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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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hiiiiiiii – it’s emily here – kelly & brandon, i absolutely loved having y’all in front of my camera!! you have the two sweetest pups and they did sooooo good! kelly + brandon both serve in the military – and i’m so grateful for their service… it was such an honor photographing them!!! so happy […]
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lexi + taylor…. y’all…. these gorgeous photos… your sweet and perfect day – we are SO happy for y’all.. ANDDD that dress… i mean c’mon! associate | Ashley venue | The Currituck Club styling | Jess Barbini Hair & Makeup Artistry florals | Fuggles Flowers baker | Almost Heaven Bakery OBX dj | DJ Luccio photo booth | That Booth Guy gown | Angel […]
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oh my lanta – these two are freaking hilarious and SO much fun to be around!!!! we had a blast during their engagement session and i’m counting down the days until their wedding!!!! megan + nick…. canNOT wait!!!! HAIR | anywhere beauty by shae MAKEUP | your best face by susanne
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tia & kent’s day was so special – the girls and i (emily) had so much fun being a small part in their sweet day! it was so special to see all of their friends and family genuinely excited & happy for them… they have one amazing support system — such a blessing!!!! — emily […]
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Confession… when I was planning my wedding 8-9 years ago…. the invitation process REALLY stressed me out… so much so that I didn’t even send out save the dates… AHH!!! Can I make another confession…. I also got overwhelmed by the thank you notes… those also didn’t get sent out (and I totally purchased them […]
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Fun fact….. Did you know that I actually have a minor in Law and was a member of an International Law Fraternity–Phi Alpha Delta– I’m not quite cool enough to be a part of a sorority but I’m totally nerdy enough and a tomboy to be a part of this Frat Hahaha! I would definitely […]
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emily here, i just love these two so much!! becka you are stunnginggaaaa – being a momma looks amazing on you!! i love how much you two compliment one other… the missing puzzle piece for each other… it’s so easy to see how much you two love each other!!! deciding just a few of my […]
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these are the things that make up the pieces of my heart…. offering another woman a safe place to be heard and seen… because i’ll be honest, for so long i never felt heard… and i never felt seen… i think that’s true for so many of us right?!?!!? i thrive in the depths of […]
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Ohhh myyyy tears… I could just cry!!! When Hurricane Florence was just a few mph from being a Cat 5 hurricane the week of Sarah + Patrick’s wedding, I made the difficult decision to find a replacement photographer for my Rockwood Manor wedding — with the wedding venue being 5 hours away and my team also not […]
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the dear me community….. an online community for women. a safe place to be heard, to be seen — and a safe place to open up and be vulnerable. the idea for this community was built from a place of not only wanting a safe place for MYSELF but from a deep desire to impact […]