Our family has been on a journey to more healthful living this year.  Exercise, diet, sleep, mental state, you name it.  We’ve been working to be more mindful of our choices and set a better example for our children so that as they grow, they not only know a healthy lifestyle, but understand why healthy […]

[part of the Monday for Moms blog series – small tips and tricks that will make big changes in photos of your children] If you know me, you know that I’m not the most serious person you’ll ever meet.  I was raised in a family full of clowns and while I can be a bit […]

I was so thankful to photograph this sweet family again this year for their annual family portraits.  We chose Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, Virginia for the open spaces and great tree color.  Bonus perks of this place were feeding the ducks and a fun break from posing for photos on the playground. I love seeing […]

[part of the Wednesday for Weddings blog series – wedding venue, vendor, decor, and idea suggestions] Sometimes we find little gems in the middle of seemingly nowhere.  Set in rural Virginia, the Marriott Ranch is surely one of those places!  Framed by majestic mountains, this historic mansion is a bed and breakfast combined with an […]

[part of the Tuesday for Travel blog series – reviews, recommendations, and stories based on our travels and excursions] Each year we renew our annual Shenandoah National Park admittance pass.  One of our favorite pastimes is cruising Skyline Drive at sunset and counting deer.  This is a particularly helpful activity after an eventful day – a long […]

[part of the Monday for Moms blog series – small tips and tricks that will make big changes in photos of your children] Kids…they are so quick!  One minute they are doing something super cute and a moment later they are done.  One of the things I loathed most about my point and shoot camera […]

I’ve heard the horror stories.  Photographer works a 10 hour wedding work day only to be served a pb & j while the wedding guests are served filet mignon…  Caterers forget the photographer’s meal and pulls out a sandwich from the top of the garbage bag as solace…   While these stories make me cringe, […]

[part of the Wednesday for Weddings blog series – wedding venue, vendor, decor, and idea suggestions] Today I’m taking a step back to a year ago to highlight a venue in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Melrose Caverns is a beautiful wedding venue with stone exteriors, exposed wooden beams, and a rock sided bridge perfect for portraits. I […]

[part of the Tuesday for Travel blog series – reviews, recommendations, and stories based on our travels and excursions] There we found ourselves.  Kidless for a couple short hours, tired, and hungry.  Did I want to cook dinner? NO!  Did we want to travel into Harrisonburg to try a new restaurant? NO!  So we did what my […]

[part of the Monday for Moms blog series – small tips and tricks that will make big changes in photos of your children] I’ve already written about getting close to your kids and eliminating background distractions to improve images of your children.  Another important technique is to get down on their level.  When I photograph kids, […]