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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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we love being able to capture the friendships and sweet family moments that happen when you vacation together here in the outer banks. we had such a fun session with four families who were vacationing together – they wanted a session to capture their friendship and individual family photos, and we couldn’t have been more […]

friends on vacation together | nags head, nc

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i had the honor of photographing Katie + Mike’s wedding years ago and she’s been on our photography team for gosh… 5-6 years now… and i’ve watched her become an incredible mama (insert all the feels here) — i LOVE her to the moon and am so thankful i’ve been able to share these years […]

erlwein family OBX | nags head, nc

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sean + faith just celebrated their 15 year wedding anniversary – and i’m so grateful we got to spend the evening together!!!

the mormon family OBX | nags head, north carolina

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associate photographer chase knocked this one out of the park… so freaking beautiful!!! kathryn + travis, you were so fun to capture and we can’t forget derby – omgosh what a cute little fur baby!!! so happy for y’all

associate session: kathryn + travis maternity | nags head, nc

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i don’t typically photograph newborn sessions anymore, but when i do it’s for some of my favorite people! colton james is such a little sweet spirit Mann + Wife

colton james lifestyle newborn | suffolk, virginia

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associate emily here! this sweet family session was with one of our very own makeup artists’ and her precious family I absolutely enjoyed my time with Susanne’s family! Susanne is such a breath of fresh air when you are around her — and her family is the mirror image of her!! it means a lot […]

associate session: the mayer family | gloucester, virginia

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oh my lanta – we had such a blast during their session — the last photo is totally one of my favorites hahaha!!!

the gilchrist family | nags head, north carolina

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associate emy got to meet up with erin and her kids for a beautiful mommy + me session and i am loving that black and white of erin!!! WHEW!!!

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

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boy did we have some crazy weather this day…. the storms were rolling in – but it didn’t start raining until the very end!!!! but none of that stopped this family from dancing – racing – and being cuddly and sweet!!!! XOXO

the gregory family | nags head, north carolina

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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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