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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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I’m airhugging you…. I know you’re in this place because you LOVE your clients SO much that you want to show up for them… every chance you get – even if that means sacrificing your own time…. you’re in this place of wondering how your calendar filled up so quickly…. Asking yourself, how am I […]

How am I THIS busy?!

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if you’re on my newsletter, you know that i nerd out when it comes to understanding human behavior…. i also nerd out when it comes to interviews… is it absolutely terrible that i REALLY love making other people feel wildly uncomfortable in an effort to bring us closer?!?! i really enjoy asking the tough questions […]

two of my favorite interview questions

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ahhhh my sweet friend, kellen, just celebrated one year over at kellen’s salon — how EXCITING!!! i am so so proud of her — in honor of celebrating one year… i wanted to share a few of my faves from our session at her salon!!!! hair — kellen’s salon ||| makeup — kristine marie makeup […]

kellen’s salon | chesapeake, virginia

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if you follow me over on the gram — then you’ve heard me talking about this recently!!!! it has been a JOY having a team — a reliable… dependable set of creatives that my clients ALSO trust!!!! i’ve been at this whole photography team for quite a while now, ten years to be exact…. and […]

three benefits of having a second shooter

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y’all….. i am SO SO SO excited about these promos — there are a TON of options and something for each of you!!!! these black friday deals are valid through cyber monday!!!! you will NOT want to miss these — and be sure to look through eachhhhh one! there’s literally something for each of you!!! […]

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

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I don’t feel well. I cannot remember a day where I felt GOOD. I constantly feel sick, extremely fatigued, and have little to no energy. I have always suffered from bad migraines, serious digestive issues, awful skin issues… heart palpitations/chest pain… lump in my throat… the works.. I never feel good. It’s such a minute-to-minute […]

my life has changed

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i cried looking through these photos after associate emily dropped off the memory cards …. emmy + john… wow!!! during emily’s debrief — all she could say is…… I LOVE THEM SO MUCH — I’M SO THANKFUL FOR THEM…. over… and over again!!!  and when i say i cried looking through these.. i really mean it… because […]

emmy + john rustic engagement session | associate photographer

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How freaking special is this….. Katelyn James hosted her last foreseeable in person workshop in October — and Chase and I got to model for her… and you remember that she was our wedding photographer too right!??!!!! It just so happened that we were approaching our ten year dating anniversary too!!! Win Win!!! Y’all… when I put on […]

Workshop with Katelyn James

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ahhhh — i wanted to hop on really fast and share THREE of my favorite gadgets that are a MUST for my business first up — THE LEXAR HUB — if you are a wedding photographer…. or a photographer in general who uses a lot of memory cards… this is a MUST… the HUB has shortened my overall editing […]

for photographers | three must have gadgets

wedding rings, wedding details, bridal details

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You’re about to get married and you have a TON on your plate… I remember how it was… planning a wedding is like adding on a second job — and one you take VERY seriously.. it’s your wedding!!! I remember the few weeks leading up to the wedding thinking… okay great I have all of […]

For The Brides: Things You May Not Think About

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