Imagine the perfect fall morning – warm sunshine, a tiny bit of crisp in the air, the leaves ever so golden and colorful. That was the type of Charlottesville. morning I had with this family as we gathered to celebrate their season of anticipation awaiting their baby girl. We planned for a morning session, […]

Truth be told, I can get sucked onto the online shopping train, but so often, I wish I could simply visit a shop in person to try something on, feel the fabric or see what it actually looks like. I’m short too, so it means that things don’t always fit how I’d hope.  Or, if […]

Charlottesville is just one of those places that shines in each season….except maybe winter. I still haven’t found a place I absolutely adore in the winter though, so my expectations aren’t too high. Though if you grew up out west, you probably have some beautiful winter memories. Even though I love Charlottesville in all seasons, […]

Fall is a gorgeous time of year in Charlottesville and Richmond, so it’s no surprise that it’s a crazy busy time of year for family photographers like myself! Though I wholeheartedly believe that it doesn’t take an “epic” location to create amazing photos together, a gorgeous location is always a nice perk. Each year, I […]

Every year, my fall mini sessions sell out here in Charlottesville. It’s an event I look forward to each fall! And after doing minis for over 10 years, I’ve found that minis are really great for some families, and maybe not the best fit for families in different seasons of life. It all depends! I […]

What better way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday than with a family photo portrait session? I had the joy of photographing this sweet family during their first child’s first year of life (newborn, 4 months and one year), and was overjoyed to photograph their family again for their newest addition’s first year of life! […]