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Fall is my favorite season! The temperature begins to change, the leaves turn color, and the cotton fields bloom! So I like to suggest fall engagement sessions in the cotton fields (and yes, I did get permission from the farmer to shoot here). With it being cotton field picking time, we were getting in crunch mode to shoot this session, but luckily for us, the rain held off. Whew! Meet.. Read More
This blog post! It is all about wedding gowns, brides, and our daughters! We have three, beautiful daughters and as of November 5, 2018, all three are now married. But there is more to the story of their weddings and specifically how each of them wore something from my wedding gown on their special day! My husband, Mark, and I got married on November 23, 1985. As you can see,.. Read More
I really just want to have my bridals done in the mountains, she said. What?! Yes, road trip! This session was in early October. We left on a Sunday afternoon and took our time scouting out various locations. We spent the night at Wintergreen Resort which is so peaceful this time of year. While the leaves were still green, the Blue Ridge never ceases to impress me. Our first stop for.. Read More
Once upon a time, I attended Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in Suffolk, Virginia. Recently, I had the pleasure of returning to my alma mater for a high school senior shoot with Jared. While walking the hallways, I saw the Class of 1980’s picture hanging on the wall. Wow! That brought back memories!. We entered the gymnasium, where I received my high school diploma and that jogged my memories of PE classes and proms!.. Read More
This is the last sunflower post for 2018 at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, Virginia. The sunflowers were planted by Mr. Dean Stallings, a local farmer. He planted them in honor of his mother, who loved sunflowers. Donations for the the sunflowers can be made here. This session started out with sunshine and interrupted us with a quick passing shower. I hope these cute siblings brighten your day as you scroll through their.. Read More