Every year, my fall mini sessions sell out here in Charlottesville. It’s an event I look forward to each fall! And after doing minis for over 10 years, I’ve found that minis are really great for some families, and maybe not the best fit for families in different seasons of life. It all depends! I […]

What better way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday than with a family photo portrait session? I had the joy of photographing this sweet family during their first child’s first year of life (newborn, 4 months and one year), and was overjoyed to photograph their family again for their newest addition’s first year of life! […]

1 – Choose Your Session Time Wisely We all hear about the “epic golden hour.” And yes, golden light is amazing. Warm, soft light is wonderful! I eat it up just as much as the next photographer. But, after years of working with littles, I’ve found that cutting a session too close to bedtime is […]

When a new baby enters the world, time stands still. It’s one of my favorite parts about the newborn season, not only through my experience, but also through documenting newborns in their first few weeks of life. The hurries fade away (even if the chaos of motherhood never does), and we all have a chance […]

Oh, how I adore this sweet family. I’ve had the joy of working with them for multiple years now, and it’s been such a joy to see their boys grow and to get to know them even more as a family. It feels like a fun playdate rather than a photo session, and I’d say […]

If you’ve been following for a while, you know how much I adore at-home or in-home family photo sessions here in Charlottesville. Unfortunately, the pandemic sidelined these sessions for a while. Thankfully, they are back in full swing and I’ve missed them so much. At-home sessions are always a great choice in my book! Home […]