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What an incredible year 2016 was for portraits! I can’t believe how quickly it flew by…when I look back at each of the incredible couples and families I got to photograph, I’m incredibly grateful for the connections I made and the love I got to capture. This job is truly such a gift! From my […]

This might be my cutest blog post ever…it’s hard to go wrong with Christmas decor and a cute toddler who has amazing (and very stylish) parents! There’s the old adage that goes something like this: You become a combination of the 5 people you spend the most time with…and I have actually had the thought when spending time […]

When you pull up to Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia it feels a little bit like stepping into my favorite Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast…and for that reason it’s easy to see why Talya and John chose it as the backdrop for their wedding. It’s elegant and timeless and romantic…and when you step […]

Last week, my sister and I road tripped down to Charleston for a girls trip and to photograph Josh and Olivia’s engagement session! To say I love this place would be an understatement…every time I visit I feel newly inspired. I think it’s the gorgeous southern architecture that reminds me so much of Europe and […]

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A glimpse into my daily life in Richmond, VA (and travels beyond) with my husband Ryan, our son Gray, and our disobedient puppy Lexie, plus the work, style and attempts at minimalism in between.