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As I’m walking into motherhood, all of the different milestones with a little one hit a little closer to home. Seeing mothers celebrate and also shed some tears as their babies grow older is such a beautiful thing to watch. You may remember the Davis family from last year, as we worked together for a […]

Every time I talk to parents, they are always telling me “it really does go so fast…” I’m sure there are moments (many, of course) where the days feel so long, even if you’re enjoying every moment. When I get to document a child’s first year, it’s such a joy to press pause for each […]

When is the last time you sat down to scroll through your phone or tablet to look at the photos you’ve taken? Did you sit around with your family to enjoy them? Have you backed them up to multiple spots in case your phone breaks or your hard drive crashes? Now, when is the last […]

When I think of southern charm, I think of the Dellinger family. I’ve known Kelly for a few years now, and we became fast friends after meeting through the wedding industry. She’s always been the epitome of a Southern woman, and her husband, Drew, fits the role of a dear Southern gentleman. They had me photograph […]

The in-between moments are the moments I hope to never forget, so I love when clients come to me seeking to document that precious time too. The Binkley Family welcomed Miss Rowan earlier last year, and had reached out about a session during one of my recent trips to Nashville. They wanted something a bit […]

As you may remember, Jeremy and I traveled out west to Lake Tahoe earlier this summer for Stephanie & Freddy‘s wedding (which if you missed it, be sure to see their post here!). Funny enough, I had only found out I was pregnant a few weeks prior. I was feeling great, until a few days […]

This is one of those posts that I can’t believe I’m actually writing. You see, I’ve been one of those women who has always adored children and wanted children, but to be honest, I’ve been deathly afraid of pregnancy. If you’d ask me “what scares you about it?,” I’d say, “Well, how long do you […]

Earlier this spring, I was talking with Sarah over at Old Metropolitan Hall and mentioned collaborating on a bright summer styled shoot that would feature a lovely color palette since Old Metropolitan Hall has such a gorgeous blank space. Shortly after, I reached out to a few talented friends and the shoot began to come together […]

Let’s be honest, it can be pretty hard to choose a photographer. Whether it be your wedding, welcoming your first child or updated portraits for this season in your life. It can be overwhelming to look at portfolios, reach out to different photographers, figure out your budget and what exactly you’re hoping for in the […]

You may remember this sweet couple from their engagement session here in Charlottesville at The Market at Grelen. The funny part is, they actually live in Texas, and recently moved from Nashville last year. The world truly is small and it’s a funny place. You may also remember from my post about their engagement session that […]

I first met Alyssa back in college at JMU, as she was the sweet sister of my friend, Ashley. Ashley and I worked at UREC together for many years, and as soon as we moved back to Charlottesville, we reconnected as she had moved here shortly after school. Soon after moving, I got the sweetest email from […]

A blog post on a Saturday!? Well, it’s our anniversary (The big 5!) and just like the past couple of years, I couldn’t help but share a few favorite photos, as I feel like my favorites change each year. And I expect they’ll keep changing as the years continue on. That notion alone makes me […]