Lifestyle Film Family Session at Oatlands Plantation
I first met Megan earlier this spring as I helped second shoot a wedding with her at Mount Ida. She’s a talented photographer herself and as sweet as they come! She truly brings such joy wherever she goes. Did I mention she was only a few weeks out from delivering her sweet boy? This woman […]
READ MORE Fall Engagement Photos at Early Mountain Vineyards in Charlottesville: Michelle & Matthew
Early Mountain Vineyards is one of those places that you simply can’t get enough. Beyond their amazing wine, the views of the rolling hills and Blue Ridge Mountains shines in every season…especially in the fall! Michelle & Matthew were meeting her family at Massanutten for the Thanksgiving holiday, so they wanted to have their engagement […]
READ MORE 5 Tips for Stress-Free Family Photos on Your Wedding Day
Everyone you love has gathered to celebrate you two, and one of the most joyful parts of the wedding day can get a bad rap for being stressful…family portrait time. But, I promise it doesn’t have to be stressful! Though family photos can be a bit more formal than the rest of the photos from […]
READ MORE James 6 Months Film Family Session in Charlottesville
One of the most exciting things about photographing children and families is that each and every session is completely different and so unique depending on the children’s personalities, the setting, the season, you name it. I was honored to photograph sweet James come into this world, and we photographed her first few days at home […]
READ MORE Sophisticated Southern Garden Wedding: Annicka & Jake
It’s always such a treat to see a couple’s vision for their wedding day come to life. Over the planning process, we talk about details, vision, and all the in-between, so I was eager to see how Annicka & Jake’s vision would come together. When I first talked to Annicka, she told me about why […]
READ MORE How to Pick Your Ceremony Time
There are so many decisions to make when planning your wedding, and one question I hear brides talk about often is choosing the time of their ceremony. Of course, your planner will help you make this decision based on all of the logistics of the day, but here are a few key questions to ask […]
READ MORE The McGinnis Family: Summer Session at Home
As summer is truly fading into fall (well, it may not feel like it right now!), I wanted to share one last summer session with the sweet McGinnis family. Abi is the incredibly talented artist behind Abigail T. Calligraphy. I first met Abi through our mutual friend, Katie Jacobs, and you may recognize Abi’s gorgeous […]
READ MORE The Bricker Family: Pjs & Pop tarts
You may remember a couple of these sweet little faces, as I photographed Matilda and her mama last summer at their home in Charlottesville. When Elisa asked me to photograph their family at home this summer, I was so honored and excited to spend time photographing her sweet family. The Brickers have such a beautiful […]
READ MORE Amy & Alex: Heirloom Box
You would think that after many years of printing photos, packaging prints and sending off heirlooms that it would become just another task in my daily work. But, I can honestly say that it never gets old to see my couples’ wedding photos printed and packaged in a beautiful Heirloom Box that they can enjoy […]
READ MORE FAQ: How do I prepare for my newborn session?
1. When do we schedule our session? I always recommend reaching out by the beginning of your third trimester to confirm availability. My calendar books up about 1-2 months out, so the sooner, the better! After booking, since your sweet baby gets to pick when they come, I will be “on call” for the couple weeks […]
READ MORE Zach & Kelsey: Big Spring Farm Wedding
The first time I met Kelsey & Zach, we met up at a Starbucks in Raleigh, NC after I had a family session in the area. They were fellow JMU Dukes and spent time dating long distance before both moving to Raleigh. Even early in the morning, these two simply radiated joy…they were just thrilled to […]
READ MORE 2017 Mini Sessions are Here!
If you’ve been following this week, you may have noticed me hinting about a special announcement! After such a fun week of sharing some recent family sessions, I’m so excited to announce my fall mini session dates! Every year, it’s such a joy to work with so many families and couples to document their sweet […]
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