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 […]

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Sep 11, 2013

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 have seen quite a few of my photographer friends get the privilege of shooting a proposal in the last year and to say I’ve been dying to do one would be an understatement!! When Jerry contacted me months ago to ask if I would like to I immediately said YES!! I met Heather and […]

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Aug 23, 2013

and then there were 4!

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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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 […]

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Aug 19, 2013

Whitney, Matt and Gwynn

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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Literally from the moment I met Brittany & Robert a year ago, I knew I was going to love being a part of their day. Brittany is incredibly warm and glowing, she instantly reaches out and makes you feel comfortable. Her smile is gorgeous and I adore any girl who throws her head back and […]

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Aug 6, 2013

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 […]

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Jul 16, 2013

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!

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Jun 25, 2013

Life Lately

Life has been beyond crazy lately. The beginning of June we finally sold our home and somehow luckily found our ideal home in Virginia Beach. We are no less than 15 minutes from either Sandbridge or the ocean front, in a neighborhood with sidewalks and parks and can ride our bikes to an awesome shopping […]

Jun 24, 2013

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June 1 was a gorgeous day in Hampton Roads and with every gorgeous day comes traffic because everyone is dying to bust out of the work mode and head to the sand for a little relaxation. The ceremony was scheduled to start at 5:00 but at 5:00 we had no bride driving from the far […]

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Jun 4, 2013

Me & You

It is hard to believe that four years ago today, I stood on the Ocean View Fishing Pier beach with sweat running down my back and told Kenny in front of our family, friends and God that I would love him until death and after that I’d love him wherever our souls would go. As […]

May 30, 2013

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Clare is the daughter of our great friends, Coleman and Kendal. The whole time Kendal was pregnant I swore Clare was a baby and since she was a delivery surprise( like really a surprise she came the day after her baby shower!) it was quite the anticipation game! Kendal talked to me about doing a […]

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May 16, 2013

The Barnes Family

I really love getting to meet people I have talked to so much via Facebook! Since Mother Nature has given me some crazy weather this year, we had to reschedule our session but I am thrilled we did! Ended up with perfect temperatures and a very uncrowded street. I hope when you see these images you notice […]

May 13, 2013

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So, here goes! My very first blog. I knew I needed a better way to reach and display my work, so what better way than my own little slice of the world wide web?!   I hope you bookmark this, check it often, and enjoy reading what I have to say!   I’ll be sharing […]

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May 8, 2013

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