These family of seven Virginia beach sunset photos were magical and so fun to create! Little toes kicking up sand, curlicues from the humid salt air, splashing in the surf, belly laughs as little ones are tossed in the air.

A few days before their family session by the river in North Park in Waynesboro, Virginia, Laura told me that she was expecting baby number three! I’ll be the first to tell you that motherhood doesn’t come easily to a lot of us. Laura had an ultrasound scheduled for the day of our…

Michelle and Jake felt like family from the first email and their wedding was a par-tay! These two are so special to us and their day was beautiful. The simple bridal party- a brother, a sister, and Jake’s sweet kiddos- let the couple focus on the incredible group of friends they’ve amassed.

A few weeks before they said “I do” we got to meet up at a favorite park in Charlottesville to photograph Elise and Dillon. It’s always fun to photograph real-life friends and a fellow wedding industry pal. These are some of my favorite sessions, happy people tromping through the tall…

Wallace and Jeff’s southern wedding was such a joy to be a part of. They are high school sweethearts who got married in their hometown with all of their people. It was basically a dream come true! Wallace and Jeff are kind and welcoming and totally, completely in love. The kind of love that..

Our dear friends Michelle and Jake asked us to photograph this sweet season for them. Believe it or not, this session was about 10 minutes long and was in the pouring rain. It just goes to show it doesn’t take much to capture sweet people in love.

This is Caroline and Hayden’s Charlottesville, Virginia Engagement session. They wanted a romantic garden feel while paying homage to their UVA roots.

We got to meet baby Harrison at his house just a few days after his parents brought him home. The sweetest little guy in the sweetest little dream nursery. Simple and classic. I love the sense..

Rachel and Austin and little Miss Eleanor met us on the chilliest winter day at a park in Waynesboro as the snow melted for a quick maternity session before their family of three grew into a family of four. It was cold but the winter light was DREAMY and that tall golden grass has never looked…

Rob and Lauren had the most beautiful Charlottesville winter wedding. Their resilience and joy at celebrating the life they’re building together set them up to handle everything 2020 was about to throw their way. They love each other, they love their people, and they loved us so well…