70+ yrs old but brand new

This dress is 70+ years old. It was worn by my grandmother when she was 3 and was hand stitched. It comes straight from the heart of Germany during the WWII era. I love it. I just received it and knew that it would be getting in a photo session soon. I'm so thankful it fit my oldest daughter (3) and then it will get to be in another shoot with my other daughter as soon as she fits into it. However, it will NOT be worn as a daily clothing item. No way! Not the way my kiddos play in the backyard with mud and sticks and bikes. uh uh. I'm also thankful that my girls love to have their photos taken. That's the dream come true for a photographer!! :) It makes me happy to know that they let me capture them as they are and when we play dress up! Here is Kenna in the precious dress.

Williamsburg, Virginia High School Senior Photographer

What I like most about shooting my clients, is that I usually happen to know them. Andrew is no different. I used to coach him a few years back on the swim team way before I got my photography business going. He swam with my brothers and I can usually find him hanging out at their house. As a matter of fact, he accompanied us to the Zac Brown concert. I think he's starting to blend into the family. :) Andrew is such a great, kind and caring guy. I totally believe he's going to do great things when he graduates from high school this year!

Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photographer

OK.. well first off, I have no idea why these photos are larger. I've done the same thing as always but I will have to figure that out at a different time. It's late, I'm tired and I want to get these up. So..... I've been to numerous weddings now and have shot my fair share. All are about love and family and smiles and fun. Some, however, just truly make me laugh so hard that I wish I was part of the wedding party. Kelly and Daniel had an amazing wedding that had me laughing throughout the entire reception. There were so many great moments, so many people laughing and drinking and just way too many moments to explain through an image. They were married in Richmond with the reception following at the Belmont Country Club. Her husband, Daniel and his friend put on a show themed off of the Jabbawockeez. Too great for words. I've known Kelly for a few years now. She's the wonderful chick who cuts my hair here in the lovely land of VA. It was amazing getting to be a part of their special day. Congrats to the both of you. It was an amazing time!!

a cold night

We had been wanting to take the kiddos camping for months on end and it just never quite worked out like we had planned. So this past weekend we decided last minute to pack the car and the kids and head to Virginia Beach for a night of roasting marshmallows and tent sleeping. They loved it, we froze, but all in all it was fun. The kids loved the pillow jump and the playgrounds. The temp got down to about 48 degrees and it rained for about 30 minutes. It was during that time that Chris and I were trying to decide what to do. Should we pack it up and head to our warm beds or should be rough it and stay the night. We stayed the night and were glad we did. Definitely a trip to write in the books.

seniors

The time has come to announce that my twin brothers are seniors. It's crazy. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was volunteering at their elementary school. They have grown so much and aren't really my "little" brothers anymore. They are taller than I am and have turned into young men. I love them. They make me laugh at the stupidest things and I'm so proud to tell others that they are my lovely brothers. Their personalities are polar opposites and yet they can still read each others minds. They laugh at things before the other can even finish what he has to say. What can I say... they are twins. It's been that way since birth. I was 14 when they were born. I feel in some small way I helped raise them, even though I give all the credit to my parents. People asked me back then if they were mine and that hasn't stopped even now. As a matter of fact, just last week someone asked Chris and I how old our boys were. haha. I hope I don't look that old. They both have a love for swimming and swim competitively. I've coached them, cheered for them and supported them. They are my brothers, they are my family and I love them to pieces.