Year 2018 in Review: Virginia Wedding Photography

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2018 Wedding season was one for the books! I loved each and every wedding day that I got to play a part in and truthfully, I don’t want to ever stop sharing the photographs from these Virginia wedding days. Here is a round up of just some of the highlights from each wedding day that I was graciously asked to … Read More

Alana and Matt’s Anniversary Adventure Session: Skyline Drive, Virginia

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Alana and Matt’s anniversary adventure session started on Skyline drive! A popular spot for hiking and sightseeing. Where we stopped to take their portraits and explore a little you could connect to the Appalachian Trail. I have actually hiked that for a few miles to connect to the Hawksbill Mountain trail. If you can believe it, Alana and Matt were … Read More

The Best of Black and White Photography: 2017

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Some moments that are so beautiful demand to be felt through a black and white portrait. This moment with Rene and her daughter, her flower girl, was one of those moments! I am sharing some of my favorite moments and portraits of this past wedding season that I felt demanded to be felt through black and white photography. Torie and … Read More

27 Lessons that I have Learned in 27 Years

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I have a lot to learn, in life and in business. But as I have lived, and as I have gone through hard times and amazing times I have learned a lot. Some lessons are funny and amusing and some are heartwarming. Some lessons were tough to learn and some shaped me into a better person. These are not always … Read More

The Flyway Lodge Wedding: Knotts Island

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The Flyway Lodge is a hidden and architectural gem in Knotts Island. It is technically in North Carolina, but it was not far past the Virginia border which makes it a unique and convenient venue for couples looking for something truly unique! Besides it’s main building, with a spectacular pitched roof and shingles, their entire land is beautiful. The land … Read More