I’ve had my busiest May of shooting since I opened up shop, but it’s been a great time! Here are a few highlights, but if you follow along on Facebook, I’ll post plenty more there.
Spring is here!
I’m enjoying a busy spring, between engagements, petting farm portrait specials at Flat Creek Farm in Amelia, and a few maternity shoots. It’s been great meeting everyone! You can follow along for the latest work on my Facebook page.
M's Senior Graduation Shoot
This year’s celebrations look a little different, but graduation is a big deal nonetheless! I enjoyed meeting this awesome senior at Double B Equestrian to shoot some celebration photos before she heads off onto her next big venture with the class of 2020.
Richmond Animal League Calendar Contest Shoots
For the second year, I got to meet and shoot the thirteen winners of the Richmond Animal League calendar contest--these winners raised thousands of dollars to support animals in need and earn a spot on the calendar! You can pre-purchase your very own 2020 RAL calendar to enjoy these cool animals all year and support a great cause. This was a fun job--I got to pet all the dogs and, of course, hang with Marlowe the cover cat! Order yours at https://www.ral.org/
Senior Horse + Rider Portrait Session
L wanted her senior photos with Sampson, so that’s what we did! We got a beautiful September evening with lots of sunset light and Sampson was a good boy. Can’t beat that!
Baby A's Newborn Lifestyle Session
I love this family and am so excited for them as they welcome A to the family :)
K+A Soon-to-be-Three!
We got an awesome night for some golden-hour shooting and these two are about to have an exciting holiday season! Venue: Double B Equestrian
See lots more here!
Lizzie+Warren | Married
When you have an outdoor wedding, you never know what is going to happen with the weather, and starting right before Lizzie and Warren's ceremony, the skies really opened and we had a night of heavy rain and not quite the sunset we were hoping to shoot in. Nonetheless, these two took it in stride, moved the whole thing under their reception tent, and partied on with friends! Thank you so much for letting me take part in your day--I wish you both many blessings and happy years in this adventure into married life! See the rest of their sample gallery here.
Hair by A Beautiful Darling
Maternity, Family, and...Donkey!
It's not every day that you get photobombed by a donkey during a session, but this was that day! I met Nicole a while back when she did the bride's hair for a wedding I shot, so it was neat to meet up again for a maternity shoot with her family! We enjoyed our little visitor in one of the fields at BB Equestrian, too. I usually share a winner, but why not an outtake? Of course, you can see a few more of the "keepers" here.
Ella's Senior Session
I can't say enough how easy this girl made my job--she was a natural in front of the camera and I really enjoyed getting to meet her and work with her to create her senior casuals. The outfits she picked were spot-on for the light and colors of the site we picked. You can see more from her session here.
Amber + Clayton | Maternity
I was worried about an incoming storm during Amber and Clayton's shoot, but the moodier light we got turned this session into one of my all-time favorites. The water was a fitting backdrop, as their baby will probably spend some time enjoying kayaking with them later on! They are looking forward to meeting their little one soon! See their gallery here.
Puppies and Dancers
I've shot a lot of unique sessions, but this was a first--Taylor and Fallon gave me the opportunity to capture outdoor dance images as well as some family images with their new puppies, who were perfectly behaved throughout. These girls made ballet with pointe shoes and leotards in an outdoor park look easy. See more dance images from the session here and family and puppy images here.
Twins and Sunflowers
It's not every day that you get to photograph twins as cute as these two! This family is the sweetest and this farm was the perfect setting for their portraits. We caught the sunflowers at just the right time! See more from the shoot on Facebook.
Megan + Rocky : Married
This experience was certainly a memorable one! Thank you, Megan and Rocky, for entrusting me with your special day. It was a joy to watch you two share your vows and celebrate with family. This wedding took place at the lovely Brandermill Country Club in Midlothian. Floral designs by Flowers Make Scents. Hair and makeup by Fringe: Nicole Brooks, Nikki's Mane Art of Attraction, and Christine Goulet. Cake by Knead Cake Bakery and favors by Sweet Pea Bakery 1209.
View a gallery full of more sample images and portraits from throughout their wedding day here.
Family of Four February Portraits
I photographed this family when they were three last fall, so it was really wonderful to get the opportunity to photograph them as a group of four this time on a bright winter day :) See more sneaks of their Midlothian family portrait session.
Midlothian Engagement Session
Where to start with this one? These two warmed my heart, and they came with a vision for certain images they'd like to use with their wedding planning--I love bringing those ideas to life! See more images from their winter MIdlothian engagement photoshoot.
Winter Family Session
It was a cold day, but I enjoyed meeting this lovely family for some winter portraits in Chesterfield at Midlothian Mines Park! See more of their gallery here.
Three Ponies are Better than One: RVA Horse and Family Photos
I enjoyed photographing Lainey, her family, and their three horses at the lovely Double B Equestrian in Moseley. It's hard to go wrong with including a horse in your portraits, so why not three? See more from the session here.
Lottie and Ink's Sunset Horse and Rider Portrait Session
I LOVE this set of images from Lottie and Ink's equine portrait session in Glen Allen. Ink is an OTTB with lovely manners who also loves his girl. See more from the shoot here.
Family Equine Portraits
I enjoyed working with this lovely, kind family for our evening horse and family photo session out at Zephyrs Way Stable in Powhatan.
