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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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ahhhh!!!! the studio at wharf hill brings me SO MUCH JOY!!! all of you creatives and your clients are loving the space too — which totally makes my heart happy!!! i’d love to gift you with 4 free hours in our beautiful space!!! today’s giveaway ends at 9pm – any entries submitted after 9pm will […]

giveaway | day one

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having ten years with a camera under my belt — you can bet your hiney that i’ve made mistakes… and when we’re talking about boudoir specifically — i’ve definitely made mistakes…. let’s dive into boudoir marathons.. what mistakes have i made?!?! seems pretty easy right! ha! there’s always room for improvement friends! the first and […]

3 mistakes i’ve made with boudoir marathons

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these sweet peoples — it always feels like no time has gone by whenever we see each other… love them longggg time!!!!  those handsome little boys are so sweet and happy and it was a joy chasing them around!! HAIR | markia nicole – mua / hairstylist  MAKEUP | your best face by susanne

cutler family | windsor castle park family session

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Oh my gosh — Katie + Brian’s wedding was one for the books… I have never in my life met two people with such a zest for life and for other people in my life… like TRULY IN MY LIFE…. Katie + Brian are SO passionate about LIFE and everyone in it and it honestly […]

katie + brian | rustic backyard wedding chesapeake virginia

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heyyyy friends!!! i’m sending this out to my newsletter and SEP coaching peoples — and thought i’d ask y’all here too….. if you don’t already know — i LOVE editing… from the start of my photography journey – to now, over ten years later…. i’ve alwaaaaaysssss loved editing!!! i would LOVE to send some editing […]

editing hacks | what do YOU want to know

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hiiiiiiii – it’s emily here – kelly & brandon,  i absolutely loved having y’all in front of my camera!! you have the two sweetest pups and they did sooooo good! kelly + brandon both serve in the military – and i’m so grateful for their service… it was such an honor photographing them!!! so happy […]

kelly + brandon | windsor castle park engagement session

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lexi + taylor…. y’all…. these gorgeous photos… your sweet and perfect day – we are SO happy for y’all..  ANDDD that dress… i mean c’mon! associate | Ashley venue | The Currituck Club styling | Jess Barbini Hair & Makeup Artistry florals | Fuggles Flowers baker | Almost Heaven Bakery OBX dj | DJ Luccio photo booth | That Booth Guy gown | Angel […]

alexi + taylor | currituck club obx wedding

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oh my lanta – these two are freaking hilarious and SO much fun to be around!!!! we had a blast during their engagement session and i’m counting down the days until their wedding!!!! megan + nick…. canNOT wait!!!! HAIR | anywhere beauty by shae  MAKEUP | your best face by susanne 

megan + nick | yorktown beach engagement session

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tia & kent’s day was so special – the girls and i (emily) had so much fun being a small part in their sweet day! it was so special to see all of their friends and family genuinely excited & happy for them… they have one amazing support system — such a blessing!!!! — emily […]

tia + kent | kiln creek golf course wedding

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Confession… when I was planning my wedding 8-9 years ago…. the invitation process REALLY stressed me out… so much so that I didn’t even send out save the dates… AHH!!! Can I make another confession…. I also got overwhelmed by the thank you notes… those also didn’t get sent out (and I totally purchased them […]

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