I recently submitted my second round of Vermont Minimum Course of Study (MCOS) forms for home school. Along the way I’ve learned some ways to streamline the process and to make my life less stressful.

Vermont MCOS Tips

Your family photo session needs to be a time to capture gorgeous family photos. I also want you and yours to be very comfortable at the session. So, there are lots of non-photography steps I take along the way.

How I Ensure a Relaxed Photo Session

I recently submitted my first Vermont EOYA (End of Year Assessment). I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the process is not that hard! These simple tips will get you through it painlessly too.

Vermont EOYA Tips

Carving precious time out from a family reunion for photos is an investment that will pay dividends for generations. And, with the right photographer, it will actually be one of the most enjoyable parts of your time together.

Five Reasons to Hire a Family Reunion Photographer

Managing challenges we face personally, in our work and with our families can be hard. One of the places I turn for inspiration and ideas is books. Today I’m sharing three books that have inspired me lately.

Three Books that Have Inspired Me Lately

Today I’m sharing three easy ideas for childhood photos from infancy through the teen years. These are photos I would include in any photo session, but you can capture them on your own too.

Three Annual Must-have Childhood Photos

You might be wondering when it’s time to invest in lifestyle family photography. Here are three ways to know.

Three Signs It’s Time to Hire a Lifestyle Family Photographer

I am a storyteller, always trying to capture a simple family photo that tells a story. Today I’m sharing a few tips for including the setting in family photos that any photographer can use.

Three Simple Family Photo Tips: How to Include the Setting

Next to my bicycle, my camera is my favorite thing I own. It opens creative options, helps me practice gratitude and is an outlet for the part of my brain that once loved teaching physics. Today I’m sharing five specific features of my Canon 5d Mark iv that I love for family photography.

Five Camera Features I Love for Family Photography

Yesterday spring showed up in all it’s glory and I had so much fun capturing some spring photos. A few friends have recently asked how I balance educating four children, self-care and my business. I thought that a day-in-the-life home education and celebration of spring post would be a fun change of pace. I’ll be back next week with some photo tips.

Welcome Spring at Pond Academy

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Kate Farrell is a professional lifestyle family and dog photographer based in Williston, Vermont, serving Burlington, Stowe and Northern Vermont. 
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