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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!! soooo here’s a little back to story to these two lovebirds — we all were on the same softball team when these two got engaged.. they were already close friends of my husband and i – but after they got engaged.. i said i was shooting their wedding! haha well i had hoped […]

associate wedding: jackie + travis wedding | pearisburg, virginia

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emy here — ande + jon you sweet sweet people!! i just loveeeeeee you two SO much!! i am so thankful to not only have been there on yalls wedding day — but to witness yall become a family of three!! getting able to witness all of y’alls firsts is such an AMAZING gift not […]

associate session: ande + jon family session | studio at wharf hill

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lifestyle newborn

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emy here — im not quite sure how in the world time has flownnnnn by so fast since i did miss katies sweet newborn session!! she is/was the prettiest little angel ever! just look at all that sweet hair – those eye lashes – that little lip!!! she is JUST perfection <3 sam and bear […]

associate session: katie newborn | studio at wharf hill

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this sweet bride had such an epic dress — like EPIC!!! y’all i honestly do not know how she walked in this beautiful ball gown – but during her bridals AND her wedding day this girl ROCKED it!!! this gown was made for emmaline <3 MAKEUP | anywhere beauty by shae HAIR | heather – […]

associate session: emmaline bridals | smithfield, virginia

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Erin of Erin Ammons Photography is…. a woman that’s hard to sum up in a few words…. and I feel like trying to put words in this little caption here just won’t do her justice… but in an effort to try… Erin is driven – insightful – kind – clearly so beautiful… and her sweet spirit fills any […]

erin | beauty headshots

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emy here… whew what can i say about jackie… how could i POSSIBLY describe how beautiful this girl is inside and OUT!!! jackie and i first met — (of course of alllll places…) at the ball field! haha my husband tells me that he found an amazing short-stop.. i said awesome who is he?!?! he […]

associate session: jackie bridals chippokes plantation | surry, virginia

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emy here — i have known tabby since we were back in high school.. from growing up watching her play softball with my sister to hearing she was married AND having a sweet little angel! little braelyn has been such a huge blessing — i knew of the struggles tabby and chris had trying to […]

associate session: raines family windsor castle park | smithfield, va

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emy here!! holy gorgeoussssssssss!!!!!! ally and chris met up with sharon for some BREATH TAKING pictures!!! HAIR & MAKEUP | Anywhere Beauty by Shae

ally + chris date night session | smithfield, virginia

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love sessions

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these little lovers — i’ll save you the sap and get right to the session! LOVE YALL SO MUCH! MAKEUP | kristine marie artistry HAIR | anywhere beauty by shae

meghan + chase engagement session | nags head, nc

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these two are celebrating seven years and recently renewed their vows in ireland… while i couldn’t be there to photograph the actual renewal — the next best thing was to celebrate with photos down in the OBX on a beautiful windy day!!! i’m SO deeply happy for you two and TRULY loved getting to listen […]

amanda + joe | obx vow renewal

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