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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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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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candra + randall — y’all’s sweet day was full of love, tears and laughter!! thank you for letting us be apart of your big day — we are so happy for you two <3 associate | Emily Whited second shooter | Sandy Barnes assistant | Heather Wright venue | The Barns at Timberneck day of […]

associate wedding: candra + randall the barns at timberneck wedding | surry, virginia

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oh my word — you know that ashley and i have known each other since grade school, i actually was in her brother’s class back in elementary school!!!! i love it — she is HILARIOUS and a total sweet heart and i LOVE seeing her SO INSANELY happy… love you girl!

ashley bridals | nags head, north carolina

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Associate Emily here!! I met up with Brittany and her ADORABLE girls Alexis was allllllll about posing for the camera — and sweet Allie…. well nottttt so much haha!! I swear y’all I don’t pinch these sweet babes haha babies LOVE me, I promise!! We love sharing these real moments though and as a Mama […]

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

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love sessions

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oh my gosh these two… so fun to be around — so many laughs!!! AND just to throw this out there — ray totally opened the door for his lady every… single… time!!! love it!!! HAIR | Anywhere Beauty by Shae MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne

kim + ray date night session | smithfield, virginia

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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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Emy here!!!! Haley Alexis & Drew Bradshaw y’alls big day was PERFECT!!! The team and I felt so much like family – everyone was so sweet to us.. the bridal party was hilarious.. your dad was the cutest – pretty sure we all cried with his toast!! I could just go on… it was literally the most perfect day!!!  […]

associate wedding: haley + drew obici house wedding | suffolk, virginia

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okay… i can’t… 😍😍😍 this engagement session… so much freaking fun!!! these two are romantic — silly — funky and spunky and just freaking sweet as can be!!! i loved spending my evening with y’all ♥️ jess + marc — i LEGIT cannot wait to jump on your with hugs at the wedding!! HAIR | Anywhere Beauty […]

jess + marc arts district engagement session | norfolk, virginia

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y’all – shut the front door and side window… what is this life!?!?! what an incredible engagement session — kelsey + billy you two are absolute GEMS and i just want to squeeze the mess out of y’all!!! you give SUCH GOOD HUGS — and those pups… i just want to take them home!!! canNOT […]

kelsey + billy engagement session | virignia beach, virignia

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