Guess what's coming up soon? Family photo time! It's a yearly tradition for most families, but why do so many of us treat it like a chore instead of a fun family activity? I think it's because we make it harder than it needs to be! But don't worry, I've got your back. Here are some tips on how to make family photos a blast ...

Ok, you've booked your boudoir shoot. Now it's time to figure out looks. With boudoir photos, it's important to incorporate some versatility into the looks. Sexy is always great, but it's fun to mix things up a little with playful, cozy looks as well. Here's some creative suggestions on boudoir photo shoot looks that w...

This feels weird to say, but this year is going to be our last year for family photos! We have so many clients whose families we have watched be created and grow up. It’s been such a privilege to document your stories. Through documenting the stories of others, we discovered new stories about ourselves. We found...

Welcome to the forced perspective hallway shoot! We used striping and angles to create the illusion that the hallway is longer than it actually is. We lit this set by cutting a hole into the top flat and using a gridded soft box to shine light down. We also had a diffused light source shining in from the window and an umbre...

Time to meet the Hud man! Little Hudson is officially one and his cuteness is blowing me away. This is one smiley kid! He laughed throughout his whole photo shoot and loved having all of the attention on him. Most kids are hesitant during a cake smash session, but Hudson dug right in as soon as it was put in front of him.&...

Rebecca + John are getting married this month and we took some engagement photos to celebrate! We headed to the University of Virginia grounds just as flowers were beginning to bloom making this the ultimate spring engagement shoot. We took photos on the rotunda and then explored a couple of the gardens just as the sun was...

Here we go with set #12! Growth is hard. It's filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns to the left. Sometimes it feels like you take two steps forward and three steps back, but as long as you keep persisting eventually you can reach your goal.   So this is a shoot of persistence. The inspiration came from the loos...

Things are about to get a intergalactic with set #20! Our collaboration with MIXD Fashion in promotion for the intergalactic spring collection feels like it's out of this world! On our journey to 100 sets, we have met some amazing creative forces. MIXD Fashion is a one woman show. The designer's name is also Jada...

How cute is this little guy?! Ethan is one! We celebrated with cake and photos, and it was such an adorable session. Ethan loved his moment in the spotlight. Here's to one!          ...

We can't get enough of Front Porch Sessions! Spring, winter, summer fall - they are always so cute, and I am continuously amazed by how much life can happen on a front porch.  We had so much fun road tripping around RVA on Easter taking these. Here are some highlights from the day! We will also be offering Front Porc...