Sweet Willow

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Baby Willow was a long awaited and prayed for gift and I could not get over the sweetness of her tiny self!

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I loved her wispy hair and the way she loved to be curled up and snuggled!

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Three generations.

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Isn’t she a DOLL?!!!!

Caroline turns 3

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She’s a little princess with blonde curls and blue eyes and a love for shoes!

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I always try to get a shot or two of each child in a family session; but I love having an entire session for one child.  You can catch so many of their expressions and focus on things they really love!  It’s the perfect way to capture who they are as a person.

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This just gets me inside! She’s her mommy’s mini me in so many ways! Someday they’re going to have so much fun shopping for shoes, painting all the walls and drinking lattes. But for now? It’s love and kisses and stories and crayons. The happiest kind of world you can imagine.

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Always remember, you’re still a princess inside even when the clock strikes midnight.

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Durlin & Emily {family}

This late summer weather that lasted well into October created the dreamiest of evenings! I got to spend a little time with Durlin & Emily and their four darlings to capture some family pictures! It’s enough to make you fall in love with the color green, summer evenings, and a charming town named Gordonsville!

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How can you pack this much love into one spot?

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Now We Are Six

By A. A. Milne

When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
But now I am Six,
I’m as clever as clever,
So I think I’ll be six now for ever and ever.

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Everyone talks about how the babies grow and change, but this year I’ve been noticing how much the big kids change! Seriously, a year can make a huge difference! They shoot up in height, their faces lose a bit of roundess, and their conversations deepen. Metri is 10 but goodness he looks like he’s going on 13 here!

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Oh, Cari.  How is possible to pack so much love for high heeled shoes and playing in mud puddles into one little girl?

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Nationwide traveler right here! Look at those tanned chubby cheeks from his little excusion to southern California! You can’t beat getting to be Mom and Dad’s anniversary sidekick and turning into a bit of a beach bum, right?

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Where the magic happens … You know what they say, “The best gift you can give to your family is to love your spouse.” It’s so true! Anniversary trips look good on y’all.

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And one more because who can stop with this much beauty?

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Shannon & Veronica

Shannon and Veronica celebrated their wedding day under a cloudless, blue sky in September.  It was a day of beauty, elegance, and so much love!

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When I look into your eyes I see you and reflected back I see me as you see me. Fully Loved.

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When Veronica first showed me where she wanted to take pictures I felt as though I’d been transported to a villa in Italy! It’s a stunning private residence in the final stages of construction. I loved getting to meet the owner and hearing how she had designed almost every single part of the house! “If you see it, I probably designed it.” An artist and an interior designer, she has incorporated not only gorgeous aspects of art, but also nods to places they’ve traveled. It was the perfect spot to celebrate Shannon & Veronica!

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Veronica, you are just beautiful!

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Happiness is being together and today is only the beginning.

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After the ceremony in Orange, the couple celebrated with a stunning reception outside on the bride’s family’s farm.

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Daylight faded to darkness and the day only became more magical.  A tiny sliver of moon rose above the tent as friends celebrated in candlelight.

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Amid sparklers and fireworks, Shannon and Veronica slipped away to begin their happily ever after.

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May all your days sparkle like diamonds!

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Marcus & Missy {family}

I always get a bit nostalgic when I’m with families of three girls.  I grew up in one and it was so much fun! That sisterhood …. it’s an amazing, beautiful thing! We borrowed from each other’s closets, had late night chips and salsa parties in my bedroom, and talked each other through so many life experiences. I look at these three and smile as they love on each other. It’s only going to get better, I want to tell them!

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Like most families, these little girls have distinctly different personalities, but their friendship runs deep.

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Sweet, sweet Jocelyn! She was feeling a little overstimulated until we snuggled her into this basket with the softest white blanket and her daddy started talking to her. She fixed her blue eyes on him and listened to his voice. Within seconds she started calming down and soon looked so comfy we didn’t want to disturb her!

Missy chose the perfect location to complement their colors!  The rich purple was so striking against the backdrop of water and trees just beginning to be tinged with the gold tones of autumn!

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family 17 (21 of 30)I always love to get a few pictures of Mom and Dad during family sessions.  Sometimes it takes a bit of juggling, or cropping out little people clinging to daddy’s leg, or even smiling and pretending to be oblivious to the cries of someone who is feeling miffed at not being the current center of the universe. (Any mamas out there know what I’m talking about?!) But that love that got you here in the first place is still as important as it was when it started. I love keeping a framed picture of David and I in my kitchen to remind me of that strong foundation on days that get a little crazy with the chaos of daily living.

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Missy, they’re so CUTE!!

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Family is the place your heart calls home.

Yoder Family

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Four darling children + two people in love = one adorable family!

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I love how Mckinzie’s eyes sparkle, but it’s not just her eyes. She’s like a sparkle personified!

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Oh, Reagan! This girl is going to move mountains! She is on the move every second …. just loving life and trying to keep up with all her big siblings.

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When I left Virginia, Josiah was about to be born. Now he’s a sweet, thoughtful four year old!

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Lovely, Ava. She’s always noticing pretty things and sharing them with others. While I was taking pictures of one of her siblings, she was finding tiny little flowers among the fallen leaves and next thing I knew she was offering me a little bouquet. So sweet!

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