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
We rang in the New Year down at my grandfather's cottage so it seems like a perfect time to share the story of Nest 16. I've been "strongly encouraged" to blog our adventures for the last few months so here it is!! If you know anything about Paxton, you'll appreciate how special this whole … Continue reading {The Story of Nest Sixteen}
I've been looking forward to sharing these photos of my favorite Z family but it also makes my heart SO SAD because it means they're off on their great adventure to Alabama. I don't know what I can say about how much I will miss them and it seems a little silly to try to … Continue reading {The Zemaitis Family}
This is one of my favorite posts to do! It's (incredibly) time-consuming but I love going back through all of these smiles and remembering the stories that go with each photo. Every year I say I'm going to do it as I go along but I do love reliving these memories with you guys. Every … Continue reading {2018 Year in Review}
I have known this girl since she was four years old and I say she's one of my original babies. I taught preschool a million years ago before I had kiddos of my own and Heather was in my very first class. I'm not sure how she's graduating in the spring because that was just … Continue reading {Heather ~ NRHS Class of 2019}
Oh I was so excited when I knew I'd be available for John and Lauren's big day last weekend! I've known Lauren's family for a long time and they are so sweet. And as soon as I walked into the church on Saturday, John and his parents welcomed me right in with open arms. I … Continue reading {Lauren and John ~ 10.6.18}
I had the privilege of meeting up with Hannah and her amazingly sweet family a few weeks ago for Hannah's senior session at Fort Monroe. Whoa buddy was it a hot one! It was a crazy weather day (ya know... typical Virginia summer...). The sun was shining when we got there and it was pouring … Continue reading {Hannah ~ Windsor High School Class of 2019}
This sweet boy is NINE today!! I cannot belive it. This guy has the biggest heart and the kindest soul. He's always thinking of others and making everyone laugh at his silly jokes. I am in awe at how this little mind works some days! But I am forever grateful for the Paxton Perspective in … Continue reading {Paxton – Happy 9th Birthday}
OH my sweet baby boy! How can you be FIVE!? Smart, adventurous, kind, and so so funny! My time spent one on one with this guy is GOLDEN. While the big kids are in school, you're my buddy. My sidekick. I cherish our time together and it makes me sad to think of when you'll … Continue reading {Camden ~ This is Five}
Maggie Stoup 