I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here!  Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed.  Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space. 

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Sachel 

Miss J

When I first met Jennifer, I knew we were going to have a great time together. She has the most beautiful personality and gorgeous freckles!!! As a photographer, I love highlighting your favorite parts of your body. Jen had beautiful tattoos, so when I saw her gorgeous green eyes light up as I asked her […]

September 11, 2013

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Miss R

I had the most AMAZING time shooting Ms. Rebecca today!! As nervous as I was, with each click of my camera, it soon melted away. The quiet moments, the laughter…she is SO.MUCH.FUN. There is something so beautiful about the intimacy of a woman and with Rebecca, her radiance just shined through so beautifully. I can’t wait […]

September 8, 2013

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A Letter to Photography

Dear Photography, Though I show my love and appreciation to you everyday, today the world recognizes you. In honor of you, I decided to take a minute to write  to you…the love of my life. I remember the first time we met. In the form of a box, I picked up the Polaroid Sun 660 […]

August 19, 2013

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Being the Change

  Today, their economic status didn’t matter. Where they came from or where they were raised wasn’t an issue. Today, a group of people gathered for one reason: to be the change they wanted to see in the world. On the corner of 25th and West Ave. in Newport News, VA, dozens of citizens of […]

July 20, 2013

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Knowing Your Worth

As human beings, I believe we all have a natural yearning to be loved. To love someone and to have them love you back can easily  be considered one of life’s greatest achievements. However, as I get older I am constantly reminding myself of one thing: In order for me to experience this achievement, I […]

July 5, 2013

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