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I’ve always loved event planning…I actually thought I wanted to be a wedding planner for the majority of my life…Well obviously I didn’t become a wedding planner…and it turns out that something I love even more than event planning is actually event design..but it’s a TON of work…I think back on the number of hours […]

I met up with Ashley on a chilly day in the Uptown area of Richmond…Ashley knew she wanted her headshots to be super COLORFUL and the walls in this little area were just perfect for the look she was going for! If you know Ashley, then you know that this theme suits her personality PERFECTLY. […]

Have you ever met one of those girls who just exudes confidence because she knows exactly who she is?? She embraces her strengths, but also her weaknesses and fights hard to reach her goals…She’s humble and so full of joy, which makes her so fun to be around. And she makes you feel confident and […]

A few weeks back my friend Ali sent me a text message that said “Idea: can we be blog shooting buddies?” And my immediate response was “Yes!!!”…Basically it means that whenever Ali or I need photos taken for a blog post, we can pick a time to meet up and shoot them really quick! Ali […]

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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.