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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 seriously can NOT get over how much i freaking love these two!! likeeee can their wedding day be here already?!?! its not to often that i INSTANTLY click to people – it generally takes this introvert a hot minute haha but there was just something about how open and goofy these two […]

associate session: lauren + adam engagement | chippokes plantation surry, virginia

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Team Ashley LOVED spending the day with Jasmine + David and holy gorgeousness… everything about this wedding screamed classical and SWEET! WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR Y’ALL <3 Associate | Ashley Preceremony location | Quirk Hotel Ceremony location | Maymont Park Reception location | The Urban Roost Event Space Photo Booth| That Booth Guy Planner | The […]

associate wedding: jasmine + david | maymont park richmond, va wedding

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i always enjoy my time with this sweet family — love y’all ❤️😍😘 MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne HAIR | Markia Nicole – MUA / Hair Stylist

boop family | windsor castle park smithfield, va

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emy here — when lisa and scott first got engaged i was soooo excited! this sweet sweet woman who i have known for a WHILE – who was once part of my family on paper… (still is in our hearts <3 ) was getting married to the perfect man for her!!! i didn’t get to […]

associate wedding: lisa + scott | kiln creek wedding

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emy here!! — sooooo i could literally go on and on about this sweet couple! travis & jackie you two have such a HUGE place in my heart – i am beyond thankful God placed y’all into my husband life three years ago.. because that meant you two would be in mine very soon!  just […]

associate session: jackie + travis engagement | smithfield virginia

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i think it’s safe to say that everyone has known for a very long time that God brought nick + shianne together!!! 😭 despite the INSANE rain – these two stayed intentional and present throughout the day… they shared quiet moments together when they thought no one else was watching and they cried equally as […]

shianne + nick | smithfield virginia wedding

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ohhhhh these little angel hair pasta bowls — they’re in my pocket forever… so grateful to have met them!!! i loved having associate emy come along and shoot as well! we had such a wonderful time!   HAIR & MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne

kaitlin + justin engagement session | maymont park richmond, virginia

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holy sweet weddding… michelle + greg we are SO beyond happy for you two and it was a JOY to celebrate with y’all!!! we are sure the dance party continued after we left — i’m not sure who had better moves, y’all or those sweet grandma’s of y’alls ❤️😅😂😍 venue | Kingsmill Resort – Kingsmill River Golf […]

michelle + greg | kingsmill resort wedding

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emy here!! ande and jon – i not only had the pleasure of attending y’alls WEDDING – but you’re letting me stick along side of y’all on this amazing journey.. you two are parents now!!!! and such good ones at that – i could just tell by how much you two gave those sweet glances […]

associate session: ande + jon | chippokes plantation surry virginia

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our family and our businesses have gone through some major changes over the years… and i feel.. at least for the most part, that we’ve been flexible and adaptive to each of them… and so here we are… heading into another season of change — making intentional decisions that we feel called to make.   […]

a chapter coming to an end

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