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As a prior English teacher, I love telling each of my couple's love story. Each story is unique and in a culmination of love and a little planning, the wedding day brings that love to life in front of family and friends. As a lover of heirlooms and legacies, it's a joy to be alongside each of my couples as they create memories that will last forever for their children and grandchildren!

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These two are so special to me. Kayleigh and John are the first couple that really took a chance on me as a photographer. Not only have I grown in my skill as a photographer since their first session, but our friendship has grown as well!

Kayleigh & John | Golden Hour Couples Session at Northeast Creek Park | Jacksonville, North Carolina

Portraits

February 20, 2020

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It is almost impossible to determine the top ten images from 2019…but it is possible to find images that encapsulate the top ten lessons that I have learned in 2019.

2019: A Year in Review

December 30, 2019

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Meet Samantha Williams, owner and stylist at Styled for Elegance. She began her business less than a year ago, and she has big dreams for its growth and future in 2020. She built a strong foundation for those goals by choosing to have a branding session done to solidify her personal brand.

Samantha Williams with Styled for Elegance | Hair Stylist Personal Branding Session | Arlington, Virginia

Portraits

October 4, 2019

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Huxley is almost one! Her cake smash did not go as I had envisioned, but I guess they rarely ever do!

Huxley’s One-Year Cake Smash

September 25, 2019

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You guys know Quantico is not my favorite place, but I truly do like to make the best out of every duty station. My way of doing that here is creating a bucket list of shoot locations! Check them out!

Quantico Photography Location Bucket List

Weddings

September 10, 2019

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Weddings

All the reasons you need a bridal portrait session are right here!

Catie | Bridal Portraits | Evergreen Country Club | Haymarket, Virginia

August 26, 2019

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A special moment in the lives of sweet baby Colton and his parents, we were honored to be there as witnesses and as a photographer.

Colton’s Baptism | Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe | Marmora, New Jersey

Portraits

August 1, 2019

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Portraits

It’s a small world, and the Marine Corps only makes it smaller in all the best ways! Find out how my neighbor led me to shooting a session down in North Carolina.

Claire’s Baptism | Reformation Lutheran Church | New Bern, North Carolina

July 30, 2019

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The Reynolds are Marine Corps family to us, so the documentation of this life change was extremely special to me. Their “The Notebook” style home was perfect for their time in North Carolina, but on to 29 Palms for them!

The Reynolds Family | A Tribute to a North Carolina Home | Richlands, North Carolina

Portraits

July 18, 2019

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Portraits

This session was a special one for me! Brianne has been a friend for quite a few years now, a friend that was brought to me by the Marine Corps. She and her husband moved with Caleb and me from North Carolina to Quantico, and I am so thankful for that. The first time we […]

Lasch Family of Six | Newborn Triplets | Northern Virginia Lifestyle Session

June 11, 2019