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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 of Amanda Dawn is… a woman that is bold and confident.. although she’d simply call herself ‘normal’ — I always love my time with her! Connect with her over on Instagram, where she shares all of her incredible senior portrait work!!! HMUA: Makeup by Vega

amanda dawn | norfolk, va

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emy here — i was SO thankful i assisted at oliva + coles wedding a few years ago!! when they found out they were pregnant they wanted SEP to stick with their growing family — which makes my heart EVEN more thankful!! i was so excited to shoot their maternities…. their session reminded me of […]

associate session: robert lifestyle newborn | mechanicsville, virginia

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emy here! steven contacted us to set up a session as a gift to his wife for their 9th anniversary — SOOOO sweet!! on the day of their session krystle even said that she never would’ve guessed he had this planned since he hated taking photos hehe how stinking sweet is that?!?! happy 9 years […]

associate session: steven + krystle | smithfield, virginia

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emy here! — i met up with haley almost a month from her big day… and y’all i just can’t even put into words how STUNNING she is – could you believe she’s even more stunning in person?!?!?! i seriously could have shot her pictures allllllll night haha but i knew her wedding day was […]

associate session: haley bridal session | smithfield, 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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seriously… y’all.. CAN—–NOT. 😭😍 i’m going to take one from kaitlin’s dad and just say that i can’t find the words to describe this wedding…. kaitlin + justin we love y’all and we love how funny and sweet y’all are… from little quirks to full on sweetheart holes (lol) — we’re SOOOOO happy for y’all […]

kaitlin + justin lost creek winery wedding | leesburg, virginia

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Ahhh – it’s that time of year again — and honestly it’s so fun for me to come up with creative ways that could really bless someone else or just be a gift to someone!!! This year we’ve got a bunch of offers for youuuu!!! FOR CLIENTS 1. **** 2020 WEDDINGS **** — a one […]

2019 Black Friday Deals

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emy here — i just can’t with this sweet family.. y’all how freaking GORGEOUS are they?!?!?! kara is NOT only one of hair stylists but she is the most BEAUTIFUL human-being inside and out —  and her family.. whew those are some good genes!! PHOTOGRAPHER | assoicate emily

associate session: edwards family | downtown smithfield virginia

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emy here!! soooo here’s a little back to story to these two lovebirds — we all were on the same softball team when these two got engaged.. they were already close friends of my husband and i – but after they got engaged.. i said i was shooting their wedding! haha well i had hoped […]

associate wedding: jackie + travis wedding | pearisburg, virginia

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emy here — ande + jon you sweet sweet people!! i just loveeeeeee you two SO much!! i am so thankful to not only have been there on yalls wedding day — but to witness yall become a family of three!! getting able to witness all of y’alls firsts is such an AMAZING gift not […]

associate session: ande + jon family session | studio at wharf hill

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