Charlottesville has a wealth of locations for family photos, and I always love helping families find the perfect fit for their family. Though I had photographed weddings at Farmington, I had yet to do a family session here and it’s definitely a new favorite! I’ve had the joy of photographing this sweet family a few […]

A sentiment I’ve heard among mamas recently is that their older kiddos simply aren’t interested in family photos and how it’s just not as easy as it used to be to have family photos made. And while I completely understand that convincing kids as they are older to take part in family photos can be […]

When Jeremy and I were in college, we wore out every Dave Barnes album that was out. And on a random craving for some of his music the other day, I listened to one of his more recent songs, “We’re Gonna Miss These Days.” Cue all the tears. “Half heard conversations We only get halfway […]

Home. It’s where you live, yet even more so, it’s the people who live among you that really define the word home. As the Kelley family and I planned their session earlier this spring, we had to reschedule a few times, and upon rescheduling, we also changed our location for the session…a change I’m so […]

I’ll never tire of in-home sessions here in Charlottesville. The home is so much of the heartbeat of your family and tells a story in itself. It’s a place that everyone feels comfortable and it’s a place no other family can use as the location for their family photos, as it’s totally and completely unique […]

Getting ready for your family photos can be stressful…well, really, trying to get your family ready for anything can be stressful if I’m being honest. With toddler opinions, dirty diapers, accidents, stains on clothes, hangry kiddos, the obstacles can add up! This year, the Davis family was perfectly ready on time and ready to go, […]