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I try to get photographed at least once a year to remind myself what it’s like. I find I can better relate to my clients if I, too, have a “What should I wear” crisis, and a, “I’m so nervous!” chat with my husband before the session. For our 5 year anniversary, I wanted this […]

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Although this was my first time doing mini sessions, it most definitely won’t be my last. In fact, I might just plan for two dates next year. It’s just enough time to get a perfect amount of photos without loosing the attention of everyone involved! I had 5 sessions this year with a variety of […]

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I just think these two are the sweetest. Ali said over and over again how she was nervous – I hear that and get excited [sorry, Ali!] because that means my clients will trust me to do my job! But honestly, it also means that their session will be amazing. Ali and Mike were so […]

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I’m realizing every day that the summer is coming to a close, and in just a day or so, it will be officially FALL! I’m also receiving many inquiries for fall sessions in my inbox! I tend to only photograph weddings, but at this time of year, I love to accommodate and make time for […]

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Over the past year, I’ve been able to spend many hours with Janie Medley of Janie Medley Flora Design and The Bride’s CafeĀ helping with some of her smaller projects. For her 56th birthday, Janie asked if I could take a few portraits for her… just for fun! What a great way to celebrate, I thought! […]

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Emily got married this past Saturday at a friend’s estate. Although I wasn’t there to capture her wedding, I did get to photograph her bridal portraits earlier this month! These are some of my favorite photos to take. The confidence and excitement from brides when they get into their wedding dress for the first time […]

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It was all girls in the studio this month. I help a few studio sessions and had some amazing women join me! We started each of their sessions with make-up from Emily Hudspeth, and she made the girls look beautiful before they jumped on set. Thanks to these women who spent a few hours with […]

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When I started to pursue photography, I wanted to be a studio photographer. I loved the perfection in lighting you could achieve, and I even like spending time in photoshop to really polish off the images. But wedding photography was a challenge and most photographers shot in all natural light, so I dove head first […]

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Many of you know that I’ve been interested in studio portraits for a while. Well, I’m finally going to officially offer Studio Sessions as a regular service. More about the vision for these sessions in the coming weeks, but to celebrate, February 19th, I’m holding Studio Sessions all day! This opportunity is limited to 6 […]

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Carter and Winston’s wedding was just recently featured in Virginia Living! If you find yourself in a bookstore, you should check it out! They had an amazing wedding that was styled so perfectly! A few weeks before the big day, we met at Main Street Train Station for her bridals; I’m so happy I can […]

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