Deyo Family Session | Forest, Virginia
After the rain cleared, we headed outside to their beautiful backyard to get photos that I think are the epitome of Summer. I will forever love how carefree and fun this session was and how happy I am that they have photos that mark this time in their lives.
We had been married for two weeks, had just moved from Vegas to Lynchburg, Virginia, and I was on the job hunt. If you want to have large transitions all at once, that’s definitely one way to do it. During this time, I interviewed for an admin position and Adam Deyo became my boss and family acquaintances turned into friends. Eventually I quit my job to do photography full-time and Nate actually swapped scenes with me to work with Adam in the same department. The only reason we live so far away from this incredible family now is well, because we moved to Charlotte.
The day of the session, it rained – typical Lynchburg – but that didn’t matter because we knew we wanted to get some lifestyle shots around their beuaitul farmhouse and I love how they turned out! We hit rooms that had a lot of natural light and Kelley wanted to make sure we captured their beautiful ordinary – things that they normally do like hanging out in the kitchen while she prepped dinner.
After the rain cleared, we headed outside to their beautiful backyard to get photos that I think are the epitome of Summer. I will forever love how carefree and fun this session was and how happy I am that they have photos that mark this time in their lives.
*For photographers – because I wanted to shoot color inside under low-light conditions, I did use a mix of digital and pushed film for the inside shots along with black and white film. Both mediums served me well in this session!
Miller Family | Lifestyle Session | Charlotte, North Carolina
I’m not sure that words can properly describe how much I love this session. Not only does it fulfill my dreams of doing an all film, family lifestyle session in an all white kitchen, but it features the cutest toddler in the world. Linus is my nephew and I like to think he takes after me in awesomeness – you see it, right?
I’m not sure that words can properly describe how much I love this session. Not only does it fulfill my dreams of doing an all film, family lifestyle session in an all white kitchen, but it features the cutest toddler in the world. If you're new to the blog, Linus is my nephew and I like to think he takes after me in awesomeness – you see it, right?
Kathryn and Drew just moved to Charlotte, NC and since we’re about 3 hours away in Lynchburg, each time we visit, photos are in order. This session is one that Kathryn and I dreamed up together and gave some thought to beforehand. We knew we wanted their family doing something normal in their house – preferably their kitchen – and we knew we wanted Linus to be able to be part of it. Check, check, and checkout what’s in their oven. It’s a good one.
PENTAX 645NII | FUJI 400 | PORTRA 400 | THE FIND LAB
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Vaughan Family | Irvington Spring Farm | Lynchburg, Virginia
Plain and simple, this family is a joy. If you’ve worked with them while they’re behind cameras for Megan’s wedding photography business or Mitch’s Videography business (or have interacted with 15 month old Max in any capacity – I mean, come on) then you know it’s true. One of our greatest honors, however, is not only calling these wonderful people friends, but being able to switch places with them and document their lives.
Plain and simple, this family is a joy. If you’ve worked with them while they’re behind cameras for Megan’s wedding photography business or Mitch’s Videography business (or have interacted with 15 month old Max in any capacity – I mean, come on) then you know it’s true. One of our greatest honors, however, is not only calling these wonderful people friends, but being able to switch places with them and document their lives.
This happy family session happened in the heart of Lynchburg at Irvington Spring Farm and though I might be biased, I’m in flower heaven. Megan’s vision for this session was bright, joyful, and a field of flowers and I’d say she makes her dreams come true. Although it rained for the first part of the session, it allowed us to capture some great moments in the greenhouse on-site and when the sun came out in full force – the field of flowers was everything that we needed.
Bell Anniversary Session | Oak Ridge Estate & Farm | Charlottesville, Virginia
Five years ago, I met Bethany and Kenan the day before their wedding - at their rehearsal where I was playing piano. We were connected through mutual friends and two years later, I ended up marrying a man (you know him as Nate) who grew up in the same town in West Virginia as Kenan. So basically we were all meant to be friends.
Five years ago, I met Bethany and Kenan the day before their wedding - at their rehearsal where I was playing piano. We were connected through mutual friends and two years later, I ended up marrying a man (you know him as Nate) who grew up in the same town in West Virginia as Kenan. So basically we were all meant to be friends. Fast-forward to Bethany doing my sister's hair for her wedding and us moving to Lynchburg and we find ourselves in Charlottesville with this stunning couple and their little girl who is basically the epitome of charming.
Bethany and Kenan got married on the gorgeous grounds of Oak Ridge Estate and came back for an anniversary session 5 years later complete with a baby announcement. To say that they slayed their session is a huge understatement because, come on, look at it. You get it.
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