[part of the Wednesday for Weddings blog series – wedding venue, vendor, decor, and idea suggestions] Aside from having the great pleasure of watching love and families grow, one of the best parts of this job is constantly meeting new industry professionals who have a love for the same thing.  Working with others who share […]

[part of the Tuesday for Travel blog series – reviews, recommendations, and stories based on our travels and excursions] I’ve finally gotten to the last of the Cleveland, Ohio trip!  When it was time for our last stop, we were tired, missing the kids, and very much needing to get back home.  Our Myrtle Beach trip was […]

The Shenandoah National Park is one of my favorite places in the world.  It’s awfully convenient that the entrance to Skyline Drive is only minutes from my home! 😉 Big Meadows is a favorite photo location for me.  I just love the wide meadow, wildflowers, and the delicious golden light that shines through just before […]

Last month as I spent my birthday oceanfront, I decided to give away not just one, but THREE engagement photo sessions.  The winners have been chosen! Drumroll, please…. These three lucky future brides are the winners of a 1 hour engagement session with 15 digital images! Ashley Jordan Lauren   I’m looking forward to working […]

I can feel it coming.  The air is getting cooler in the mornings and the nights are a bit crisper.  A few leaves have even begun to lose their green hue in favor of orange and maroon.  You know what they say…. God must be a Hokie since the entire fall season is decorated in […]

[part of the Wednesday for Weddings blog series – wedding venue, vendor, decor, and idea suggestions] Let me just tell you, one of my biggest weaknesses in the entire world is a deliciously gooey cupcake.  There’s just something about getting the perfect amount of icing to cake ratio in each bite and then finishing one […]

[part of the Tuesday for Travel blog series – reviews, recommendations, and stories based on our travels and excursions] During our trip to Cleveland, Ohio, one of the travel destinations we were most excited about was Lake Erie.  Don’t get me wrong, we’ve seen many different bodies of water, but somehow neither of us had ever laid […]

[part of the Monday for Moms blog series – small tips and tricks that will make big changes in photos of your children] In our county, the kiddos head back to school tomorrow!  Part of me is excited because for the first time I am not back to school myself. (yay for taking time off […]

I had the pleasure of photographing one unit of this large family a few years ago at Christmas time.  I was so excited to hear that the whole family wanted to get together for an extended family session.  Coming from a big family myself, I always enjoy seeing everyone come together to create an image […]

[part of the Wednesday for Weddings blog series – wedding venue, vendor, decor, and idea suggestions] Kim and I started school together in Kindergarten and were in same Girl Scout troop, although we didn’t officially become best friends until we shared Mrs. Myer’s fifth-grade class at Elkton Elementary School.  Years of basketball games, sleep overs, […]