Session Tips

It’s hard to deny the beauty of Charlottesville in the fall. It’s classic and a favorite time of year for good reason. I’ve been hosting mini sessions in my business since the very beginning, back in 2012 and photographing them here Charlottesville since 2016. Every year just gets better. My goal for minis is simple: […]

Everyone Is Finally Together If coordinating annual photos with your immediate family feels like a feat, planning extended family portraits can feel nearly impossible. Distance. Work schedules. School calendars. Age ranges that span toddlers to grandparents. It’s no small task to gather multiple generations in one place at one time. And yet — when it […]

There’s something about photographing childhood that isn’t posed or polished — the way kids explore, and play, the ordinary in-between that’s better than the posed. That’s exactly what made this family session at UVA so special. From the moment we arrived, I could feel the ease each parent carried. They weren’t trying to manage the […]

When I was chatting with a Charlottesville mama last week about her upcoming session, we started talking through different location styles. She paused and said, “I never thought about how each spot has its own feel.” It was such a great reminder of how much the right setting can shape your photos. By photographing families […]

Every time I chat with a new client, the question of what to wear almost always comes up. Whether it’s your very first photo session or your tenth, choosing outfits can feel like one of the trickiest parts. It’s up there with choosing a gorgeous location (like King Family, the Market at Grelen or your […]

While I wouldn’t call myself a true “foodie,” I do love a great meal—especially one I didn’t have to cook. I’m always on the lookout for local spots to support, and I’ll take a cozy neighborhood restaurant over a big chain any day. Charlottesville has no shortage of amazing options, and I’ve built a growing […]