those plans.

🎄 November 14th
📍 Mariposas Play Center | Eureka, CA

Comment SANTA for booking details, or visit the link in my bio to reserve your family’s experience! ❤️
You thought this was a Halloween reel, didn’t you? You thought this was a Halloween reel, didn’t you? 🤭🎃

And just like that, we’re officially counting down to the 2026 Santa Experience!🎄🎅🏻✨

Santa is coming to Eureka on Saturday, November 14th, and we’re running out of time to get your family on his calendar!

If you’ve been waiting to reserve your spot, consider this your sign. ❤️

🎅🏻 November 14 | Mariposas Play Center | Eureka, CA

Comment SANTA for the booking details, or head to the link in my bio to reserve your experience!
I don’t want your favorite photographs to be the o I don’t want your favorite photographs to be the ones you keep meaning to print. 🤍

I want them on your walls.

In the nursery where you rock your baby to sleep. Along the hallway your children run down every morning. In the living room where your family gathers at the end of the day.

Because these photographs deserve to become part of the home you’re creating together.

And I know that even with the best intentions, choosing photographs, figuring out frame sizes, and designing a wall gallery can easily become another unfinished project on your to-do list.

✨ That’s where I come in.

My portrait experience extends well beyond your session.

I’ll help you select your favorite images, thoughtfully design a wall gallery that complements your home, coordinate your custom framing, and even arrange complimentary professional installation.

You simply get to enjoy the finished result. 🤍

And for families who want to document their children as they grow, my Collective Membership offers four sessions within 12 months, priority booking, and $800 toward a custom heirloom album that you build with each session. 

It’s a wonderful way to preserve your family’s story both on your walls and in an album that can be enjoyed for generations.

📆 My 2026 calendar has very limited availability remaining, and I’m already booking into 2027. If you’ve been dreaming of updating your family portraits, I’d love to help you get started.

💬 Comment CONTACT for session information or MEMBERSHIP for details about the Collective.

Eureka CA family photographer, Humboldt County custom framed photography, Arcata CA newborn photography, McKinleyville family portraits, Humboldt County wall gallery design
Before you meet your baby, there’s a whole chapter Before you meet your baby, there’s a whole chapter of your family’s story worth remembering. 🤍

The anticipation. The conversations about who they’ll look like. The little kicks that make everything feel a bit more real.

Pregnancy is such a remarkable season, and while I know it doesn’t always feel glamorous, I believe every expecting mother deserves to have beautiful photographs of this time in her life.

And I want the experience of creating those photographs to feel just as special.

✨ When you book a maternity session with me, I’ll help you with everything from choosing a beautiful location to selecting a dress from my client wardrobe and guiding you through your session.

You don’t need to know how to pose or worry about putting everything together. That’s my job, and I genuinely love taking care of those details for my clients.

Expecting your first baby? This is also the perfect time to consider the Collective Membership!

🤍 Four sessions within 12 months
🤍 Priority booking for those important milestones
🤍 Client wardrobe access
🤍 Professional hair and makeup for one session
🤍 $200 toward your heirloom album with every session
🤍 Exclusive membership benefits and savings

Imagine having your maternity, newborn, and baby’s first milestones all thoughtfully documented, with a beautiful heirloom album to tell the story.

📆 My remaining 2026 availability is extremely limited, and I’m already accepting bookings for 2027. I recommend reserving your maternity and newborn sessions early, ideally during your second trimester.

💬 Comment CONTACT for maternity session information or MEMBERSHIP to learn more about the Collective.

Humboldt County maternity photographer, Eureka CA maternity photography, Arcata CA pregnancy photographer, McKinleyville maternity portraits, Fortuna CA maternity photography
Who decided cake smashes were only for FIRST birth Who decided cake smashes were only for FIRST birthdays anyway?! 🎂🏁

Because I happen to think turning TWO (or three, or four!) is just as worthy of a little cake-covered celebration!

And honestly? The older they get, the more personality they bring to their sessions, which makes them all the more fun to photograph! 🤍

One of my favorite things about these sessions is getting to create something special that reflects each child’s personality and the things they love at this particular age.

✨ And mama, you don’t have to plan a thing!

You get to choose the theme, and I’ll take care of bringing your vision to life!

From coordinating the wardrobe and designing a beautiful custom set to providing the birthday cake and having everything ready when you arrive, my goal is to make the entire experience as effortless and enjoyable as possible.

All you have to do is show up and enjoy celebrating your little one. 🤍

And afterward, I’ll help you turn those sweet photographs into beautiful finished artwork you’ll love displaying in your home for years to come.

✨ Want to make documenting your family’s milestones a tradition?

My Collective Membership is thoughtfully designed for families with children of ALL ages who want to document the special milestones and seasons of life as their family grows.

Whether you’re celebrating birthdays, welcoming another baby, updating your family portraits, or simply wanting to remember what life looks like right now, the Collective gives you the flexibility to preserve it all.

🤍 Four portrait sessions within 12 months, to use however best suits your family

🤍 Access to my curated client wardrobe for beautifully coordinated portraits

🤍 Professional hair and makeup for one session, because mama deserves a little pampering, too!

🤍 Exclusive membership benefits and savings, making it an exceptional value for families who want to document multiple milestones

📆 My remaining 2026 availability is extremely limited, and I’m already booking into 2027! If you have a birthday or another special milestone approaching, I’d love to help you plan ahead and reserve your date.
If I could bottle up that sweet newborn smell and If I could bottle up that sweet newborn smell and keep it forever, I would. 🤍

There’s just something about holding your baby close, breathing in that sweet little head, and wishing you could stay in that moment a little longer.

As a mama of three, I’ve come to appreciate these little moments more deeply with each baby.

The days are fuller now. There are more little hands needing mine, more noise throughout the house, and fewer opportunities to sit quietly and soak up every little detail of the baby in my arms.

And I wouldn’t trade a bit of it. 🥹

But I think that’s what makes these moments feel all the more precious.

The weight of their little body against your chest. The softness of their cheeks. The way they curl into you when they’re sleepy.

Someday, I know I’ll miss it all terribly.

And while photographs can’t bring back that sweet newborn smell or the feeling of holding them so small, they have a beautiful way of bringing us back to the moments we wish we could revisit. 🤍

Mama, let yourself linger in these moments a little longer. And please, make sure you’re in the photographs, too.

✨ My newborn sessions are thoughtfully designed to give you the opportunity to slow down and simply enjoy your baby. From wardrobe and professional makeup to a beautiful studio prepared just for you, I’ll take care of the details.

And if you’re hoping to document all those beautiful changes throughout baby’s first year, my Collective Membership includes:

🤍 Four portrait sessions within 12 months
🤍 Priority booking for your family’s milestones
🤍 Access to my curated client wardrobe
🤍 Professional hair and makeup for one session
🤍 $200 toward your heirloom album with each session

📆 My remaining 2026 availability is very limited, and I’m already booking into 2027. If you’re expecting, I’d love to help you reserve a place on my calendar.

💬 Comment CONTACT for newborn session information or MEMBERSHIP to learn more about the Collective.

Humboldt County newborn photographer, Eureka CA newborn photography, McKinleyville newborn photographer, Arcata CA motherhood photography, Fortuna CA newborn portraits
When was the last time you had a beautiful photogr When was the last time you had a beautiful photograph of yourself with your children? 🤍

Not a selfie. Not a quick picture you asked someone to take. But a photograph you genuinely love, one that captures the connection you share with your little ones.

As mothers, we’re so often the ones documenting everyone else’s lives.

And yet, years from now, I imagine some of the photographs our children will treasure most are the ones that include us.

The way we held them. The way we looked at them. The way they fit so perfectly in our arms.

✨ My motherhood and family sessions are designed to give you those photographs without adding another thing to your already full plate.

I’ll help with wardrobe, location planning, gentle posing guidance, and even designing beautiful artwork for your home afterward.

And if you’re hoping to document more of your family’s story, I’d love to introduce you to the Collective Membership.

🌿 Four portrait sessions within 12 months
🌿 Priority booking and exclusive membership benefits
🌿 Access to my curated client wardrobe
🌿 Professional hair and makeup for one session
🌿 $200 toward your heirloom album with each session
🌿 A wonderful value compared with booking sessions individually

From maternity and newborn portraits to milestones and family photographs, we’ll thoughtfully document the seasons you want to remember.

📆 My remaining 2026 availability is very limited, and I’m already booking into 2027.

💬 Comment CONTACT to inquire about a session or MEMBERSHIP for details about the Collective.

Humboldt County motherhood photographer, Eureka CA family photography, Trinidad CA family photographer, Arcata CA motherhood portraits, McKinleyville family photography
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