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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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emy here! when courtney contacted me about having a couples session with her and alan – i was soooo excited! i just love these two – BUT courtney had some news to share which made my heart jump for pure JOY for her!! these two sweet souls had been trying to have one of their […]

associate session: courtney + alan announcement | smithfield, virginia

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whew!!!! despite the weather and the radar — we were able to make this session happen – and that makes my heart so happy because i’ve known christy for YEARSSSS and there’s never a dull moment with these three!!! love them soooo much   HAIR + MAKEUP | Anywhere Beauty by Shae

the peters family OBX | nags head, NC

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on dec 28th 2019 i sent out an email to my newsletter folks that said… “we are proof that He works all things out for our good — and things that other people meant for evil, He can and will use for our good… and if He will do it for us.. He’ll do it […]

hello from nags head, nc

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this family traveled across the world (literally) to visit the OBX and i am just overjoyed that i was able to photograph them — it was my first time not speaking the same language as my clients and we had some hilarious moments that had us all laughing — thank you so much ashley for […]

ashley + carlos OBX | nags head, nc

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weddings

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ohhhh trust me – i get it… planning a wedding can be EXPENSIVE… i personally saved up and spent about 25k on my wedding and that’s not included what chase put towards it either — my dala (grandma) helped us pay for the food and my mumma gifted me with a wedding dress… so you can […]

5 ways to plan your wedding on a budget

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i am in LOVE with these fall colors and this beautiful and kind family!!! so thankful for every time we get to work together!!! – emy

associate session: the waldrop family windsor castle park | smithfield, virginia

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headshots

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holy happy new year!!!!!! we are just over here thinking back to Rachel Bakes headshots — girl.. not only are your cakes FIYAH.. but so are you!!! i’m pretty sure you’ve made a new friend in emily too by the way 😊 associate photog | Emily Hair | Stephanie Michelle Hair Makeup | Dhalia Edwards Makeup […]

associate session: rachel bakes headshots | smithfield, virginia

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oh my lanta – these beautiful ladies!!!! it was so special to share so many cuddles and giggles with these two!!! MAKEUP | Susanne Mayer HAIR | Anywhere Beauty by Shae

montana mommy + me session | smithfield, virginia

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emy here — ashley and her sweet family met me at fort boykins.. on a day that felt like it was the beginning of fall for their river/beach session hehe! we kept watching the radar – i swore it wasn’t going to rain haha we all know how virginia weather is.. but we wanted to […]

associate session: the skinner family | smithfield, virginia

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The #sepgirls wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! We are so grateful for all the memories we were able to be capture and even more grateful for all of the people we were able to build relationships with — the SEP girls are excited for 2020 and all […]

merry christmas from the #sepgirls

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