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 […]

When Jeremy and I were in college, we wore out every Dave Barnes album that was out. And on a random craving for some of his music the other day, I listened to one of his more recent songs, “We’re Gonna Miss These Days.” Cue all the tears. “Half heard conversations We only get halfway […]

Summer has always been my favorite season, so I love getting to do family sessions in the summer where the kids get to run wild and free in the tall grass, or in this case, some wildflowers. This sweet family wanted to savor the season of life their family is in, while also savoring the […]

I’ll never tire of in-home sessions here in Charlottesville. The home is so much of the heartbeat of your family and tells a story in itself. It’s a place that everyone feels comfortable and it’s a place no other family can use as the location for their family photos, as it’s totally and completely unique […]

It doesn’t take much space in a home, or really anywhere to make gorgeous photographs. Though I know that a beautiful location can bring so much to a session, I’ll always argue that your connection as a family and you just being you will always win out. Add some beautiful light, and you’re all set. […]

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 […]