Sweet 16 parties get a bad rep on TV these days.  You see all the craziness and drama, but this one was definitely different!  Two parents putting tons of love & effort into make it a very special birthday party for their daughter, turning 16, and their son, turning 13.  And the kids?  Totally thankful.  […]

I met Sarah online when we first moved to Virginia & since then we’ve traded out photo session for each other.  In fact, one of our maternity images she took is on a canvas in our living room!  And like any smart momma, she knew that her son’s birthday would be fun-filled & a little […]

There are times when I get invited to photograph an event that is totally out of my comfort zone– this was one of them!  I don’t often do things like this because I like to focus on my wedding & family clients, but things like this force me to be a better photographer on the […]

Another baby shower?  Why, yes!  This is the third baby shower I’ve hosted this year!  Thankfully, I’m not hosting them all by myself, and have enlisted the help of many others. But when your best friends are all having babies, you just have to jump in when it comes to celebrating! Witness the incredible features […]

Four and a half years ago I lost a niece shortly after her birth.  She was born at 29 weeks and her lungs weren’t developed enough for survival.  Her twin sister survived and is a beautiful reminder of life.  That experience is what spurred me on into the photography field, so it was natural for […]

My husband’s 10 year high school reunion came way quicker than we thought!  I snagged a few pictures of the night– it was a blast! Oh hey, it’s us!

This year was a little different for photography.  I took a few months off at the beginning of this year after having my little girl, and oh it was wonderful!  We also bought a new camera & expanded into videography.  Here’s a snapshot from each session this year! Okay, you got me… some of these […]

People have varying opinions about Trash the Dress sessions.  Some think, “Oh but it’s such a pretty dress!” while others say, “I’ll never wear it again & it’s already dirty from the reception.” Melissa had another perspective entirely.  Her marriage is over, and she is now healing.  It’s not what she dreamed of when she […]

Sometimes the stars align and I’m able to get a sneak peek up very quickly.  Tonight is one of those nights!  For one, it’s winter, and my schedule is a bit slower than it is in the summer, and it’s also Saturday night, which means my husband goes to sleep early and I have some […]

Someone had a birthday!  I took some family photos for Lauren and Allie a few months ago and now Allie is turning one! There’s the birthday girl! And boy, Allie had the cutest outfit on! She totally dug into the cake! Check out that happy baby! I love all the pink and pearls. And she had […]