the journal

A Joyful Christmas Tree Farm Family Session with the Smith’s Sometimes, the best family moments shine brightest in the most unexpected weather. That’s exactly how it felt during my recent Christmas tree farm family session with the Smith family at Nelson’s Christmas Tree Farm in Fincastle, VA. It was a brisk and windy day, sprinkled […]

Puckett Family | Back Creek Valley Overlook The Perfect Setting: Back Creek Valley Overlook The Puckett family chose the Back Creek Valley Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway for its breathtaking views of the valley below, rolling hills, and a vibrant autumn palette. Located near the Roanoke area, this overlook offers a sweeping panorama of […]

Lakeside Family Photos at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia – Roanoke Virginia based Wedding and Portrait Photographer A few months ago, Erica reached out in preparation for their family vacation for lakeside family photos at Smith Mountain Lake. This week, I was eagerly anticipating our photo session; however, Tropical Storm Debby had other plans. We made […]

We are fortunate to count this lovely family among our dear friends. I was honored when they asked me to capture their baby girl’s newborn photos. Little J did wonderfully, and her mom and dad looked fantastic. During the session, two family members were present to help with baby J. What a blessing it is […]

Baby Phillips is almost here! Alayna and Jonathan, thank you for allowing me to capture this beautiful moment in your lives together during your maternity session. Despite the challenging wind, we toughed it out to capture their stunning portraits at the Great Valley Overlook. It truly provided the perfect backdrop for this sweet session. The […]

Mill Mountain Star Family Portraits in Roanoke, VA We all know life gets busy and family portraits often hit the bottom of the to-do list. As children get older and begin college, getting the family together can be challenging. This sweet wife and momma asked me to capture her family before the kids head out […]

Urban Family Session in Downtown Roanoke Virginia Jeff and Jen are sweet friends and he serves as the Associate Pastor of our church. Fun fact: we used to all live in Winston Salem, NC, and had connections there but never met. Fast forward a few years, God led us to cross paths and we’re so […]