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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 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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emy here — ashley and her sweet family met me at fort boykins.. on a day that felt like it was the beginning of fall for their river/beach session hehe! we kept watching the radar – i swore it wasn’t going to rain haha we all know how virginia weather is.. but we wanted to […]

associate session: the skinner family | smithfield, virginia

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emy here — i was SO thankful i assisted at oliva + coles wedding a few years ago!! when they found out they were pregnant they wanted SEP to stick with their growing family — which makes my heart EVEN more thankful!! i was so excited to shoot their maternities…. their session reminded me of […]

associate session: robert lifestyle newborn | mechanicsville, virginia

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emy here — i just can’t with this sweet family.. y’all how freaking GORGEOUS are they?!?!?! kara is NOT only one of hair stylists but she is the most BEAUTIFUL human-being inside and out —  and her family.. whew those are some good genes!! PHOTOGRAPHER | assoicate emily

associate session: edwards family | downtown smithfield virginia

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emy here — ande + jon you sweet sweet people!! i just loveeeeeee you two SO much!! i am so thankful to not only have been there on yalls wedding day — but to witness yall become a family of three!! getting able to witness all of y’alls firsts is such an AMAZING gift not […]

associate session: ande + jon family session | studio at wharf hill

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emy here — im not quite sure how in the world time has flownnnnn by so fast since i did miss katies sweet newborn session!! she is/was the prettiest little angel ever! just look at all that sweet hair – those eye lashes – that little lip!!! she is JUST perfection <3 sam and bear […]

associate session: katie newborn | studio at wharf hill

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emy here — i have known tabby since we were back in high school.. from growing up watching her play softball with my sister to hearing she was married AND having a sweet little angel! little braelyn has been such a huge blessing — i knew of the struggles tabby and chris had trying to […]

associate session: raines family windsor castle park | smithfield, va

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associate emy here!! i just adore this sweet family.. i have known bryan (aka dietz) since we were in high school – maybe even middle school and i just LOVE being able to witness old friends have these beautiful families!! i was lucky enough to meet tory – and i tell you what.. she is […]

associate session: the dietz family | smithfield, virginia

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