The Journal

It was the first day of June, full of sunshine, clear skies, and the most joyous couple excited to start their new beginning!!! Claire and Ethan are two of the kindest people you’ll ever meet (ask anyone who’s met them!). They love their friends, family, and church fiercely!! On their most special day, they deserved […]

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is beautiful anytime of the day but especially this past weekend for Taylor and Paul’s wedding day! Taylor aspired for their architectural inspired garden wedding to be elegant, fresh, and classic and this venue provided all that and more. Together, they shared their vows in the old Italianate estate inspired Rose […]

There’s just something truly magical about the beach—the waves, the sand, and those BEAUTIFUL sunset. But you know what makes it even better? Having your whole tribe there, soaking it all in with you. That’s EXACTLY what happened with this amazing extended family session who came together from all over just to enjoy Cape Charles’ […]

First wedding of 2024 was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Full of softly colored florals, picturesque wedding venue, and the most amazing couple!! Alyssa and Travis officially became Mr. & Mrs. O’Connell at their Historic Jasmine wedding while their most loved friends and family joined in the celebration. Keep that scroll to read about some of my favorite […]

Hey y’all!👋🏼 I am thrilled to share some previous sessions from last year that I haven’t shared yet. Buckle up because I’ve got a bunch of couples, babies, families, and more from 2023 that definitely need to make their “blog debut”. Beginning with this Smithfield engagement session with Cal and Katie. First off, let’s talk […]

All last week Virginia weather had chances of rain for every single day. During the whole week it barely rained then sure enough, Saturday gets here and it’s POURING!!! But that didn’t stop Oscar and Coral from being amazingggg troopers and having the BEST time during their summer wedding in Smithfield at Chippokes park. Chippokes […]

  Lot’s of firsts for me with this fall wedding day!! First time travelling to Powhatan in Virginia (which is pronounced Pow-uh-tan not Pow-hat-an for those as confused as I was ~ don’t judge me haha!). And my first time working at the beautiful Fairfield Farm Events venue. An absolutely amazinggg place that was showing […]

  Y’all this engagement session right here is what summertime dreams are made of!! Surrounded by a gorgeous sunflower field, hanging out with your best friend. Brandon and Kristin’s love for one another truly shines throughout all of their engagement photos. Stick around to see more from our time together and find out a little […]