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Spoiler alert… this sweet little thing will steal your heart if you’re not careful. Get ready for how adorable Kenlee is with her MoMo and Pop. Seriously, it is obvious she loves the with her whole two year old heart.  Kenlee and her MoMo had a session together on her first birthday, so why not make it a tradition?! I’m so happy I was given the chance to photograph this sweet girl and her grandparents. Melts…

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We know that plans are made to be broken. We know that we are never fully in control. We know that the big man upstairs is writing our story long before it is ever played out.  That is where I am in life right now. I’ll jump right into it… I’m moving home. You read that right. I have to leave my two boys in Virginia and come home for school. When I moved, I overlooked…

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Deployment – the dreaded D word.  With the Navy you never know for sure. Six months, nine months, sometimes a year. No communication on a submarine, only sparse communication on a ship if they are lucky. They typically aren’t shortened, but it always seems like they get extended. These sailors and their families sacrifice precious time to protect you and I. All day, ever day. The Navy never sleeps. I was lucky enough to join Nicole and…

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Yep, you! You love photography, you have invested in a fancy camera, and you’re dying to really know how to use it. Everyone starts somewhere and even the most beginner DSLRs can create some amazing images IF you’re using them correctly. That’s right… I may have expensive gear, but I started where you are at and I still produced quality work.  Today, I’ll be sharing three not so secret “secrets” to help you fully use your camera and…

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