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Chesapeake, VA Child and Family Photographer, "Me and my big brother."

Little "A" face was so sweet when she did smile. I had brought so many bags of tricks in my car- bubbles, streamers, blankets, juice...

How to Photography: 5 cheap in-camera photo hacks

Did you know that with some household items laying around the house that you can make some ordinary photos look really cool? Oh wait, you...

How to Photography: 10 ways to take better stock photos

I love taking photos. But I also love using my photos for other purposes. I am constantly asked to make graphics for the church, or to...

How to Photography: 10+ EASY Bridal Portrait Pose Ideas

It was SO hot outside and of course he was wearing wool dress blues. We couldn't walk very many places without making them sweat. So I...

Chesapeake, VA Wedding Photographer, Brittany and Ryan Bridal Session

I met these two through an ad on facebook for a sweetheart shoot over two years ago! I have been keeping track with their love story on...

One Light, One Room, 10 Great Photos To Take

So I have three kids and one REALLY messy house. Oh wait, you can't tell by the pictures huh? That's just because I cleared out a 5x8...

One Small Space, 21 Great Poses

Have you ever tried to take photos and then it starts to rain? I don't mean a little drizzle, I mean buckets of rain! What do you do?...

Beginning steps to starting a successful photography business

Do you love taking photos? Have you ever thought about taking your passion up a notch and enter into a photography business? There are...

5 ways to help others using photography

Did you know that your photos can open up a world of good for other people? There are so many ways that you can help using your camera,...

How To Photography: The 10 Min. Creative Exercise, One Subject in 10 Ways.

Do you need some fresh creativity? Did you know that you can get those creative juices flowing without having to move from ONE SPOT? Try...

Noah Justice- In home Natural Light Session

I was SO excited when I could FINALLY take my son home from the hospital. All week he was being monitored for breathing and heart rate....

How to take your own DIY Natural Light Newborn Photos

I was SO excited when I could FINALLY take my son home from the hospital. All week he was being monitored for breathing and heart rate....

I am "UNQUALIFIED," and I'm okay with it.

It's Tuesday. That means that my mother-in-law is off of work. She offered to take my oldest two munchkins out to a bounce house. Of...

God ALWAYS gives us more than we can handle.

I look at my sons heart rate monitor, I see it fluctuate between 145-160. I see the typical up and down of the pulse on the screen. ...

How to take better newborn hospital photos

Anyone can pay for the hospital's photographer to take pictures of their child. But did you know that with a little practice and a decent...