If you had a newborn session with your first child, you may remember all the sweet time you got to focus on your new baby without any distractions. Sine welcoming another sweet new baby, I’m sure you’re well aware it may not be quite as distraction-free this time. (Though it will still be absolutely wonderful […]

Newborn photo sessions always bring such a sweet energy – there’s so much joy felt as new life is welcomed, but there’s also a bit of nervous energy too. As a mama myself, I know the many emotions of those early days. Pure elation! Exhaustion. Pain. Savoring every second. Loving all the snuggles. So hungry! […]

Considering photographing families is what I do for a living here in Charlottesville, it may be no surprise to you that photo gifts are a major part of my holiday gifting each year. I do a special photo gift for my full session clients and I crossover some of those gift ideas into my personal […]

  Imagine the perfect fall morning – warm sunshine, a tiny bit of crisp in the air, the leaves ever so golden and colorful. That was the type of Charlottesville. morning I had with this family as we gathered to celebrate their season of anticipation awaiting their baby girl. We planned for a morning session, […]

Truth be told, I can get sucked onto the online shopping train, but so often, I wish I could simply visit a shop in person to try something on, feel the fabric or see what it actually looks like. I’m short too, so it means that things don’t always fit how I’d hope.  Or, if […]

Charlottesville is just one of those places that shines in each season….except maybe winter. I still haven’t found a place I absolutely adore in the winter though, so my expectations aren’t too high. Though if you grew up out west, you probably have some beautiful winter memories. Even though I love Charlottesville in all seasons, […]