Timeless portraits from a Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer in Richmond, Virginia

Children’s Consignment coming to King William!

06.29.18

If you’ve ever traveled through King William, you’d know its a small and quiet area. Too country for some people, but for my family it’s the perfect place to reside. I grew up in a very small town where you had to travel 45 minutes to get to the nearest Walmart, and that was always an exciting trip for me as a kid. We lived an hour and a half from the nearest mall, and even the food selection was pretty limited. One thing I like about a small town is the community. You know when you walk in to the grocery store you are likely going to see someone you know, and spend a few minutes chatting and catching up, something we barely have time to do anymore these days.

Four years ago we moved to King William from Hanover because of the affordable living, and while I wish Target was still in my backyard, I do enjoy the quiet nights, the spacious yard space, and the small restaurants this little town has to offer. If you are ever looking for an amazing BBQ spot, King William offers the best BBQ restaurant just around the corner. I find myself craving Chillin’ & Grillin’ Shack bbq sandwiches more than I’d like to admit. We are even getting a donut shop this summer and you know I can’t wait to have my share of delicious donuts at KDubs!

On the flip side of that, I like to shop. It is extremely important to me to support other small businesses like myself, and it’s usually with those small businesses I find the best products/food, and the best customer service. One thing I wish there was more of in King William (aside from the internet options — insert eye roll here), is small shops. That is soon to change this weekend! A few weeks back a mom from my son’s T Ball team approached me about her children’s consignment shop opening at the end of the month. This was so exciting for me because my youngest had outgrown all of her baby things (even though I was hanging on to them in denial that she is officially in toddler sized clothing). I quickly gathered all of her old clothes, some baby shoes, and a few other things that never got worn and drove them out to a little shop called Lots 4 Tots. I was so surprised to see how much people had brought in. When I came back to photograph the store for her I was amazed at how well it came together so quickly, and how adorable everything looks! I am always on the hunt for last minute things, and consignment shops are a great go to for something extremely last minute. There is so much to offer at this little shop, from clothing and shoes, to toys galore! The official opening date is Saturday, June 30 at 10am, and there will be prizes, *cough* mini sessions with me *cough*. Come out at 7717 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, in Aylett to see what this quaint little store has, and if you’ve got some children’s items to consign, this is a great place to bring them in!

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Baby Ava | An On Location Newborn Session In Short Pump Va

05.18.18

A little over a month ago, I had just come home from Verizon from upgrading my phone. I was in the process of switching the data from one phone to the other when I received a phone call. I didn’t recognize the number at first but the number was saved in my phone as Carmen. For a split second I though Verizon gave me the wrong phone and I had someone else’s ha! As soon as I answered I immediately recognized the voice on the other end. Two years ago Carmen hired me for her sweet baby girl Gloria. I remember thinking how absolutely stunning this family was and couldn’t wait to show her the images from the day. She called again for another newborn session for her third baby, and I couldn’t have been more surprised and excited. Their little family grew again, and as usual everyone looked absolutely stunning.

I even caught the most perfect smile! What a true Angel!

After the session was over, I spent the next week editing the images, choosing the absolute best to show, printing and matting each image, and placing them in a folio box for beautiful display. Originally Carmen intended to purchase only 10 images, but once she saw the full gallery, there was no denial she loved them all. If this was presented to me for my baby, I wouldn’t be able to walk away with half either. These are the sweetest children!

With the purchase of the full gallery, I gave an additional 5 surprise images!

I look forward to seeing them again in a few months! It’s always great to see clients again years later, or even months later. I love interacting with children, growing that relationship and forming friendships that last a lifetime. Watching parents gush over their own newborn brings such joy and happiness to my heart. Newborns are most definitely at the top of my favorite part of photography. If you’ve ever considered newborn photography and you are expecting, I’d love to talk with you!

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Petite Experience

04.26.18

Tickles. Deep belly laughs. Warm touches of sunlight on the cheeks. Love that connects hearts.

There is nothing more endearing than looking at those moments captured in a still frame. The moments that make you remember why you wake up every day and live the same repetitive life. The daily grind of work, dinner, and bed. These are the moments that you can see the love your children have for you. How they look to you as their biggest hero, even when you feel like you aren’t even making a small dent in this world. These portraits are the ones they will look back to in years to come, and know they were deeply cared for, and loved beyond measure. They say a portrait paints a thousand words, and yet a thousand doesn’t seem to be enough. Children grow up and change, and that is why I photograph these moments. Those little moments when you can’t remember that goofy smile, or just how little they are in your arms. A portrait session holds more meaning than just a portrait. It’s your life in hard copy.

Each year I choose a different location and a different goal for Petite family portraits. Some are geared towards fall, some are Mommy & Me, and some are just for the kids. Each session is thought out in detail for time, scenery, and what fits the style agenda better.

What is a Petite Session?

A Petite Session is a shorter version of my regular full family portrait sessions. They are quick and only include a limited number of images. These are typically done on one day with back to back sessions at the same location.

What will the Petite Session be like?

I will have a designated area where we will meet. Before we begin, I usually take the first 5 minutes to get to know you and help you all to feel comfortable behind the lens. Children are usually shy in the beginning so this is when I take the time to work out the fears and uncertainty, and of course makes some giggles happen before we take pictures!

Once we get started, we will walk to various locations around the park where I invest the time in posing, fixing any clothing and stray hairs, and guide you through each shot. If you’ve never done this before, that’s great! It makes it easier for me to catch that raw emotion and natural interaction between your family.

How long until I see my images?

Petite sessions provide images back much quicker than a full session. I give up to two weeks for images to be completed, but the average time is one week for your images to be completed. Once they are ready, we will choose a date to choose your favorite 5 images, and the opportunity to purchase prints or products.

Every year I photograph a new family, I grow to love what I do more and more. The memories that are made during each session isn’t just your memories, they are mine too. I love the giggles, the hugs, the high fives, and the heart warming thank you’s. Without families like you, I wouldn’t have such a joyous profession.

Client Testimonials

“..welcoming, patient, and sweet..”

“..the outcome exceeded our expectation.”

“We will cherish the work that she has done for our son’s entire life.”

“Her peaceful and calm demeanor really makes the session a great experience.”

“Our photographer for life!”

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Evening Maternity Session at Meadow Farm Museum Glen Allen, Va

08.28.16

This session. I really don’t need to put it into words because it was beautiful from start to finish. The lighting was perfect, they were perfect, and how beautiful is this first time momma to be?