I’m in disbelief we are just days away from March of 2017! I have a feeling this year is going to fly by like the last one. Yikes! It seems like winter pressed fast forward as well. I was really hoping to squeeze in a ski trip, but I guess it’s too late around this […]

When I was envisioning a space to gather family and friends in my home, a big and pretty wooden dining room table was exactly what I hoped for. What came to my surprise was the price of purchasing a brand new eight-person table with eight chairs! Yikes! We are talking at least $1,000 … And […]

It’s a HUGE honor to photograph a wedding, and I’m forever thankful for those who trust me from year to year. Each of my couples has a special place in my heart, and I’m glad I have these memories to reflect my experience with them forever. <3 I have been so fortunate to have sweet, […]

I had the privilege of meeting a gracious, BEAUTIFUL, grateful and joyful couple last week. No question why Jason and Maryn were GLOWING in these photos as little baby Charlotte is indeed the one they have been dreaming and praying for. They are just weeks away from finally holding her in their arms, and I […]

We are wrapping up this series with a couple more “Best of 2016” posts, but today is “Reception Details” day!! Despite the fact that all of my 32 weddings last year had different themes, it’s fun seeing these photos together. 🙂 So many unique and beautiful ideas thanks to hard work from the couples and vendors […]

I have to be honest. If you asked me if there was human trafficking in Virginia over a year ago, I would have guessed no. I mean, we hear about it in other countries/continents, but not so much in the U.S. There’s also this perception of girls in chains and held against their will. That does […]

I feel like this blog post is packed with exciting news compared to a typical “Weekend Recap,” but this winter season has been a busy one!! First of all, I won’t chat too much about the details right now, but I attended a conference on Saturday regarding the local concerns of human trafficking. I wrote […]

Devin and Makalea’s engagement session not only kicks off the portrait season, but their anticipated wedding will start the wedding season NEXT MONTH!!! Cannot wait! We met in person for the first time last Friday and I felt as though I have known these two much longer. Together, they are sweet, fun, adventurous and enduring! I […]

I love seeing something for its structural beauty and not necessarily for its appearance. I encourage you to do the same next time you are in an antique/thrift/consignment shop! It’s so much fun knowing that the sky is the limit when you have the resources! Before moving into my house a little under a year […]

I have to admit that this post is a pretty hefty one. I apologize in advance!!! My job entails capturing the spirit of the moment and there were a lot of them since every wedding is unique and different. Seeing the photos as a whole from last year, I see love, joy and beauty shining from […]