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The Dunigan Family // Norfolk, VA
If you looked up "picture perfect" in the dictionary, the Dunigan Family would be listed right under it. These adorable photos of Hillary, Ryan and Olivia were a great way to celebrate Olivia's first birthday and capture moment's for Hillary's first Mother's Day as a...
Timmons Family // Flyway Lodge
When Lyndsey told me that she wanted a farm/field/country feel for their family photo shoot, I KNEW the Flyway Lodge in Knotts Island, North Carolina would be the perfect location! The beautiful July weather was just right and we couldn't have had a better photo...
Brent & Kim // Engagement Session, Freemason District, Norfolk
I photographed Brent and Kim on Sunday to celebrate and capture their recent engagement. WOW did they rock their engagement session. They put up with me dragging them all over the Freemason district of Norfolk, VA for a good hour and half (In the humidity and heat!)...
Should I Hire a Photographer for Photos of my Child?
"Why should I hire a professional photographer to take pictures of my kid when I can do it myself?" "My kid is shy and a photographer probably couldn't get the greatest shots of him/her." "My iPhone takes just as great of photos than a professional photographer...
Michele + Jake’s Maternity Session // First Landing State Park
Here it is again, one of my favorite spots to shoot at in Virginia Beach: First Landing State Park. This time, we met on the Oceanfront entrance (a hidden gem in my opinion) and you will see why when you see these gorgeous maternity photos! We arrived at the perfect...
Amy & Joey // Engagement Session at First Landing State Park
I recently photographed Amy & Joey at First Landing State park. We had PERFECT weather for their engagement session and it's just making me all excited for their wedding day. They are getting married on October 17th at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterside...
The Hills Family Portrait Session // Beachfront Family Portraits
The sun, the sand, and a camera in my hand capturing family portraits... that's where I love to be! I had a great time photographing the Hills family at the Back Bay Refuge in Virginia Beach. It is one of my absolute favorite places to photograph at. You can feel the...
Thursday Things // My Wedding Venue “Bucket List”
They say Virginia is for lovers . . . and it's also for beautiful wedding venues! I've been shooting weddings in Virginia for about four years and have had the chance to photograph at some beautiful places and venues. I cannot get enough of the southern culture...
Baby Beckham // A lifestyle newborn session
Welcome to the world, Baby Beckham -- or as I will call you forever and always, Bex -- AKA my son's new BFF (because his mom is MY BFF! - are you catching on yet?). This little man is already so loved. Mommy and Daddy welcomed him into the world on Tuesday, May 9th...
Wedding Day Essentials
If there is one thing that I've learned as a wedding photographer, it's that something will be lost, forgotten or misplaced. Thats why I put together this list of wedding day essentials for you! It's inevitable, there are too many wheels turning at once...
