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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

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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

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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

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Newborn portrait session in home, natural posing

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I’d like to begin with saying a beach family vacation is the PERFECT occasion to have family portraits taken. Especially when you’re vacationing together with your extended family. This is likely one of the only times you are all under one roof together, it isn’t a stressful holiday and the weather could not be more […]

Sandbridge Beach Family Portraits

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Family beach portrait, vacation family, Sandbridge Virginia Beach Virginia

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Family portraits on the beach are in my top 3 favorite type of portraits to capture. The setting is just magical & when my clients come ready to have fun that’s exactly what we do! Now I don’t have a psychology degree but I can confidently say that when it comes to working with families […]

North End Beach Family Portraits

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Family of 3 beach portrait in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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There is no better time to capture family portraits then when you are on vacation together, seriously! You are all together, having a great time at THE BEACH, so why not capitalize on the opportunity. I especially love when families are including the Grandparents, it’s so special. Can I tell you a secret? I LOVE […]

Rotola Family, Sandbridge Beach Family Portraits

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Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Family Portrait Session, Extended Family, Grandparents

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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Daysha & Elvin for a few years now. In fact, the last time I photographed them, little did I know, they were soon to be expecting a most precious baby girl!  I love my clients and when they can be flexible when Mother Nature is not, I love them […]

Mother’s Day Morning Magic

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One of things I probably hear the most as a portrait photographer is, “I don’t know how well this is going to go but we’ll try” This is typically a statement made by a trepidatious parent who really wants family portraits but has the familiar  “You don’t know my children” tone in their voice. Knowing […]

Family Portrait Sessions 101

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Elizabeth reached out to me after seeing a recent maternity session I had done for one of my best friends. She and her sweet husband, Sean, were anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child who was due in April. Elizabeth and Sean met while serving in the military and had recently been stationed in […]

Magical Golden Hour Maternity Session

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