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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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heyyyyyyy emily here! 🙂 there is soooo much to learn from each individual — everyone’s story is different.. everyone’s past is different..  — there are no two alike stories and that is what I love most when learning about people.. hearing WHY they are the way they are now!! so I wanted to do a […]

associate emily: 10 things you may not know about me..

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oh my word — you know that ashley and i have known each other since grade school, i actually was in her brother’s class back in elementary school!!!! i love it — she is HILARIOUS and a total sweet heart and i LOVE seeing her SO INSANELY happy… love you girl!

ashley bridals | nags head, north carolina

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Associate Emily here!! I met up with Brittany and her ADORABLE girls Alexis was allllllll about posing for the camera — and sweet Allie…. well nottttt so much haha!! I swear y’all I don’t pinch these sweet babes haha babies LOVE me, I promise!! We love sharing these real moments though and as a Mama […]

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

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oh my gosh these two… so fun to be around — so many laughs!!! AND just to throw this out there — ray totally opened the door for his lady every… single… time!!! love it!!! HAIR | Anywhere Beauty by Shae MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne

kim + ray date night session | smithfield, virginia

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hey there! emily here 🙂 I wanted to give our couples and their bridal party my top 3 favorite tips for choosing your preceremony location! when you are wanting an AMAZING venue and the getting ready location is well, a little less than amazing — you choose the venue over the getting ready location, rightfully […]

associate emily: 3 tips for planning your preceremony location

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emy here!! I met up Lorel and her sweet family!! Y’all these four kids were AMAZING – truly amazing.. they did SO good… were so kind.. and listened VERY well!! I was just in shock at how well mannered these sweet nuggets were!! Lorel + Craig it truly was a pleasure to meet y’all and […]

associate session: the marshall family chippokes plantation | surry, virginia

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Emy here!!!! Haley Alexis & Drew Bradshaw y’alls big day was PERFECT!!! The team and I felt so much like family – everyone was so sweet to us.. the bridal party was hilarious.. your dad was the cutest – pretty sure we all cried with his toast!! I could just go on… it was literally the most perfect day!!!  […]

associate wedding: haley + drew obici house wedding | suffolk, virginia

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okay… i can’t… 😍😍😍 this engagement session… so much freaking fun!!! these two are romantic — silly — funky and spunky and just freaking sweet as can be!!! i loved spending my evening with y’all ♥️ jess + marc — i LEGIT cannot wait to jump on your with hugs at the wedding!! HAIR | Anywhere Beauty […]

jess + marc arts district engagement session | norfolk, virginia

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y’all – shut the front door and side window… what is this life!?!?! what an incredible engagement session — kelsey + billy you two are absolute GEMS and i just want to squeeze the mess out of y’all!!! you give SUCH GOOD HUGS — and those pups… i just want to take them home!!! canNOT […]

kelsey + billy engagement session | virignia beach, virignia

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emily/emy here!! when people ask me — “why did you start doing photography?” or “why do you love photography so much?!” it truly makes me think and wonder what answer I should give! there are SO many reasons and answers to that question.. if you read my past blog on “my how”  then you will just scratch […]

associate emily: my why

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