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.
Maybe it’s their confidence. Maybe it’s the peace they seem to have. Perhaps it’s the sound of their laugh that comes from their gut, the shimmers of gray in their hair, the stories they tell or the wisdom they share. Whatever it is, I love it. I crave it. I desire to be in its […]
There is something to be said about how excited I get when I’m in a session. I get SO excited I literally CANNOT stay still! Looking back through these images, I see how I earned the nickname “the ninja” from some of my clients. I will climb, stand on top of or lay down just […]
I don’t even know where to BEGIN with this lady!!! Samara is a gorgeous girl who is always ready to laugh, play in the rain and have a good time!! My oh my is she filled with SO much life!! Together, we spent a quiet, rainy Saturday together in Newport News and I have to say…even […]
As a photographer with a desire to constantly perfect my craft, second shooting is a way for me to work alongside other professionals and become a stronger shooter. I met Renee of Renee Hollingshead Photography a few months ago at the CLIC conference and we instantly clicked, so when she asked me to second shoot […]
The first time I spoke with Danielle, it was to gush over the love we both felt in Kascha and Henry’s engagement session, which can be seen here. A woman after my own heart, she seriously can’t get enough of weddings and love! When she saw that there was a need for more wedding blogs […]