1. Waking up early. I am a huge morning person, and love my morning coffee (and the beauty that is my french press). Sunrise sessions mean getting up early, and being able to drink coffee while watching a TED Talk, or reading...or just drinking coffee.

2. Casual. Clearly, if you're waking up around 5am you get a way with being more casual. Most morning sessions, I simply roll out of bed, brush my teeth, keep my glasses on, change into my favorite flannel, grab my camera and head out.

3. Lighting. There is something so beautiful about that first ray of sun breaking into a new day. Morning light feels fresh and new. The photographs turn out brighter, with a sweet glow. & so far, I've never been unsatisfied with this time of day.

Besides, being up early gives you even more of an excuse to nap mid-day - and who doesn't love naps?