Welcome to the Untethered Photography Community — a social-media-free photography publication created to celebrate the heart of family photography and the artists behind it. Here, we feature inspiring photographers from all over the family and newborn industry, sharing their work, their stories, and the unique ways they see and serve their clients.
This community exists to uplift, connect, and empower — without the noise and distraction. Whether you're just starting out or you're years into your journey, the hope is that you'll see yourself reflected here and feel encouraged to keep showing up, creating, and trusting your instincts. May you grow untethered from perfectionism, comparison, or the voice that says you’re not enough.
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I’m Ashley, a wedding and family photographer based in Fresno, California. I’m a deep feeler, detail lover, and forever fan of ordinary moments that carry extraordinary meaning. With a background in nonprofit work and a heart for connection, I photograph people with the same intentionality I bring to relationships: with presence, purpose, and a calm, reassuring energy.
We all know that feeling – the moment when the world slows down just a bit, and for a second your soul exhales as you realize the moment you’re experiencing right now is one of the ones you’ve always longed for. Maybe you’re eating breakfast with your toddler who still has that fuzzy bed head, or you’re in the hospital room with your newborn after a whirlwind birth, or you’re standing in your grandpa’s front room noticing a picture you hadn’t given much pause to before. Maybe you’re chasing bubbles in the backyard you worked so hard for, or watching the sunset in your hometown.
With nearly a decade of experience teaching young children—many of whom are new to the country and just beginning to learn English—I’ve found that the key to working with kids isn’t control. It’s connection. In the classroom, my focus has always been on helping students feel safe, seen, and supported in an unfamiliar environment. That same heart-led, patient approach is at the center of how I photograph families.
Hi, I’m Brittany. I’m a mom of three, married to my high school sweetheart. We live in chilly Minnesota, but I dream of summer all year round.
I’m a big believer that motherhood deserves more than a selfie. As moms, we are often so busy doing all the things for our family, and yet we’re often left out of the photos. My hope is for mothers to feel seen and adored in my work, because they were there too.
In my hometown, it feels like everyone has a camera and a dream. Photography has become so accessible that nearly every scroll through social media introduces another new photographer offering mini sessions or showcasing their latest work. For a long time, that left me feeling overwhelmed. I’d look at others’ polished portfolios, glowing testimonials, and fully booked schedules and wonder, is there even room for me?
You might be thinking:
What if my photos aren’t good enough?
What if I spend all this time learning and no one books me?
What if I disappoint a client?
Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Photographer? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve recently found yourself falling in love with photography—but have no clue how to turn that passion into a real business—you are absolutely not alone.
You might be thinking:
What if my photos aren’t good enough?
What if I spend all this time learning and no one books me?
What if I disappoint a client?
Self Timer Tips for Photographers // How to Improve Your Self Timer Shots I do self timer photos with my family around 2-3 times each year. I often request them around my birthday or Mother’s Day when I have a good excuse to ask my family to do something that I know they don’t really […]
Hi, I’m Angie — wife, mama to three, homemaker, and a family & newborn photographer based in Lancaster, PA. Since 2012, I’ve been capturing heartfelt, timeless images inspired by my love for family and home. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me savoring hot coffee, snuggling my kids, tending to my garden, or decorating our home.
I believe in slowing down and seeing the beauty in the everyday. My passion is helping families preserve their lives through photographs that make you smile, tear up, and wish for time not to fly by so fast. Your legacy is worth remembering.
As a stand alone business, photographers are often very much going about building and running a business all on their own. After moving states and trying to launch into full time photography, I knew I didn’t want that to be my reality.
Sometimes, though, relying on the people in our personal community to be the ones to encourage us and support our efforts isn’t always the best option. I knew I wanted to find other photographers that I could be friends with, while learning from each other and celebrating each other’s success. However, this is sometimes easier said than done.
Picture this: You shoot an incredible family session. It’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of creating. The experience itself is a joy, and your clients are brought to tears at the sight of their images.
From an artistic perspective, this is it for you. This session and these images are the essence of everything you’ve ever dreamed of creating as a photographer. You feel like you’re creating the art that you were created to create. Pure. Bliss.
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Hi, I’m Caroline! I am the owner and founder of Klaar Photography, a wedding and family
photography studio based in Southern New Hampshire. I am originally from Sweden, and I have
been a professional photographer since I was 18—nearly 20 years now (yikes!).
My story with photography started long before I turned it into a career. In high school, I was both
a photographer and a journalist for our school magazine, and I knew pretty quickly that visual
storytelling was what I wanted to do with my life. In my early 20s, I moved to Boston and earned
my Bachelor’s degree in Photography in 2015. Since then, I have been incredibly lucky to build
a business doing what I love—and meet so many amazing people along the way.
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