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Senior sessions are so darn fun for me!! It’s such an exciting time of life and I love getting to know these incredible young people in the Valley! Sela is absolutely amazing and besides being poised and wise beyond her years, she’s also incredibly kind!! It was such a joy to hear all about her […]

PORTRAITS

April 12, 2023

Sela | Staunton Virginia Senior Photographer

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I absolutely adore these two and, just to be forewarned, I know I shared too many pictures and it’s making the page slow to load– they’re just too great to not share them all!! Matt and Danielle are so kind and lovely. They came in from Richmond to document their love and their sweet fur […]

PORTRAITS

February 27, 2023

Lystad | Virginia Engagement Photographer | Staunton VA | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Virginia Wedding Photographer | Virginia Engagement Photography

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It was such an honor to take this family’s photos! Annie and I went to the same church growing up– I honestly just remember us as kids so it was such a shock to see her gorgeous self with her own family!! Feels like just yesterday we were all in school. Chris and I ran […]

PORTRAITS

January 3, 2022

The Anholds | Virginia Newborn Photographer

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I just adore this family so much!! If you look through my portrait gallery you’ll see this family grow over the ages! It’s been an honor to document this family throughout the years and see their beautiful children come into their lives. Also on a side note if I ever get around to making a […]

PORTRAITS

October 5, 2021

Nycum Family | Virginia Family Photographer

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Who knew broccoli could look so vogue?! I adore this sweet family and their enthusiasm for life! I definitely would call this one year old an Adventure Baby. Josiah is on the go and interested in everything around him. He loves checking out things, waving to everyone, and delighting us all with his baby tooth […]

PORTRAITS

June 4, 2021

Josiah | First Year | Virginia Family Photographer

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Tommy got in touch with me to ask if I would be up for a proposal shoot and of course I was in! These two avid hikers and life chasers did McAfee Knob as one of their first dates so Tommy planned to ask Erin for forever there. So darn sweet! He designed a ring […]

ENGAGEMENTS, PORTRAITS

December 30, 2020

Tommy & Erin | McAfee Knob Proposal | Roanoke VA Photographer

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I absolutely loved getting to capture Elliott’s one year photos!! She and her sweet Mama met up with me and I just seriously couldn’t get over little Elliott!! Sweet girl is just as classy and cute and her Mama who I’m lucky enough to call a friend! I seriously couldn’t stop gushing over what a […]

PORTRAITS

August 18, 2019

Elliott | One Year | Virginia Family Photographer

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I’ve known sweet Samantha since grade school and ran a lot of miles with her when we were in cross country and track together! My favorite part was just getting to talk all that time– I mean we were so young, not even winded, full conversations! Later in college at Tech, I would meet John, […]

ENGAGEMENTS

August 6, 2019

John + Samantha | Mountain Engagement Session | Staunton VA Wedding Photographer

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Oh, friends, you’re going to adore this love story.   The scene: a university library The love interests: two sweeter-than-ice-cream college sweethearts The plot: boy and girl meet, date, encourage each other through school and life The climax: a beautiful summer wedding complete with mild breeze   Louis and Kendall’s wedding day was so reflective […]

WEDDINGS

August 11, 2018

The Gaertners | Bluestone Vineyard Wedding | Bridgewater VA Wedding Photographer

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I love that I’ve been able to document this family through so many life events! I cannot believe Jared and Kelsey’s sweet boy is one!! It seems like the other day their first baby turned one and now little brother is here hitting his own milestones! This family is a true joy and I always […]

PORTRAITS

November 6, 2016

Jack⎜One Year ⎜Virginia Child Photographer