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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]