Yesterday I was lucky enough to capture these beautiful maternity portraits in Virginia Beach for this sweet family expecting their little boy in a few short weeks. The weather was so perfect that it was difficult to feel where my body ended and the beach breeze began. I know a special spot in the area […]

Morning Cherry Blossom Views This morning I was lucky enough capture these beautiful cherry blossom portraits on the Tidal Basin. That is, after I watched the sunrise in our nation’s capital. The cherry blossoms were almost in peak bloom! I couldn’t describe a more picturesque morning if I tried. The water was calm, the breeze […]

The Old Town Engagement Session This morning was absolutely beautiful for this Old Town Alexandria engagement session. Morning sessions are always interesting just because we meet right after sunrise! Luckily daylight savings is only a matter of a few days away, so we started at 7am. The sun had just peaked up over the waterfront. […]

Meet Willow Everyone, meet Willow. Willow is the cutest little golden retriever pup that loves sticks, wind, playing in the sand, and Mom and Dad. These puppy portraits on the beach made my heart sing! How we all met Fun fact: I met Kaylee and Ross at one of our favorite breweries. I was enjoying […]

The sun peeked up over the sand. It was the most perfect day for a newborn portraits on the beach! Heather walked toward me with with a small bundle of joy and two cheerful pups. The morning was pristine. When Heather first contacted me for a newborn session, I told her I did not specialize […]

It is the day before Thanksgiving. There has been little travel this year with and an international pandemic. But today, everyone is together for extended family portraits! The family has grown by two this year. On this day, we captured all of the blessings. I really couldn’t have imagined a better way to lead into […]

He had it all planned. For much of their relationship, Kim and Logan have enjoyed long hikes together. They are all for beautiful adventures. In fact, he was going to propose on a beautiful overlook after a long sunrise hike. The rain had other plans, though. They tried to hike through the mud and slippery […]

Yesterday was Lauren and Connor’s engagement session at Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg, Virginia! These two were so much fun. They arrived ready to have a good time and with their dog in tow! We started their engagement session on her father’s property. The property featured beautiful brush and tall trees, absolutely perfect for pictures! From […]

Yesterday I photographed something very special. A week and a half ago, Adam contacted me to photograph his surprise proposal in Virginia. He told me how in Newport News, there is a special spot. It’s the spot where he and Michelle would go before he had to leave. This couple did long distance for a […]

Fall family portraits were a success! This year I hosted Fall Mini Portrait Sessions at the Kellam Estate in Virginia Beach, Virginia for the very first time. I had SO much fun! Fall family mini portrait sessions will now be an annual occurrence! I held the mini sessions over two days to provide the opportunity […]