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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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emily here — “just stop… stop right there Britney….. i truly cannot handle this — jefferson is FREAKING so handsome.. that hair… i.. am speechless… and you?!?!?! you were made for this – i’m so so not even able to gather words or complete sentences!!!” sharon couldn’t have said it better!!!! our very own, brit […]

associate session: jefferson lifestyle newborn | smithfield virginia

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i’m going to keep this family forever – love them so much!!!! i always enjoy my time with them… plus the girls give the sweetest and tightest hugs!!! MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne HAIR | Mandy’s Hair Designs

the pace family | windsor castle park smithfield virginia

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what more can you ask for when you have a classic and gorgeous wedding… well — how about an insanely sweet bride + groom AND a ton of emotion on their day!!! ashley and the team couldn’t stop raving about alex + dusty’s wedding and just how kind and sweet everyone was!!! we are SO […]

associate wedding: alex + dusty | midlothian virginia wedding

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emy here!!!!!   whew candra and randall – you two love birds.. i just can’t take all this sweetness! i absolutely loved having you two in front of my camera – i love that we instantly clicked.. i felt like we have been friends forever!! i CANNOT wait until y’alls big day!!!!! HAIR & MAKEUP | […]

associate session: candra + randall engagement session | windsor castle park smithfield virginia

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oh my lanta — these two and their friends and family definitely know how to have a good freaking time!!! what a blast their day was…. we only took 8733 photos — dear lort help us! hahaha!!!! 😅 after alllll of that rain — the sun peeked out for a short time and we totally […]

megan + nick wedding | kiln creek newport news virginia

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ahhhh!!! we only got about 15 minutes of shooting in at their session because of how ABSOLUTELY cold it was.. these sweet little angels did SO good…. and somehow despite only shooting for about 15 minutes… this freaking sweet family has over 100 images in their gallery!!!! 😍😍😍😍 and can we please acknowledge that corey […]

the needham family | smithfield virginia

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amber + justin, amanda and the girls said the day couldn’t have been any sweeter… from these ceremony moments – to the first look no peek – down to justin not knowing what to do when he saw you for the first time!! ahh! so sweet  we’re so happy for y’all!!! associate photographer | Amanda second […]

associate wedding: amber + justin wedding | harleys haven windsor virginia

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emily here!!!! we are so incredibly happy for you two — y’alls story is something special; the path you two had to get your sweet angel was soooo touching – thank you for spending time with me!! MAKEUP | your best face by susanne  HAIR | kellens salon

associate session: amanda + cameron maternity session | downtown smithfield virginia

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meredith and trey fought back emotions all day…. trey chewed on gum and smiled so big in between telling stories and laughing with everyone… while meredith made this… ‘i’m not going to cry, but i’m starting to cry face’ most of the day — that made me want to jump into her arms newborn baby […]

meredith + trey | south boston wedding

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THIS girl….😍 i just wish i could shine the brightest light on her — so the entire world could come to know her…. she is so kind and beautiful and i just always feel better when i’m around her. jessica of Jessica Ryan Photography is truly one of the kindest people i know and i’m certain that you’ll […]

jessica branding session | chippokes plantation state park

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