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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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amanda + sean — we are so incredibly happy for you two! we may have only been there for a ‘short’ amount of time BUT it was certainly PACKED with so much love, laughter, tears AND FUN!! we love you two!!! <3 associate photog | Emily second shooter | Sandy shooting assistant | Katie venue | Celebrations at […]

associate wedding: amanda + sean celebrations at the reservoir wedding | moseley, virginia

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danny + leanne — you two bring the heat AND the laughs!!! i love it and loved my time with y’all!!! the wedding will be here before we know it!!! CANT WAIT!!!  HAIR | Anywhere Beauty by Shae MAKEUP | Your Best Face by Susanne

leanne + danny windsor castle park engagement session | smithfield, virginia

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emy here! i have been able to capture this sweet family and all their precious moments for going on four years or so – i am so thankful i am able to grow with my people <3 i just love them SO MUCH – i hope you all are having a blast out in California!!

associate session: raines family | smithfield, virginia

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love sessions

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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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maternity

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Associate Emy met up with Shana + Chris in Surry, VA for their maternity session and Emy said it was like they were old friends!! These two were SOOOO sweet to each other.. with all their little smirks and giggles!! Sweet baby girl is SO loved!! Shana + Chris we are very happy for you […]

associate session: shana + chris maternity session | surry, va

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ohhhhh lindsay of Cut Curl Or Dye!!! she’s a freaking knockout!!! always love my time with this beautiful and sweet lady!!! HAIR + MAKEUP | Markia Nicole – MUA / Hair Stylist

lindsay beauty session | smithfield, virginia

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10 things your wedding photographer wished you knew 1) your wedding photographer doesn’t need a ‘traditional’ shot list that includes: first kiss, walk down the aisle, etc etc. i would venture to say that if anyone is charging to photograph your wedding, they SHOULD already know the aspects of a wedding that need to be […]

10 things wedding photographers wished you knew

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emy here! i got the chance to photograph this sweet family back in october.. and y’all they just melt my heart just by being in their presence! there is SO much love between them.. you can just feel the presence of God with them <3 i actually grew up with sarai playing softball with my […]

associate session: the meador family | franklin, virginia

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emy here! when courtney contacted me about having a couples session with her and alan – i was soooo excited! i just love these two – BUT courtney had some news to share which made my heart jump for pure JOY for her!! these two sweet souls had been trying to have one of their […]

associate session: courtney + alan announcement | smithfield, virginia

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whew!!!! despite the weather and the radar — we were able to make this session happen – and that makes my heart so happy because i’ve known christy for YEARSSSS and there’s never a dull moment with these three!!! love them soooo much   HAIR + MAKEUP | Anywhere Beauty by Shae

the peters family OBX | nags head, NC

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