Journal

I have totally enjoyed Kiara on a few photo shoots now, and this was a great one too– this time with her fabulous mom and dad. Obviously when somebody is as talented and athletic (and just awesome!) as Kiara, you are going to have some pretty great parents too. So here they are, all together, […]

He finally got it.  After all these years he understood. My husband had gone from totally frustrated to tolerant to sometimes thankful, and now, finally, years later, an epiphany reached his heart. This is why I take so many (like so so so many) pictures: it can all change so quickly. Yesterday can be a chapter […]

I’m so excited, like giddy excited, to be featured in Charlottesville Family Magazine for their July 2014 issue.  Inspired by Pottery Barn (because that isn’t hard to do) I came up with my own patriotic craft, figured out a design, and it worked– even better than I had hoped for.  Watch out Martha.  OK, well not really, […]

  While the 13 stripes and 50 stars will always unite us, here is a craft that salutes our country with a fresh take on a vintage look.   You can relax while crafting your wind sock because painted burlap doesn’t require perfection. Materials: Tape measure Scissors Hot glue gun 6” embroidery hoop Red, White, […]

When I traveled out to California last October for my shooting-blitz weekend, I was very much looking forward to working with the R. children. I loved that their family order is the same as mine was growing up– I too have two older brothers and was the baby girl.  I only wish I had the […]

I love, I mean LOVE, having the awesome opportunity to work with repeat clients. So the S. family is one of my best.  I am so blessed to see them grow up, I get sweet notes from the kids, and awesome hugs.  And I’ve earned the trust of their mom for being creative and so […]