Capturing Beloved memories

Winter is often a quiet time of the year for photographers, at least here in Virginia. The weather can be somewhat unpredictable. You never know if it will be cold or warm, rainy or sunny, but sometimes, the starts align and the late afternoon light is just extra magic. I’m not sure if it’s the way the light shines through the naked brown trees or if it’s the fact that after weeks of early sunsets and chilly days, seeing a golden glowy sunset is extra special. Either way, such was the case when I met up with Holly and Colin for their Maymont maternity portraits. 

This fall I attended a wonderful workshop, GATHER, with The Kindred Path in Richmond. I learned so much in just that one day and I am so excited to be joining them for another workshop this spring! If you haven’t already, read more about the morning session at GATHER, here!  Part two: Glowing garden family […]

I have been wanting to attend a photography workshop for YEARS. They are such a great opportunity for gorgeous content and learning from other seasoned professionals. Most of the workshops I found were oriented for wedding professionals, or were too far away for someone who works full-time in a second job. When I saw the […]

The best compliment you can give any photographer is to come back them year after year for your family portraits. It means the world to me to know that you love your portraits and that you enjoyed your experience with me! In the age of social media where imposter syndrome runs wild and free, it can be really hard emotionationally for creatives to keep going. But, this is what keeps me going day in and day out.

Sweet Eliza’s newborn portraits were taken in the middle of the a big heat wave in Virginia this July. It was toasty outside, so I was glad to be in the cool A/C for newborn portraits.

It was a cold January day when I met up with the newly-minted family of four for little Emmett’s newborn portraits, but the burnt orange and beige color palette that mom picked out for the family’s outfits made it feel so warm!

A classic spring maternity post up on the blog today! Virginia & Jonathan were the sweetest couple, and you could just feel how excited they are to become parents later this spring!  We met up at Bryan Park in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia for their maternity portraits. I loved how Virginia’s peacock-colored gown both […]

I love winter. I love it for the fashion, for the activities (the Burns are big winter sports fans ;)) the holidays, and the weather (yes, I LOVE snow!) I also love that it’s another excuse to hold mini sessions.  I hosted this year’s holiday mini’s at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). I […]

For me, Autumn means cozy sweaters, big mugs of warm coffee, bonfires, colorful leaves, and fall mini portraits!! I love hosting mini portraits because I get to meet so many new families, as well as see returning clients from years’ past! Minis are a great excuse to document the latest stage in your family’s story. […]