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 […]

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 […]