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Independence Day is one of the most patriotic holidays celebrated in the United States. The word independence sounds like a typical word, but when evaluated, is very significant. Independence means freedom, and we all know that nothing is ever really free. We need to be grateful today for our independence and those who fight everyday […]
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Think about your bridal session as a trial run for your wedding day! This encompasses everything from the shoes you are going to wear, to the style of your hair and makeup. You want to see yourself as a bride and be able to make any changes needed before the big day. You may have […]
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(Updated: 2025) Pixieset: Why We Use It for Our Client Galleries When it comes to delivering your photos, we’ve tried just about everything to make the process as seamless as possible. Because let’s be real—your experience matters just as much as the photos themselves! After plenty of research (and a whole lot of trial […]
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Congratulations, you’re engaged! I am so excited that you got to the booking-your-photographer stage in planning your wedding. This is a big one… dare I say, one of the most essential! It is extremely important that you get to know your photographer well in advance before the wedding day so that you can rest assured […]
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Kaitlin and Will were a blast to capture behind our camera sat the beautiful Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia. They met each other 4 years ago while working in theater and instantly became close friends. After being so close for 3 years, enjoying adventures, laughter, and growing together, they realized they were meant to […]
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In today’s society, when everything is so digital, it makes sense to only purchase your digital images from you photography session, right? Well, not quite. I heard so many times about people whose computers had crashed and ALL their digital family photos were stored on the internal hard drive.What a loss! All those memories that […]
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He popped the question, and you said…YES! Now it’s time to start planning for your big day! When it comes to wedding planning, two of the most-important things that a bride has to decide on are what dress to wear and which photographer to document their special day.
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You’re in for a treat with this Sorella Farms summer engagement. This photo session took place at the beautiful wedding venue, Sorella Farms, in Evington Virginia, where Emily and Ian will be getting married later this year. We had a magnificent time capturing their engagement pictures! Emily and Ian were both laid back and […]
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We had the honor of being asked to do this sweet couple’s wedding photography and loved every minute of it. We have known Jesse for many years and got acquainted with Chelsea after they began their relationship. The wedding was lovely and incorporated so many things that the couple holds dear to them, such as […]
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LYNCHBURG LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER Memorial Day, in my opinion, is one of the most significant days celebrated in the United States and should be respected by all Americans. Nothing in this world is truly free, especially freedom. Memorial Day is a day set aside each year for Americans to remember those who served our Country in […]
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I started my business after getting my first DSLR camera as a wedding gift — I knew next to nothing about photography, but I loved it.
In the beginning, I was afraid to tell anyone that I was starting a photography business. I thought they wouldn’t take me seriously, and might even make fun of me.
The thing is: now I talk to photographers all the time who are dealing with the same insecurities I had when I was just starting out — Turns out, ain’t nobody got time to be afraid of their dreams!
That’s why I teach the same systems and formulas that made me into the confident photographer I am today to photographers just like you.
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