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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 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

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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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Brides – I know you have been dreaming of the perfect gown for years… and if you’re more of a tomboy like me — you still have maybe a little idea of what you don’t like at least… but GUYS… the GROOMS… you just proposed and now she’s asking you ALL THE THINGS…. like WHAT […]

For The Grooms

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When I finally had the chance to meet Cindy in person — we HIT. IT. OFF…. so much so, that while shooting her boudoir photos she asked me to be a part of her day alongside Meghan…. and it’s something I’ve NEVER considered… to shoot at one of our Associate weddings.. but after really thinking […]

Cindy + Zach | Woman’s Club of Portsmouth Wedding

Woman's Club of Portsmouth Wedding

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I have to tell you — the more intimate weddings that I shoot… the more they’re quickly becoming my FAVORITE…. I’ve been shooting quite a few of them and #cuethetears — there is just something so insanely special about them!!!! Jessica + Jacob’s day was certainly one for the books…. Emily and I stood amongst their […]

Jessica + Jacob | Smithfield Station Wedding

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If you’re in the process of planning your wedding, I’m sure you’re feeling #allthefeels — especially overwhelm and excitement…. There is SO much to do and time is sure to pass by quickly!!!! When you start envisioning your wedding – you’re probably thinking about your dress – the location – maybe even your photographer — […]

wedding planning: the checklist before the checklist

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So you’ve been debating and wrestling around with the idea of doing a boudoir session?!?!!? Maybe you know a couple of girlfriends who have done them — it’s peaked your interest a little… but you’re still hesitant…  MAYBE YOU FEEL THAT… You don’t fit the ‘mold’ of a ‘boudoir girl’…  You still haven’t been able […]

6 reasons why you haven’t had a boudoir session

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