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My clients often ask, “What should we wear?” when it comes to their family portrait session. I understand the ins and outs of the feelings behind this question because I too have wrestled with this same concern when getting my own family ready for our family portraits. As a professional family photographer I wish I […]

Stress-Free Family Portrait Outfits: Tips for a Perfectly Coordinated Look

Portrait Sessions

Family of four sitting on the beach for a family portrait

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As you probably know, photographing my clients at the beach is my preferred location. I love the beach for a few reasons. It’s unique to where we live, it’s a vast space that offers lots of natural light with the beautiful addition of waves and it always results in dreamy portraits no matter the time […]

Beyond the Beach: Exploring Alternative Portrait Locations in Virginia Beach

Portrait Sessions

Toddler Girl sitting on metropolitan stairs

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Newborn sessions hold such a special place in my heart. They’re such a lovely opportunity to capture all the sweetness of the first few weeks of your baby’s life. The tiny toes, sweet little fists and angel eyelashes are all important details that seem to disappear quickly in their first year. There are a few […]

Capturing the Sweetness: Tips for a Perfect Newborn Photography Session

Portrait Sessions

Newborn portrait session in home, natural posing

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I can’t get enough of Michelle & Zach’s warm beach engagement . We had a gorgeous evening beginning at Cavalier Drive and then finishing with the most perfect sunset on the beach in the North End.

Michelle & Zach, a warm beach Engagement

Engagements

Virginia Beach Engagement Session in the North End

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The importance of printing your portraits and photos cannot be overstated in my opinion. Growing up a Xennial (a person on the cusp of Gen X and Millennial generations) I experienced the rapid transformation from analog to digital in pretty much all forms of media. While I didn’t grow up in a house with video […]

The Importance of Printing

Print

portrait wall gallery

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The Eastern Shore of Virginia is synonymous with oysters. Growing up on the Eastern Shore, Annie, was very thoughtful in planning her wedding with Zach and sharing the beauty of her hometown. Her graceful & classic style paired well with the grey, sage green and soft blue colors that illustrated the natural beauty of the […]

Annie & Zach, an Eastern Shore Oyster Wedding

Weddings

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Kristen & Jordans French inspired engagement session could only be described as a total dream. The beautiful brick and cobblestone of Cavalier Drive set the stage for this Netflix worthy session. Fitz & Fiona were perfect darlings and may have enjoyed having their picture taken more their Mommy and Daddy. Kristen’s choice of a flirty […]

Kristen & Jordan, a French inspired Engagement Session

Engagements

French inspired Engagement Session, Virginia Beach French Bulldogs

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Caroline & Hunter’s Springtime engagement session on the Eastern Shore was everything we could have hoped for! They choose Eyre Hall and Kiptopeake State Park for their two locations. They also brought along their platinum retriever puppy, Stevie who added to our fun together!! I love when my clients include their fur babies. Carolines choice […]

Caroline & Hunter, Springtime Engagement on the Eastern Shore, VA

Engagements

Cape Charles Engagement Portraits, Eyre Hall, Spring

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A perfect blend of hand designed invitations, painted metal accents designed by Drew along with gorgeous florals under twinkling lights at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art made a most magical wedding day. One thing I do enjoy about couples having a Catholic mass is it typically allows more flexibility to our timeline of the […]

Maddie & Drew, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Wedding

Weddings

Bride and Groom under veil, Virginia MOCA Wedding

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A coastal inspired wedding at the Virginia Beach Marriott Hotel.

Maggie & Jacob, A Coastal Wedding at The Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Weddings

Virginia Beach Wedding Party, Coastal Blue Dresses, Grey Suits, Sandbridge

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