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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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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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okay for real…. their session = 😍 i think it’s safe to say that every mama worries about how her little one will act during a session (also life lol) — and while little man totally did cry during their session — these two were still just as sweet and kind as ever!! and i […]

kaitlyn + michael chippokes plantation | surry, virginia

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emy here… whew what can i say about jackie… how could i POSSIBLY describe how beautiful this girl is inside and OUT!!! jackie and i first met — (of course of alllll places…) at the ball field! haha my husband tells me that he found an amazing short-stop.. i said awesome who is he?!?! he […]

associate session: jackie bridals chippokes plantation | surry, virginia

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emy here!! i seriously can NOT get over how much i freaking love these two!! likeeee can their wedding day be here already?!?! its not to often that i INSTANTLY click to people – it generally takes this introvert a hot minute haha but there was just something about how open and goofy these two […]

associate session: lauren + adam engagement | chippokes plantation surry, virginia

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emy here!! ande and jon – i not only had the pleasure of attending y’alls WEDDING – but you’re letting me stick along side of y’all on this amazing journey.. you two are parents now!!!! and such good ones at that – i could just tell by how much you two gave those sweet glances […]

associate session: ande + jon | chippokes plantation surry virginia

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THIS girl….😍 i just wish i could shine the brightest light on her — so the entire world could come to know her…. she is so kind and beautiful and i just always feel better when i’m around her. jessica of Jessica Ryan Photography is truly one of the kindest people i know and i’m certain that you’ll […]

jessica branding session | chippokes plantation state park

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Lydia Shaffer + Lauren Hiles and I had such a blast grabbing new headshots for their excitinggggg announcement — they have opened up a new hair salon in Suffolk — go check out Coastal Styling Studio located in Harbor View!!!  SO happy for them!!!

lauren + lydia | chippokes state park headshots

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melissa — you and your fam…. are mine forever… 😂😍😘 you’re all SO kind and i alwayssssss enjoy myself with you <3 HAIR & MAKEUP | Markia Nicole – MUA / Hair Stylist

the neck family | chippokes plantation family session

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love sessions

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OW OW!!!!!! this was an amazzzing engagement session!!!! nick + shianne… you two KNOW i’ve been ready for this wedding waaaay before y’all ever got engaged!!! i CANNOT WAIT until you two say i do!!! you’re both just SO IN LOVE with each other – and you’re not afraid to tell anyone and everyone how […]

shianne + nick | chippokes rustic engagement surry virginia

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okay… legit… i love them!!!! they claim they’re ‘awkward’ — but my camera only sees kindness and love… and when you love someone as much as these two love each other — it totally doesn’t pick up awkward at all… my camera doesn’t know awkward <3 love them so much!!! MAKEUP | markia nicole – […]

meredith + trey | chippokes plantation engagement session

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