All of this HOT Virginia weather has me counting down days until our annual trip down the the OBX! And, of course, I love taking 9000 photos every time we go. Let's be honest... a good beach sunset never gets old! I've got some tips for getting GREAT beach photos on your next trip to … Continue reading {Beach Vacation Photography Tips}
I think I may have 10,000 photos of the sky at sunset on my phone and my family knows I'm always the first one to say "the sky is pretty" during those last few minutes before sunset. Golden hour is my favorite time of day to shoot! The light is creamy and golden and can … Continue reading The Magic of Golden Hour
DISNEY!! I'd go back tomorrow if James would let me! Although my feet may protest some as well!! I've heard people say they're only a morning person at Disney and it's TRUE. There's no resting on this vacation!! I joked it's too expensive to sleep at Disney lol! And there's so much to do and … Continue reading {Disney ~Vacation Recap Part 2}
Here it is! Vacation Recap Part 1! We'll cover all of the good, the bad, the ugly, and the magical! First up - Universal Studios! Kennedy Space Center We actually spent our first day at Kennedy Space Center which was a separate excursion and a super fun day trip. Our tour bus guide was... interesting... … Continue reading {Universal Studios ~ Vacation Recap Part 1}
Happy Birthday, Nyima! This Encanto themed birthday shoot was so much fun! The weather was perfect and the light was dreamy. And who doesn't love a good tree swing!? I hope you have a fantastic day!!
Jesus rolls are a FAVORITE Easter treat at our house! Our whole family looks forward to them every year! They're super easy and a great way to illustrate part of the Easter story. You only need a few simple ingredients: crescent rolls, marshmallows, cinnamon, sugar, and butter. The marshmallow represents Jesus (regular marshmallows will do … Continue reading Jesus Rolls
I have been having SO many packing nightmares lately about our trip! In one dream, I got all the way to Florida and had no clothes. In the latest, it was one hour before our flight took off and I was running through my house throwing things in suitcases! Travel stress is real, y'all! I've … Continue reading Packing for Disney!
Somehow, against all of my protests to keep her little forever, my girl is 15 today! I'm so proud of the woman she's becoming and I'm so excited to see all of the wonderful things she's going to do. She's got a big heart and a determined spirit. It's not always easy raising a little … Continue reading {Erika Lynne ~ Fifteen}
You've decided to invest in a photo session! Yay!! But now what? Having a great relationship with your photographer is so important and can make your session so much more enjoyable. Here are some tips for finding the perfect match in a photographer! Finding the right style Every photographer has their own style and sees … Continue reading Finding a Great Match with Your Photographer
One of the most asked questions I get is about how to organize and store photos. Digital storage is a whole other post but I am a firm believer that photos should be printed so they can be enjoyed frequently and by the people in your home. But these days, with all of the photos … Continue reading Keeping Your Memories Organized: Chatbooks
Maggie Stoup 