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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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If you’ve been on my website recently – you’ve probably noticed that the ‘boudoir’ category is…. gone. I’ve never actually identified with the word or meaning of “boudoir’… it has never been about creating erotic or sexual imagery for me.. it’s never been about a physically sensual experience. it’s never been about the lingerie and laying […]

What happened to boudoir?

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You’ve probably heard and seen a lot of heartfelt messages from small business owners across the county about how COVID-19 has and is affecting their businesses… while I, too, am being affected by the pandemic, my heart hasn’t stopped aching for my couples and all of the couples across the world as they try to […]

Covid-19 and Weddings

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associate emily here! this sweet family session was with one of our very own makeup artists’ and her precious family I absolutely enjoyed my time with Susanne’s family! Susanne is such a breath of fresh air when you are around her — and her family is the mirror image of her!! it means a lot […]

associate session: the mayer family | gloucester, virginia

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oh my lanta – we had such a blast during their session — the last photo is totally one of my favorites hahaha!!!

the gilchrist family | nags head, north carolina

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gurrrrrllllll…. you better stop with all that FIYAH!!! lauren you are a stunner!!!!!! emy – you rocked her session!!!

associate session: lauren bridals | surry, virginia

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associate emy got to meet up with erin and her kids for a beautiful mommy + me session and i am loving that black and white of erin!!! WHEW!!!

associate session: erin’s mommy and me | smithfield, virginia

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boy did we have some crazy weather this day…. the storms were rolling in – but it didn’t start raining until the very end!!!! but none of that stopped this family from dancing – racing – and being cuddly and sweet!!!! XOXO

the gregory family | nags head, north carolina

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Notice I didn’t say thriving during COVID-19?!!? Definitely over here trying to survive… literally. As someone who only has a handful of safe foods, my fear of not having access to food is VERY REAL right now… probably the heaviest it’s ever felt in fact…  you can read more about my story here…. and here… […]

How I’m surviving COVID-19

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If you or someone you love is planning to say ‘I do’ in the next few months, you already know how truly stressful this is for them. We are all in unchartered territory as we navigate through these uncertain times and never-ending restrictions and bans in regards to COVID-19. So what do we do from […]

Advice for couples getting married during COVID-19

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candra + randall — y’all’s sweet day was full of love, tears and laughter!! thank you for letting us be apart of your big day — we are so happy for you two <3 associate | Emily Whited second shooter | Sandy Barnes assistant | Heather Wright venue | The Barns at Timberneck day of […]

associate wedding: candra + randall the barns at timberneck wedding | surry, virginia

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