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This is where stories come to life — through heartfelt conversations on the Breaking Joy podcast and the incredible moments I’ve captured with my amazing clients. From the connections that inspire us to the work that fuels my heart, this space is all about celebrating life’s raw beauty and genuine joy. Grab your favorite cozy spot, and let’s dive into the magic!

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oh my lanta – we had such a blast during their session — the last photo is totally one of my favorites hahaha!!!

the gilchrist family | nags head, north carolina

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gurrrrrllllll…. you better stop with all that FIYAH!!! lauren you are a stunner!!!!!! emy – you rocked her session!!!

associate session: lauren bridals | surry, virginia

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associate emy got to meet up with erin and her kids for a beautiful mommy + me session and i am loving that black and white of erin!!! WHEW!!!

associate session: erin’s mommy and me | smithfield, virginia

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boy did we have some crazy weather this day…. the storms were rolling in – but it didn’t start raining until the very end!!!! but none of that stopped this family from dancing – racing – and being cuddly and sweet!!!! XOXO

the gregory family | nags head, north carolina

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Notice I didn’t say thriving during COVID-19?!!? Definitely over here trying to survive… literally. As someone who only has a handful of safe foods, my fear of not having access to food is VERY REAL right now… probably the heaviest it’s ever felt in fact…  you can read more about my story here…. and here… […]

How I’m surviving COVID-19

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If you or someone you love is planning to say ‘I do’ in the next few months, you already know how truly stressful this is for them. We are all in unchartered territory as we navigate through these uncertain times and never-ending restrictions and bans in regards to COVID-19. So what do we do from […]

Advice for couples getting married during COVID-19

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candra + randall — y’all’s sweet day was full of love, tears and laughter!! thank you for letting us be apart of your big day — we are so happy for you two <3 associate | Emily Whited second shooter | Sandy Barnes assistant | Heather Wright venue | The Barns at Timberneck day of […]

associate wedding: candra + randall the barns at timberneck wedding | surry, virginia

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heyyyyyyy emily here! 🙂 there is soooo much to learn from each individual — everyone’s story is different.. everyone’s past is different..  — there are no two alike stories and that is what I love most when learning about people.. hearing WHY they are the way they are now!! so I wanted to do a […]

associate emily: 10 things you may not know about me..

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oh my word — you know that ashley and i have known each other since grade school, i actually was in her brother’s class back in elementary school!!!! i love it — she is HILARIOUS and a total sweet heart and i LOVE seeing her SO INSANELY happy… love you girl!

ashley bridals | nags head, north carolina

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Associate Emily here!! I met up with Brittany and her ADORABLE girls Alexis was allllllll about posing for the camera — and sweet Allie…. well nottttt so much haha!! I swear y’all I don’t pinch these sweet babes haha babies LOVE me, I promise!! We love sharing these real moments though and as a Mama […]

associate session: brittany’s mommy and me | smithfield, virginia

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