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The Ultimate List of Virginia Preschools in Hampton Roads
When I first started looking into Virginia preschools for Colby, I realized how overwhelming it was! As my children have graduated from preschool and I’ve come to know a lot of preschools as a Preschool Photographer. I know there’s a lot of time and thought that goes into researching local preschools, so I’ve created the […]
Fun ideas for your Newport News family photo session
One of the most common questions I get from clients is usually centered around what to do for an in-home family session. I’ve complied a list of fun ideas for your Newport News family photo session! “Dreama, what do we do while you’re taking our pictures?” “We don’t do much.” “My kids play video games a […]
Emily shares what it’s like to have an in-home photo session
As a mom of two, a Newport News Photographer and someone who has struggled to get in front of the camera, the words from Emily below, feel so familiar. In the early years, couples put a lot of focus on capturing their wedding and the newborn phases (as they should), but then life gets so […]
What to wear to your fall family photo session
The good news: there is no need to go shopping for new outfits unless that’s something that will bring you joy! If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve realized that I don’t want stress to be a part of your family photography experience. Here are a few tips I […]
A few questions to ask yourself about your family’s photographs
As parents of little ones, we tend to find ourselves in survival mode. In those seasons of life, we’re just trying to make sure the basics are done, it’s hard to do anything else. Every once in a while, I encourage you to take some time to reflect, to think about the things that are […]
Why you may feel like hiring a family photographer
It’s true. You don’t need me whatsoever. I’m a big fan of photographing your family on your own, after all nobody knows your family better than you. Photographing your own family allows you to notice your own stories. It’s an archival of all the changes and memories your family is making. It’s a beautiful form of expression, […]
5 things I’d never do as a documentary family photographer
I get questions all the time about what “documentary” family photography is. Documentary and photojournalism are the same. Though, a lot of people assume photojournalism only documents news and thats simply not true! Lifestyle photography is completely different though. All of the things listed below are things a lifestyle photographer would do, while a documentary/photojournalist […]
8 reasons why you should do a backyard family session
My goal is always to create photos that carry meaning. What better way to do that than at your very own home? Would you rather look back on your photos and say “Wow! Remember when our photographer took us to that random field that we had never seen before in our entire lives? Hmm…Where was that?” […]
What Newport News, Va moms are doing instead of mini sessions
Yall, we are entering mini session season. Before you run off to book one like you do every year, I want you to picture these two scenarios: Scenario one Each year you give yourself an ulcer trying to figure out what to wear. Once you’ve found coordinating outfits, your little Emma kicks, screams, pouts and […]
Setting realistic goals any time of the year
The New Year often provides the feeling of a clean slate so-to-speak and many of us try and set a full life-makeover! This will be the year when you become your best self, despite the fact that you almost never actually achieve the New Years resolutions. Why even bother? This blog post is going to show […]
8 Holiday gift ideas for the sentimental woman in your life
I know gift-giving isn’t always easy, so i’m here to help make shopping a little easier! Being a sentimentalist, I much prefer a gift I can tell someone put thought into over something that cost a fortune. Gifts that revolve around my family are especially treasured. BUT also being an over-thinker, I can easily get […]