My journal

I love senior photography – both high school seniors and college seniors! Graduating is such a special event and something every senior is thrilled about! I met Miriam several years ago when her brother was graduating! It is such an honor to shoot another senior photography session for this family! Miriam was a bit nervous […]

Salim, graduated last spring but because of COVID, a normal graduation didn’t happen! Check out this Lifestyle Senior & Engagement all in one!

Planning a wedding is time-consuming! Adding one more thing to your to-do list like engagement photos can make you wonder why you should. There are many reasons to schedule one but do you realize how it can benefit you, especially on your wedding day? Not only do I believe they are crucial but I think […]

Rustic Fall Weddings are such a treat, especially this one at Rivercrest Farm in Elkton, Virginia! It was truly my pleasure to document it! How They Met I met Morgan and Jordan a couple of months before their wedding at their engagement session. It was obvious from the beginning how much they adore each other. […]

Do you love the outdoors and want to incorporate your love of it into your wedding. Here are a few rustic wedding ideas to give your wedding that outdoorsy feel. Rustic Wedding Venues Choose a wedding venue that has a rustic barn for your backdrop. Nothing says rustic more than a barn! Charlottesville and the […]

Why Your Photographer Loves It! Most brides like tradition and I’m all for it so why would I suggest a first look. Doesn’t it go against tradition? Well, my answer is yes it probably does but maybe it is time for a new tradition! Let me explain why. It adds to the experience but also […]

Most people want to have their portraits done outside. I get it, but have you ever thought about how glamorous indoors can be? I photographed these indoor portraits of gorgeous musicians because they needed updated photos!

Finding the Right Location Finding great portrait session locations can be perplexing if not downright overwhelming! But I’ve got tips to help you find the perfect location! Most clients choose to showcase the local landscape of Virginia and who can blame them. Virginia is beautiful and has so many options! For most of my sessions, […]

Preparing for your senior portrait session can be a lot to think about. I’ve compiled a list of tips to get you ready for a great session!

Your camera phone takes nice photos but can you find good lighting, pose people & edit afterwards? Experience & education are the key!