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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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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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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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i grew up with the ‘faison girls’ — and with all of the history we have together i LOVE that meredith got to teach ava before we moved to the OBX — and she LOVESSSSSS her some meredith too!!! i think that’s so special <3 <3

the faison family | nags head, north carolina

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oh my gosh – melt my heart and call me butter… what a gorgeous and sweet family!!! drew and i actually went to college together – so it was so amazing to meet his beautiful family and reconnect!!!

the thorsten family session | nags head, north carolina

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ahhhhh love this family long time and to the moon – thank y’all so much for coming to hang out with me and letting me steal lots of hugs!!! the boys are always SO sweet and clearly SO handsome!

the cutler family OBX | nags head, nc

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when your hometown peoples make the drive to the OBX for a date night… your heart is happy!!! love y’all so much — thank y’all so much for making the drive and spending time with me it still blows my mind that way back in the day i photographed lizzy’s senior portraits and now she’s […]

lizzy + jacob date night session | nags head, nc

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