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 […]

Each and every fall is a fun and wild sprint. The weather cools down a bit, this town shines in such beautiful ways and my calendar fills up quickly. Somehow, in the middle of back-to-school chaos, sports schedules, and the whirlwind of fall, families still show up to press pause on it all and savor […]

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 […]

With the windows rolled down and the blooms popping up around town, spring is simply one of the best seasons in Charlottesville, VA. While fall tends to steal the spotlight in this beautiful mountain town, spring brings its own kind of joy—longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of opportunities to get outside with your family. […]

For years, I’ve been wanting to find a way to give back to local mamas while also supporting the Charlottesville & Richmond mamas I get to work with year in and year out. In 2024, I finally made it happen and I’m officially obsessed! Last year, I hosted Motherhood Minis to celebrate my clients around […]

Life moves fast, and as they say, babies (toddlers, kids, teens…) just don’t keep. One day you are sleep-deprived while soaking in your child’s newborn scrunch, and the next, you’re chasing a toddler through the backyard (or arguing with a threenager if we’re honest). Then, seemingly overnight, they’re off to school, making friends, and growing […]