I’ve been working with this sweet family since the birth of their first child, and it’s always the highest compliment when clients come back as their family grows. We documented this sweet little man’s first session last spring at James Monroe Highland, and this past fall, they stayed at a lovely AirBnb in Crozet, which […]

Most of my clients each year are returning clients, which I find to be such a gift because it creates a familiarity for everyone.  Not only are the parents familiar with me and my style,  I’m not a stranger to the littlest family members which means they can feel more comfortable! This sweet family met […]

A sentiment I’ve heard among mamas recently is that their older kiddos simply aren’t interested in family photos and how it’s just not as easy as it used to be to have family photos made. And while I completely understand that convincing kids as they are older to take part in family photos can be […]

This little lady turned one, so we celebrated with her milestone portraits and boy did we luck out with the perfect evening! The weather was perfectly comfortable and the light was that perfect autumn light as the sun set over the mountains. We chose this sweet location in Charlottesville and it’s a new favorite! It’s […]

Fall is well-known as the most popular time of year for family photos – and for good reason! It’s one of the most gorgeous times of year here in Charlottesville, the weather is nice and temperate and the lovely golden light never ceases to amaze me. Since it’s so popular, I figured it was to […]

Late last summer, I met the Rudolph family at one of  my favorite locations, Historic Tuckahoe, just outside of Richmond, VA for their annual family photos. Plus, they were celebrating their youngest daughter’s first birthday along with their oldest daughter’s birthday as well. What we didn’t expect was a random 90+ degree day, as the […]