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Chrissy + Ali MarriedAssociate Photographer for Aurelia StudiosFaithbrooke Barn & Vineyards | Luray, VA On my birthday weekend this year, I headed up to Luray, VA with Aurelia Studios (that bestie photographer I am always talking about) to Faithbrooke Barn and Vineyards for Chrissy and Ali’s wedding. It was SOOOO hot in Virginia this year […]

Harrison FamilyBelle Grove Plantation | Middletown, Virginia Warning: You’re going to want to do a fall family session after seeing this shoot I did! This run of the Harrisons is actually my inlaws and niece. I have been in the Harrison family orbit for 5 years this month! Aside from our two family beach trips, […]

More than any other question, clients always ask what they should wear to their family session. Coordinating your outfits can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ve created some sample clothing boards and color palettes to jump-start you as you plan your family’s clothing. For fall, I’m loving warm tones like […]

FAMILY ALBUMS! It’s no secret I LOVE albums. I love all forms of printed photos, but I really really love albums. Admittedly, I am a book person. I was resistant to my (now beloved) Kindle, it’s just so convenient, but I still can’t wait to get my hands on a good book I can turn […]

Melissa + Winston | EngagedRandolph Macon College & The State Fair of Virginia Melissa and Winston are such a fun couple! They were up for anything so we had a great time exploring the fair and Randolph Macon’s Beautiful Ashland Campus. Winston Graduated from RMC so Melissa knew it was the perfect place to capture […]

Erin + Anthony Married | Gainesville, VirginiaHoly Trinity Catholic Church & Regency at Dominion Valley I was absolutely smitten with Erin and Anthony’s romantic Gainsville church ceremony and the Regency at Dominion Valley wedding! Of course, I fawned over the soft purple florals and elegant details. What photographers wouldn’t?! Every bit of the lite styling […]

Over the past year, I have had a lot of interest in senior guy portrait sessions (and yes, I do do them). Now, I definitely don’t do nearly as many senior girls as guys lately, but I have definitely found a new love for photographing guys. I am a mother of a son and daughter, […]

Arrive Early Arrive 5-10 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time for last minute issues that may arise.  Mini Sessions are scheduled back to back and any amount of time that you’re late will directly impact the length of your session and number of images you may receive. What To Wear I know planning […]