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Tori, a true local artist, approached me for some updated head shots for her website! So, on a cool day in October, we went to her favorite nook of Richmond and wandered. You have to check out her new brand that just launched: Tori Watson! There is also a great giveaway that has products from […]

As Christmas gift to each other, Sam and Sara met me in Williamsburg for a couple’s portrait session. Sara is in school in Virginia and Sam is studying in Georgia, so I’m glad we were able to find time for this! We wandered around Waller Mill Park and laughed out loud the entire time. The happiness […]

I arrived early to get set up and start the Frank Sinatra Pandora Station. I wanted to set the mood for this “Old Hollywood” influenced shoot. Whitney’s wedding was one of my favorites from this year and I was so excited when she opted to use her engagement session for a bridal session after the […]

While this style of shoot isn’t my typical, I’m pretty excited to share just a few photos from this session. Meet, once again, Diana. She and I were best friends as children, and it’s been SUCH an honor to be able to document her engagement, wedding, and now her pregnancy. She is having a little […]

Eleni. Eh-LEH-knee // Greek Meaning: Sun ray, or shining light. I arrived at Eleni’s home and her, her mom and I hopped into their Jeep and made our way down to the family’s river home. I never really thought, “Oh man, this long car ride could be pretty awkward,” but I guess it could have […]

Before I share Mary and Peter’s wedding, I have to share her bridal session. When Mary said she wanted to have her session at a restaurant, I wasn’t sure how it would go – like, with booths and tables and a bar in the background? No. Upon arrival, I saw BEAUTIFUL urban balconies and plenty […]

Catherine is one of the sweetest people I’ve photographed. She is a musician working for International Cooperating Ministries and uses her gifts and talents to serve the Lord – how cool is that?! Contacting me about some portraits, she told me about her most recent project. Catherine has been recording in Nashville, preparing for her upcoming EP, […]

Nia and Keith are brother and sister. February 1st this year, they set out on a journey – the weight loss one – to which so many people can relate. They began with a simple goal: Fit into a well tailored peacoat by December 1, 2012. And so, this began. You can click on the […]

Film. A four letter word that has been buzzing around our industry for years now. My journey into the photography world began with film, like a lot of people. And when I went looking for a photography school, I wanted one with film classes. I dreamed of Brooks Institute of Photography. And although I landed […]

I never thought I’d be a school photographer. My memories of school photographers are cloudy. I hated sitting on that box, hoping I didn’t blink while I stare nervously into the camera lens. One shot. The same set up for each kid, unless you requested a colored gel over the lights. And the results? NEVER […]