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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...

Noah Justice- Newborn Chesapeake Hospital Natural Light Photo Story

Noah was due May 5, 2016. On April 1, we go into the doctor's for a routine ultrasound and a checkup. She tells us that there is not...

What makes a good photoshoot location?

Many people think that just a "pretty" place will make great photos. Yes, and no. A "pretty" place does factor into great photos, but you...

How to: Shoot in Private Places

I had a senior that requested to take pictures at their favorite bookstore in Downtown Norfolk, VA. My first thought was, "How cool!" I...

Downtown Norfolk, Waterside, Hampton Roads, Lifestyle Senior Photographer- Noah's Senior Session

Noah and I work children's ministry at our church. I always run into his mom in the hallway. I was so excited when she asked me to do...

How to: $15 Dollar Tree Flip Flop Summer Spring Wreath

Every season I make a new wreath from stuff I find at the dollar tree. For this wreath, you will need: one pool noodle clear tape flip...

How to: Shooting in Harsh Light (Like the Beach!)

I live near the beach, so of course the number one place that I get asked to shoot is at the beach. Usually, sunset photos make us be in...

Sandbridge Virginia Beach Family Photography- the Walker Family

I hate being late to sessions! Especially when my customers are EARLY! I felt a little frazzled as I got to beach and didn't have time to...

All About our Cause: the Water. Life. Love. Campaign

Ever since I started my photography and graphic design business in 2012, I always thought that I wanted my business to support a great...

Why is a Prime Lens Better Than a Kit Lens?

I haven’t had a kit lens for YEARS! But I really needed one for this blog post. I had three option: buy one for 150.00, or renting one...

How To Take Better Campfire Photos

With camping season right underway, you might want to sharpen your camera skills to document those fire-time moments. I know personally,...