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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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ohhhhh lindsay of Cut Curl Or Dye!!! she’s a freaking knockout!!! always love my time with this beautiful and sweet lady!!! HAIR + MAKEUP | Markia Nicole – MUA / Hair Stylist

lindsay beauty session | smithfield, virginia

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10 things your wedding photographer wished you knew 1) your wedding photographer doesn’t need a ‘traditional’ shot list that includes: first kiss, walk down the aisle, etc etc. i would venture to say that if anyone is charging to photograph your wedding, they SHOULD already know the aspects of a wedding that need to be […]

10 things wedding photographers wished you knew

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emy here! i got the chance to photograph this sweet family back in october.. and y’all they just melt my heart just by being in their presence! there is SO much love between them.. you can just feel the presence of God with them <3 i actually grew up with sarai playing softball with my […]

associate session: the meador family | franklin, virginia

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the longer i’m in business – the more in awe i am of how amazing it is we get to play a small role in someone’s wedding day… it’s such a gift and that is never lost on me… our couples are SO kind and sweet — they’re more focused on their marriage than they […]

a look at last year…..

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emy here! when courtney contacted me about having a couples session with her and alan – i was soooo excited! i just love these two – BUT courtney had some news to share which made my heart jump for pure JOY for her!! these two sweet souls had been trying to have one of their […]

associate session: courtney + alan announcement | smithfield, virginia

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whew!!!! despite the weather and the radar — we were able to make this session happen – and that makes my heart so happy because i’ve known christy for YEARSSSS and there’s never a dull moment with these three!!! love them soooo much   HAIR + MAKEUP | Anywhere Beauty by Shae

the peters family OBX | nags head, NC

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on dec 28th 2019 i sent out an email to my newsletter folks that said… “we are proof that He works all things out for our good — and things that other people meant for evil, He can and will use for our good… and if He will do it for us.. He’ll do it […]

hello from nags head, nc

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this family traveled across the world (literally) to visit the OBX and i am just overjoyed that i was able to photograph them — it was my first time not speaking the same language as my clients and we had some hilarious moments that had us all laughing — thank you so much ashley for […]

ashley + carlos OBX | nags head, nc

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ohhhh trust me – i get it… planning a wedding can be EXPENSIVE… i personally saved up and spent about 25k on my wedding and that’s not included what chase put towards it either — my dala (grandma) helped us pay for the food and my mumma gifted me with a wedding dress… so you can […]

5 ways to plan your wedding on a budget

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i am in LOVE with these fall colors and this beautiful and kind family!!! so thankful for every time we get to work together!!! – emy

associate session: the waldrop family windsor castle park | smithfield, virginia

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