Engagements at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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Rene and Hunter had a beautiful evening for their Back Bay Engagements, just before the 110 degree heat index days arrived! They are getting married this September at the Tar Roof in Pungo, Virginia surrounded by their closest family and friends. Their daughter, Aislynn, joined them for some portraits together. It was so easy to get Aislynn to smile and … Read More

Maternity Portraits at Francis Land House: Ali and Rob

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At the end of their maternity portrait session at the Francis Land House I had to tell Ali and Rob, “Man! You two are so in love!” Not that they really needed me to tell them that because it just completely radiated out of them! These moments of them becoming parents for the first time, together, was a joy to … Read More

White Oak Canyon: Her Hike Collective

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We had a smaller but mighty group of women on this hike with us! Four other women went with me to hike White Oak Canyon and splash around in the water at the base of waterfalls. Three of those women were on their first hike with Her Hike Collective and one of those women is MY MOM! She is an … Read More

Your 10 All -Time Favorite Blog Posts

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I love looking at my Google Analytics for my website and today I am sharing with you all your ten favorite blog posts of ALL-TIME according to Google tracking your page views on my website! It makes me feel like I am extremely tech savvy! I can learn and research what favorite blog posts that you all want to see … Read More

Has Camera – Will Travel: Destination Wedding Locations to Photograph

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I have caught the travel bug and I blame it partly on our amazing honeymoon to Asheville, North Carolina. I learned awhile ago that a lot of couples looking for a wedding photographer don’t just assume that photographers will travel for weddings and that they actually have a hard time finding a photographer for their destination wedding! WHAT? I thought … Read More

The Chrysler Museum of Art Wedding: Alyssa and Tyler

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Alyssa greeted me with a big hug and was ready to begin their wedding day at the Chrysler Museum of Art when she arrived that afternoon! Alyssa pulled out a bright pink The Mrs. Box with her new initial on it first and her eyes lit up. As she handed me her jewelry and other details to photograph she realized … Read More