The Watzek Family

I have had such a great time the last few years getting to capture this family’s memories. So this session was so bittersweet, because they are off to their next step in military life. Somehow, even though Allison grew up here!, these kids have never been to the beach and they’ve lived back in VA […]

Jun 20, 2014

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First, let me say I was so excited to shoot this engagement!! I met Kevin and Tiffany about two years ago and shot family portraits for them, so I was thrilled to get the phone call! Kevin is a firefighter in Virginia Beach and they were so kind to let us use their station for […]

May 19, 2014

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Coleman, Kendal and kids!

You’ve seen this sweet family on my blog before when I did Clare’s six months photos. Well she is now one and the twins were nearly four at this session, so hard to believe since I remember Kendal being pregnant at my wedding!! Actually, it’s hard to believe Kendal has three kids at all because […]

Oct 20, 2013

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<insert broken record here> I LOVE when my friends ask me back to capture special moments in their lives, it makes my heart so happy!! Okay, that being said I was thrilled to do this maternity session. Jake and Alex asked me to shoot their announcement session back in the spring at their gorgeous property […]

Oct 10, 2013

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Dominic, Amanda & Maya + one!

I’m afraid this post may drag on a bit because of who Amanda has become to me but let’s see where we go! Many of you have seen Amanda Manupella’s name on my page or mentioned when discussing weddings, kid outings, etc. She was the one who shot my gender reveal, who shared excitement about […]

Sep 13, 2013

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If you have been a fan/friend for awhile, then you may remember Mason’s birth video! Allison is a friend from high school and had me capture Mason’s first moments in this world, well he is now one and updated family photos were a must! It’s certainly not easy being 5.5 months pregnant and chasing three […]

Sep 11, 2013

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The Porter’s

Meg contacted me months(literally April!) ago to start chatting details about family sessions. Well when our schedules finally matched up the weather wasn’t as cooperative! there was literally zero percent chance of rain that day and wouldn’t you know as I was leaving for their session it started to rain, fast and hard. Just as […]

Sep 9, 2013

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I think the hardest thing for me being pregnant is the anticipation of just who is growing inside me!! You know, making me pee at 3:00 a.m., causing me to eat salads like the lettuce is drying up all over America, making me loop a hairband through my jeans because I just can’t stand those […]

Aug 19, 2013

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Gracelyn is 1!

It is hard to believe this sweet little personality is already one! I met her parents just a few days after she was born. tiny and sweet with some great hair already. Over the year it has really been my pleasure to get to see the Belt’s every six months and capture their family at […]

Aug 19, 2013

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I can honestly say this is the first session where one of the family members literally swam to shore. 😉 Matt has been out tuna fishing all day and his boat has broken down. After getting it towed close enough to shore, he literally jumped out, swam to the beach and had his brother bring […]

Aug 9, 2013

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The Jacob’s party of 3!

I know I kinda sound like a broken record but when people come to me for multiple sessions it really makes my heart sing! Maria and David (plus his siblings!) were literally one of the very first sessions I ever shot! Maria and I went to high school together and have stayed in touch thanks […]

Jul 22, 2013

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My camera has given me the chance to document some really important times in people’s lives. What’s even better is when those important times are in my friends lives! Kenny and Joe have a large group of similar friends and I met Michelle at our friends Jeff & Lindsey’s house one Superbowl party and the […]

Jul 16, 2013

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Meet the Sims

I say it so much sometimes I feel like a broken record but I really do love it when previous clients ask me back for more memories of their moments in time! That always applies to the Sims! I love seeing Lucas, he was so teeny tiny the first time I met him, and Erin […]

Jun 27, 2013

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You may recognize two of these blonde cuties from some photos I did for their family back in the fall! I was thrilled when Stacie asked to for more photos since Jason’s brother was leaving for boot camp.. Enjoy the Shiel’s!

Jun 25, 2013

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