Virginia Beach portrait and lifestyle photographer specializing in comfortable portraits and candids

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We have officially made the call to stop photographing weddings after a 13 year career in the industry. Yep, I quit wedding photography. You are now reading the blog of a Virginia Beach Portrait Photographer. I can’t wait to see you in the North End. Pleasure House Point. First Landing State Park. But let’s back […]

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A cozy Virginia Beach newborn and family photography session. I was so excited to get this family in front of my camera. The addition of a second baby into a family is something I’ve heard is kind of a game changer. It’s hard, and weird, and everyone’s routine is disrupted. For so many reasons, it […]

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Let’s talk about what to wear for a photo session. Modern portraiture is far more candid and movement oriented. As a photographer, I want you to look at your photos as moments out of your life. While I obviously don’t want you to show up in your yoga pants, your look should be a good […]

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Under the overcast sky overlooking the Potomac River at The Osprey’s at Belmont Bay, Adrienne and Emil promised each other forever. They said, “We are together not because we need to be, but because we want to be.” Emil, in his vows, said he’d been completely fine as a single man, but in Adrienne, he […]

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Colonial Williamsburg Gardens Engagement Session. To say I loved working with these two is such an understatement! Adrienne and Emil came down to Williamsburg to spend a couple days tasting their way through the town, and of course, for their engagement session! I love how they made a trip out of it. They happened to […]

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Cherry Blossoms Engagement Session in Richmond Virginia. In my 10+ years of being a wedding photographer, I’ve learned that cherry blossom photos can be the most sought after of all “types” of pictures. It is a lofty goal to set months out to try and aim for the perfect date. But I love setting lofty […]

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American Rover Waterside Wedding in Norfolk Virginia. Deenie and Gary are a breath of fresh air! From the moment we connected on the phone, I knew that we would work so well together! It would be a shorter work day for me, but no matter how long I’m present on a wedding day, I aim to […]

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Intimate Wedding In Lexington Virginia. I am always, 100%, FOR my couples. Whatever they want, I want that for them and will do what it takes to make it happen! This wedding, another impacted by the effects of COVID, started as an idea to quickly get married somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Something quick. […]

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Citrus Inspired Styled Shoot in Smithfield Virginia. This past year, I stepped out on a limb and signed up for a styled shoot. I hadn’t been a part of a styled shoot in years. They are a great way to shoot with zero pressure AND get inspired, something that I struggle to pursue on my […]

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A Light and Airy Pregnancy Announcement in Hampton Roads. When Anna posted on Facebook that she was looking for someone to do a photo swap with her, I jumped at the opportunity! She is a lifestyle blogger based out of the Hampton Roads/Richmond area. Her style is flawless, light, and feminine, and she’s also a […]

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