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Family portraits are more than just a collection of smiling faces; they are a celebration of love and togetherness. Where multi-generational family portraits show us the enduring bonds that span across generations. In Fluvanna, one family decided to commemorate a special day by capturing the essence of their family’s history. While cherishing the memory of […]

I am eagerly anticipating our upcoming portrait session! Portrait sessions can seem intimidating but I promise, they don’t have to be. Let’s plan ahead and take any nerves or if you’re doing the “right thing” (whatever that is anyway, we’ll get to that) out of the equation with these last minute tips. Last-minute tips to […]

One of my favorite times of year in Washington D.C. is the Cherry Blossoms blooming season!  In fact D.C. is famous for its stunning cherry blossom trees all across the world.  The History of the Cherry Blossoms: In 1912, the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan, Yukio Ozaki, gifted 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the city of […]

As an Alexandria, VA family photographer, Old Town Alexandria is one of my favorite spots! My first fall mini sessions this year were photographed in Alexandria, and they were wildly successful! We had such a beautiful day. The weather was a perfect 61 degrees with a bright sunny afternoon.  These fall mini sessions in Old […]

As a family photographer near Richmond, VA I love taking advantage of all the beautiful places to photograph. The last fall mini session day for this year took place on the back lawn at the Virginia Fine Art Museum in Richmond, Virginia. It was a great chance for me to catch up with some of […]

Christmas Tree Farm photos only get better when you add in a Blue Truck! It’s no secret that the weeks between the start of September through mid-December are some of the busiest weeks in my year. Typically, I end this time frame with lots of mini sessions over the weekends. This year was no different. […]

These Christmas Tree Farm mini sessions are just what I needed to get me in the holiday spirit this year. With a very full wedding schedule right up to Christmas, I felt the season really crept on me fast. I didn’t anticipate the arrival as much as I normally would! My husband and I have […]

Three generations of strong independent women in one photo? Ummm… Yes please! I met Sam last year during my Holiday Mini Sessions. When she reached out to me this year with the idea of generational family photos including her sister, mother, & Gran, I was all in! I have wanted to do a portrait session […]