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 […]

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 […]

The Clifton is a hidden gem here in Charlottesville. With subtle mountain views, a garden with all the “secret garden” vibes and a perfectly manicured property, it’s a favorite location to shoot in town! This family chose The Clifton for their sweet girl’s first birthday photo session and my, how perfect of an evening we […]

Congratulations! You’re expecting your sweet little one and whether this is your first baby or fifth, this season of pregnancy is a sacred one. You may have hired a photographer in the past, or this may be your first time hiring a photographer for your maternity and/or newborn session here in Charlottesville. As we all […]

Part of the joy of working with families is the ever changing milestones and seasons I get to witness. And getting to document new family members for a newborn session simply feels sacred. Sure, there’s always a touch of chaos in those early days of exhaustion and figuring out rhythms, and honestly, figuring each other […]