I have always loved the Fall weather, but as I have had a few years as a photographer under my belt, I have an even bigger LOVE for this incredible season! Not only do you get changing leaves, but Fall always has some of the most epic sunsets that paint beautiful colors across the sky, […]

Hair spray. Laughter. Smiles. Reminiscing memories. Hugs. All the things that fill the room as the girls prep for their best friend’s or sister’s wedding day! Joelyssa looks around and takes in each moment an she plans the final details for the day, and the feeling begins to sink in. Today is finally the day […]

Nothing but the rain hitting the pavement could be heard. Silence had fallen over the officers as the flag ceremony commenced. All watched as the American flag was slowly raised up the flagpole. Slowly, one by one, each officer raised his hand to salute the flag! They stood silent. They stood proud. No rain could […]

As the last bridesmaid comes down the aisle, all heads turn and wait anxiously. A smile slowly creeps on Mike’s face as he patiently waits for his soon-to-be wife walk out of the venue doors. All goes quiet, as you see her dress start to appear. Their friends and family, that they have grown up […]

I met Amy a few years back. Her parents are members of the church I attend, and she had been going there since she was little. She actually grew up with my husband! Once I started attending the church back in 2010, I would get to meet and chat with Amy whenever she was able […]

I have been overly excited about this wedding, couple, and venue since they asked me to be their photographer!! Each piece was so unique and special to them that it was going to be like no other one I had captured before! Green lantern was the ringbearer. It was held at Aldie Mansion, an incredibly […]

All goes quiet as she lets her dress fall around her on the freshly cut grass at Cameron Estates Inn. Not even the sound of wind breaks the peacefulness of this moment. The bridal party, including her older sister, watches from afar as she makes her way down to the stone bridge where her soo- […]

Hey all! I wanted to take a break from my normal blog posts about my weddings/family sessions (I promise they will be back soon!) and let you know that I am so excited to announce that I will be offering a limited number of mini portrait sessions this fall! Are you one of these people: […]

I’m sitting in front of my computer right now, not quite sure how to type this post. It’s been just over a week since I attended The Gathering event hosted by Caroline Logan and Hope Taylor in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and my brain is still trying to process all the information I gained, all the quotes […]

They always say that the tough times really show the character that a person will be! This is so true when it comes to David. Throughout the session, he always supported Barbara and made sure she was happy. He may not have been the most talkative, but he showed his love for her by the […]