My philosophy

Not perfect. Just present.

I capture families as they are. Kids are kids, and that’s the best part. We don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be present.

Kids laughing on the beach
Kids being silly during a family session

Kids being kids

The good stuff happens in between.

Kids running in the sand at Chic's Beach

Kids are kids

Wiggles, giggles, sand in their shoes. That energy is exactly what I want to capture.

Kids splashing at the water's edge

Present, not perfect

Nobody needs to sit still or smile on cue. We just need to be here, together, having fun.

Kids having fun with their family on the beach

Come as you are

Your real family, your real chaos, your real love. That’s what you’ll want to look back on.

Kids giggling during a family session

Perfectly imperfect

Kids bring us so much joy because they’re perfectly imperfect.

So don’t worry about the perfect grin. We’ll capture that, and so much more.

Kids playing in the sand at Chic's Beach

My biggest compliment

“Aw man, we have to leave?”

When the kids don’t want the session to end, I know we got the real them.

“My sweet girl said she’s never felt so seen or noticed by a photographer… and that’s hard coming from a middle child! Thank you! ”
A very happy mom
Siblings playing together at the beach
Kids on the beach under a rainbow

What to expect

As your photographer, I’ll be the one…

  • Who might include an emotional, blurry photo in your gallery, because sometimes it’s not about clarity. It’s about the moment, and you should have it.
  • Who will hype you up from behind the camera about how perfect and gorgeous you all look.
  • Who will be cracking jokes along the way.
  • Who wants you to message me right after your gallery arrives to tell me what you think.
  • Who wants to see any behind-the-scenes photos you take.
  • Who is happy to give the kids candy.
  • Who will listen to you, laugh with you, and become your friend.
  • Who loves and appreciates that you make space for me in your life and your budget.
Beach portrait in Virginia Beach

Ready when you are

Let’s make some memories.

Bring the whole crew, the dogs and the chaos. I’ll handle the rest.