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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 — i was SO thankful i assisted at oliva + coles wedding a few years ago!! when they found out they were pregnant they wanted SEP to stick with their growing family — which makes my heart EVEN more thankful!! i was so excited to shoot their maternities…. their session reminded me of […]

associate session: robert lifestyle newborn | mechanicsville, virginia

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Holy long time coming — this has been a heart project on my ‘to do list’ for roughly 2-3 years… and no I’m not exaggerating. ha! For whatever reason – life – they just kept getting pushed to the back burner… until NOW! They’re here in all of their warm and rich glory!! Introducing Denim […]

Lightroom Presets

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my entire life changed at the beginning of 2018… among a handful of things not to be mentioned in this blog post – my health drastically changed…. up until january 2018 – i was the girl eating fried corn every night or baked spaghetti… sleeves of oreos for dessert.. you name it…. i was a […]

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Want to hear more about our upcoming photography workshop — check out the video below!!! Shoot me an email if you have any questions or want to get signed up!!! Whether you’re interested in making a little bit of Holiday cash by using your new photography skills OR you just want to gift your friends […]

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emy here! steven contacted us to set up a session as a gift to his wife for their 9th anniversary — SOOOO sweet!! on the day of their session krystle even said that she never would’ve guessed he had this planned since he hated taking photos hehe how stinking sweet is that?!?! happy 9 years […]

associate session: steven + krystle | smithfield, virginia

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emy here! — i met up with haley almost a month from her big day… and y’all i just can’t even put into words how STUNNING she is – could you believe she’s even more stunning in person?!?!?! i seriously could have shot her pictures allllllll night haha but i knew her wedding day was […]

associate session: haley bridal session | smithfield, virginia

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okay for real…. their session = 😍 i think it’s safe to say that every mama worries about how her little one will act during a session (also life lol) — and while little man totally did cry during their session — these two were still just as sweet and kind as ever!! and i […]

kaitlyn + michael chippokes plantation | surry, virginia

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seriously… y’all.. CAN—–NOT. 😭😍 i’m going to take one from kaitlin’s dad and just say that i can’t find the words to describe this wedding…. kaitlin + justin we love y’all and we love how funny and sweet y’all are… from little quirks to full on sweetheart holes (lol) — we’re SOOOOO happy for y’all […]

kaitlin + justin lost creek winery wedding | leesburg, virginia

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Ahhh – it’s that time of year again — and honestly it’s so fun for me to come up with creative ways that could really bless someone else or just be a gift to someone!!! This year we’ve got a bunch of offers for youuuu!!! FOR CLIENTS 1. **** 2020 WEDDINGS **** — a one […]

2019 Black Friday Deals

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emy here — i just can’t with this sweet family.. y’all how freaking GORGEOUS are they?!?!?! kara is NOT only one of hair stylists but she is the most BEAUTIFUL human-being inside and out —  and her family.. whew those are some good genes!! PHOTOGRAPHER | assoicate emily

associate session: edwards family | downtown smithfield virginia

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