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Knot + Anchor Photography

Chesapeake, VA Photographer

Knot & Anchor Photography specializes in maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography and family photography in Chesapeake, VA.

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When your best friend is also your nap buddy 🐻💤

👉Soft light, neutral tones, and the sweetest details come together in this cozy newborn session. Every pose is designed to highlight the simple beauty of your baby’s first days.
(studio newborn photographer Chesapeake VA · fine art baby portraits)

#chesapeakephotographer #hamptonroadsnewborn #newbornphotographerva #studionewborn #knotandanchorphotography #newbornportraits #chesapeakeva #fineartnewborn #newbornposing #neutralbaby #newbornsession #hamptonroadsphotographer #newborndetails #babylove

When your best friend is also your nap buddy 🐻💤

👉Soft light, neutral tones, and the sweetest details come together in this cozy newborn session. Every pose is designed to highlight the simple beauty of your baby’s first days.
(studio newborn photographer Chesapeake VA · fine art baby portraits)

#chesapeakephotographer #hamptonroadsnewborn #newbornphotographerva #studionewborn #knotandanchorphotography #newbornportraits #chesapeakeva #fineartnewborn #newbornposing #neutralbaby #newbornsession #hamptonroadsphotographer #newborndetails #babylove

Wrapped in love and honor from day one 🇺🇸💙

👉 If you’ve been to my site (link in !bio!) you know my family’s history and how special the military community is to me. Being able to serve this community as a photographer has felt like such a blessing. As parents my husband and I have taught our boys how important it is to give back however you can, wherever you can. I truly hope they see that we don’t just speak on it, we lead by example. Love is love, to serve is to love.

#militaryfamilies #NavyStrong #militaryfamilyphotographer #757photographer #ChesapeakePhotographer #loveislove

Wrapped in love and honor from day one 🇺🇸💙

👉 If you’ve been to my site (link in !bio!) you know my family’s history and how special the military community is to me. Being able to serve this community as a photographer has felt like such a blessing. As parents my husband and I have taught our boys how important it is to give back however you can, wherever you can. I truly hope they see that we don’t just speak on it, we lead by example. Love is love, to serve is to love.

#militaryfamilies #NavyStrong #militaryfamilyphotographer #757photographer #ChesapeakePhotographer #loveislove

The tiniest snuggles and softest dreams 🐻💤

👉 Newborn portraits that capture every peaceful detail are timeless treasures. Being a newborn photographer allows me to stretch my creative muscle every session. I love being able to style little sets for each baby. Some families love tranquil neutrals for their walls. Some families bring in cherished family heirlooms for their baby to be photographed with. No two sessions are the same and each one gets a little piece of my heart.

🎯 Come visit me in Virginia Beach or I can travel to you! I serve the greater Hampton Roads Area and love traveling into North Carolina for newborn photography sessions as well!

#757newbornphotographer #obxnewbornphotographer #virginiabeachnewbornphotographer #MotherhoodUnplugged #newbornsession #newmom

The tiniest snuggles and softest dreams 🐻💤

👉 Newborn portraits that capture every peaceful detail are timeless treasures. Being a newborn photographer allows me to stretch my creative muscle every session. I love being able to style little sets for each baby. Some families love tranquil neutrals for their walls. Some families bring in cherished family heirlooms for their baby to be photographed with. No two sessions are the same and each one gets a little piece of my heart.

🎯 Come visit me in Virginia Beach or I can travel to you! I serve the greater Hampton Roads Area and love traveling into North Carolina for newborn photography sessions as well!

#757newbornphotographer #obxnewbornphotographer #virginiabeachnewbornphotographer #MotherhoodUnplugged #newbornsession #newmom

The aftermath of a cake smash! I love grabbing little clips of this following a cake smash session because like a snowflake, no smash is the same 🤣 Some babies are neat and try not to get any cake on themselves. Other babies are absolutely down to party and ROLL through the cake! This guy was on the neater side.
I had so much fun with this first trip around the sun first birthday and my first smash at the studio in Virginia Beach! Can’t wait for more. #757photographer #cakesmash #virginiabeachphotographer

The aftermath of a cake smash! I love grabbing little clips of this following a cake smash session because like a snowflake, no smash is the same 🤣 Some babies are neat and try not to get any cake on themselves. Other babies are absolutely down to party and ROLL through the cake! This guy was on the neater side.
I had so much fun with this first trip around the sun first birthday and my first smash at the studio in Virginia Beach! Can’t wait for more. #757photographer #cakesmash #virginiabeachphotographer

Houston, we have a ONE year old! 🚀🌙✨ This little astronaut just launched into toddlerhood and he’s ready for takeoff!

#FirstBirthdayPhotos #CakeSmashSession #OneYearOldMilestone #mrelectricblue #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakeVA #NorfolkVA #OneYearOldPortraits #benson #FirstBirthdaySession #cakesmashphotosession #chesapeakemoms

Houston, we have a ONE year old! 🚀🌙✨ This little astronaut just launched into toddlerhood and he’s ready for takeoff!

#FirstBirthdayPhotos #CakeSmashSession #OneYearOldMilestone #mrelectricblue #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakeVA #NorfolkVA #OneYearOldPortraits #benson #FirstBirthdaySession #cakesmashphotosession #chesapeakemoms

Just a boy, a cake, and zero regrets 🥰🎂💙

#CakeSmashSession #FirstBirthdayPhotos #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakeVA #NorfolkVA #BabyMilestoneSession #OneYearOldMilestone #BirthdayPortraits #FirstTripAroundTheSun
#StudioCakeSmash
#BabyBoyBirthday #757photographer

Just a boy, a cake, and zero regrets 🥰🎂💙

#CakeSmashSession #FirstBirthdayPhotos #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakeVA #NorfolkVA #BabyMilestoneSession #OneYearOldMilestone #BirthdayPortraits #FirstTripAroundTheSun
#StudioCakeSmash
#BabyBoyBirthday #757photographer

A first birthday cake smash success! Kyler’s Mom, Taylor, asked for a First Trip Around the Sun theme and I think we nailed it 🚀🎂

👉This session took place at The Studio Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach, where I’m a studio partner. It’s beautiful there and so accommodating!

#BabysFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer #FirstTripAroundTheSun
#RocketMan
#virginiabeachphotographer
#BirthdayBoy

A first birthday cake smash success! Kyler’s Mom, Taylor, asked for a First Trip Around the Sun theme and I think we nailed it 🚀🎂

👉This session took place at The Studio Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach, where I’m a studio partner. It’s beautiful there and so accommodating!

#BabysFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer #FirstTripAroundTheSun
#RocketMan
#virginiabeachphotographer
#BirthdayBoy

The question is, did she let go 😏 #chesapeakemoms #momlife #motherhood #757photographer #virginiabeachphotographer

The question is, did she let go 😏 #chesapeakemoms #momlife #motherhood #757photographer #virginiabeachphotographer

Big sister, little sister. A bond that will carry them through a life time 💗 #757photographer #familyphotographer #hamptonroads

Big sister, little sister. A bond that will carry them through a life time 💗 #757photographer #familyphotographer #hamptonroads

Rooted in love 🌳💞

#FamilyPhotography #FallFamilyPhotos #AuthenticMotherhood #FamilySession #FallFamilySession #MilitaryFamilyLove #NavyFamily #DeploymentStrong #MotherhoodUnplugged #HomeIsWhereTheNavySendsUs #OurEverydayMoments #NavyStrong
#HamptonRoadsPhotographer
#ChesapeakePhotographer

Rooted in love 🌳💞

#FamilyPhotography #FallFamilyPhotos #AuthenticMotherhood #FamilySession #FallFamilySession #MilitaryFamilyLove #NavyFamily #DeploymentStrong #MotherhoodUnplugged #HomeIsWhereTheNavySendsUs #OurEverydayMoments #NavyStrong
#HamptonRoadsPhotographer
#ChesapeakePhotographer

Hand in hand, heart to heart, and always moving forward together. 🌊❤️ These are the kinds of moments that make life feel full.

#allthatmatters #teddyswims #FamilyOverEverything #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #hamptonroadsfamilyphotographer #virginiabeachphotographer #virginiabeachphotographer #familylove❤️

Hand in hand, heart to heart, and always moving forward together. 🌊❤️ These are the kinds of moments that make life feel full.

#allthatmatters #teddyswims #FamilyOverEverything #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #hamptonroadsfamilyphotographer #virginiabeachphotographer #virginiabeachphotographer #familylove❤️

The family started here. The love started here and from that love, a whole story is written, a whole life is built.

#youareinlove #taylorswift #ilovelove #757photographer #hamptonroads #hamptonroadsfamilyphotographer #norfolkfamilyphotographer #williamsburgfamilyphotographer #militaryfamilies #militaryfamilyphotographer #militarylife #navylife

The family started here. The love started here and from that love, a whole story is written, a whole life is built.

#youareinlove #taylorswift #ilovelove #757photographer #hamptonroads #hamptonroadsfamilyphotographer #norfolkfamilyphotographer #williamsburgfamilyphotographer #militaryfamilies #militaryfamilyphotographer #militarylife #navylife

The best seat in the house? Always on Dad’s shoulders 🌅✨

#NavyDad #MilitaryDadLife #DadLifeUnfiltered #NavyStrong #FatherhoodCaptured #MilitaryDadMoments #NavyPride #DadAndKids #FatherhoodUnplugged #LifeInUniform #MilitaryPhotography #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #HamptonRoadsPhotographer

The best seat in the house? Always on Dad’s shoulders 🌅✨

#NavyDad #MilitaryDadLife #DadLifeUnfiltered #NavyStrong #FatherhoodCaptured #MilitaryDadMoments #NavyPride #DadAndKids #FatherhoodUnplugged #LifeInUniform #MilitaryPhotography #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #HamptonRoadsPhotographer

Watching a brother bond develop right before your eyes? Magical.

PS- Don’t ask how old these two are now 🫣😂

Watching a brother bond develop right before your eyes? Magical.

PS- Don’t ask how old these two are now 🫣😂

And then there were 4 💗

#757BabyPhotographer
#InHomePhotography
#LifestylePhotographer
#NaturalLightPhotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #hamptonroadsva

And then there were 4 💗

#757BabyPhotographer
#InHomePhotography
#LifestylePhotographer
#NaturalLightPhotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #hamptonroadsva

Is there anything sweeter than a toddler with their new baby sibling? Is it also terrifying? Yes 😅 But adorable still!

#ChesapeakeVANewbornPhotography
#HamptonRoadsNewbornPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachNewbornPhotography
#NorfolkNewbornPhotographer
#757NewbornPhotographer
#CoastalVANewbornPhotography
#LifestyleNewbornPhotography
#Fresh48Session
#NewbornLifestyleSession
#InHomeNewbornPhotography
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#DocumentYourDays
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#StorytellingPhotography
#LoveCaptured

Is there anything sweeter than a toddler with their new baby sibling? Is it also terrifying? Yes 😅 But adorable still!

#ChesapeakeVANewbornPhotography
#HamptonRoadsNewbornPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachNewbornPhotography
#NorfolkNewbornPhotographer
#757NewbornPhotographer
#CoastalVANewbornPhotography
#LifestyleNewbornPhotography
#Fresh48Session
#NewbornLifestyleSession
#InHomeNewbornPhotography
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#DocumentYourDays
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#StorytellingPhotography
#LoveCaptured

Serving looks + growing a whole human at the same time. No big deal 😉✨

#MaternityPhotography #MaternityPhotoshoot #PregnancyGlow #BumpStyle #BabyBumpLove #ExpectingJoy #MotherhoodJourney #PregnancyPhotography #BumpToBaby #MaternitySession #PregnancyVibes #PregnancyMagic #MomToBe #MaternityPhotographer #PregnancyPortrait #PregnancyLove #BumpAndBeyond #PregnancyPhotoShoot #MaternityInspo #GrowingFamily

Serving looks + growing a whole human at the same time. No big deal 😉✨

#MaternityPhotography #MaternityPhotoshoot #PregnancyGlow #BumpStyle #BabyBumpLove #ExpectingJoy #MotherhoodJourney #PregnancyPhotography #BumpToBaby #MaternitySession #PregnancyVibes #PregnancyMagic #MomToBe #MaternityPhotographer #PregnancyPortrait #PregnancyLove #BumpAndBeyond #PregnancyPhotoShoot #MaternityInspo #GrowingFamily

The sweetest days are right now 💗 #bigbrother #babysister #siblings #maternityphotography #maternityphotosession #pregnancydiary #goldenhourglow #hamptonroadsva #williamsburg

The sweetest days are right now 💗 #bigbrother #babysister #siblings #maternityphotography #maternityphotosession #pregnancydiary #goldenhourglow #hamptonroadsva #williamsburg

“May our lives be great canvases for painting love everywhere we go. May our lives be rivers that let love run wildly and freely. May we say, we loved. We touched. We warmed. We sang. We danced. We gave. We birthed We created. All for love. We did everything with love for love because of love. That’s all that matters.” -Nikki Warne, from the book Walk the Earth

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer
#757MaternityPhotographer
#CoastalVAMaternityPhotographer
#NorfolkVAMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachLifestylePhotographer
#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#MaternityPhotographyIdeas
#PregnancyGlow
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#StorytellingPhotography
#LifestylePhotography
#GoldenHourPhotography
#LoveCaptured
#DocumentYourDays #WalkTheEarth

“May our lives be great canvases for painting love everywhere we go. May our lives be rivers that let love run wildly and freely. May we say, we loved. We touched. We warmed. We sang. We danced. We gave. We birthed We created. All for love. We did everything with love for love because of love. That’s all that matters.” -Nikki Warne, from the book Walk the Earth

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer
#757MaternityPhotographer
#CoastalVAMaternityPhotographer
#NorfolkVAMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachLifestylePhotographer
#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#MaternityPhotographyIdeas
#PregnancyGlow
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#StorytellingPhotography
#LifestylePhotography
#GoldenHourPhotography
#LoveCaptured
#DocumentYourDays #WalkTheEarth

Fall is my favorite season and this photo shows off why perfectly. The COLORS 😍 There’s nothing I love more than driving around leaf peeping as everything starts to change 🍁 #leafpeeping #fall #fallfamilyphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #mustlovedogs #757photographer #hamptonroads #hamptonroadsphotographer

Fall is my favorite season and this photo shows off why perfectly. The COLORS 😍 There’s nothing I love more than driving around leaf peeping as everything starts to change 🍁 #leafpeeping #fall #fallfamilyphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #mustlovedogs #757photographer #hamptonroads #hamptonroadsphotographer

Stop and smell the flowers 💗

Stop and smell the flowers 💗

The littles were having the time of their liiife #sundayfunday #fallmornings #fallphotography #hamptonroadsphotographer #chesapeakefamilyphotographer

The littles were having the time of their liiife #sundayfunday #fallmornings #fallphotography #hamptonroadsphotographer #chesapeakefamilyphotographer

Do you see that, just up ahead? It’s the ✨weekend✨

#BabysFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer #HamptonRoadsWeekend
#757WeekendVibes
#VirginiaBeachWeekend
#WeekendVibes #fallweekend

Do you see that, just up ahead? It’s the ✨weekend✨

#BabysFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer #HamptonRoadsWeekend
#757WeekendVibes
#VirginiaBeachWeekend
#WeekendVibes #fallweekend

When you plan the session, assemble the pieces, then pick up the cake and get to see it all come together ☺️

When you plan the session, assemble the pieces, then pick up the cake and get to see it all come together ☺️

Step 1: Get your own cake
Step 2: Double-check with Mom that this is really happening 👀
Step 3: Smash away 🎉🍰🙌

#CakeSmashPhotoShoot
#BabyFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer
#CoastalVAMilestonePhotography
#NorfolkBabyPhotographer
#CakeSmashSessionVA
#BabyMilestonePhotography

Step 1: Get your own cake
Step 2: Double-check with Mom that this is really happening 👀
Step 3: Smash away 🎉🍰🙌

#CakeSmashPhotoShoot
#BabyFirstBirthday
#BirthdayCakeSmash
#SmashCakePhotography
#MilestoneMoments
#FirstBirthdayPhotography #ChesapeakeVABabyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsBabyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachCakeSmash
#757BabyPhotographer
#CoastalVAMilestonePhotography
#NorfolkBabyPhotographer
#CakeSmashSessionVA
#BabyMilestonePhotography

I don’t know what it is about tiny baby feet but I will forever think they are the CUTEST ever. #babyboy #babyphotographer #757newbornphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer

I don’t know what it is about tiny baby feet but I will forever think they are the CUTEST ever. #babyboy #babyphotographer #757newbornphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer

A proud big sis 💗🥹

A proud big sis 💗🥹

When you’re only a few days old but already running the show 😎🍼

#ChesapeakeVANewbornPhotography
#HamptonRoadsNewbornPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachNewbornPhotography
#NorfolkNewbornPhotographer
#757NewbornPhotographer
#CoastalVANewbornPhotography
#LifestyleNewbornPhotography
#Fresh48Session
#NewbornLifestyleSession
#InHomeNewbornPhotography
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#DocumentYourDays
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#StorytellingPhotography
#LoveCaptured

When you’re only a few days old but already running the show 😎🍼

#ChesapeakeVANewbornPhotography
#HamptonRoadsNewbornPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachNewbornPhotography
#NorfolkNewbornPhotographer
#757NewbornPhotographer
#CoastalVANewbornPhotography
#LifestyleNewbornPhotography
#Fresh48Session
#NewbornLifestyleSession
#InHomeNewbornPhotography
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#DocumentYourDays
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#StorytellingPhotography
#LoveCaptured

Family over everything 💗

Family over everything 💗

Is it really family photos if there isn’t at least one blanket game, one silly face, and maybe one kid who refuses shoes? 😜

Fun fact: when my son was a toddler we didn’t realize he had lost a shoe on his way to the car so we had to do his photos barefoot 😂

#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsFamilyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachFamilyPhotographer
#ParenthoodCaptured
#DocumentYourDays
#LoveCaptured
#StorytellingPhotography
#FamilyOverEverything #FamilyPhotographyIdeas
#FamilySessionInspo
#FallMinis
#FamilyPhotographerLife
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#AuthenticFamilyPhotography

Is it really family photos if there isn’t at least one blanket game, one silly face, and maybe one kid who refuses shoes? 😜

Fun fact: when my son was a toddler we didn’t realize he had lost a shoe on his way to the car so we had to do his photos barefoot 😂

#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsFamilyPhotography
#VirginiaBeachFamilyPhotographer
#ParenthoodCaptured
#DocumentYourDays
#LoveCaptured
#StorytellingPhotography
#FamilyOverEverything #FamilyPhotographyIdeas
#FamilySessionInspo
#FallMinis
#FamilyPhotographerLife
#FamilyPhotographyLove
#AuthenticFamilyPhotography

Are you even a real Dad if you’re not about to toss your baby off a cliff? #thingsdadsdo #familyphotoshoot #757familyphotographer

Are you even a real Dad if you’re not about to toss your baby off a cliff? #thingsdadsdo #familyphotoshoot #757familyphotographer

These moments are fleeting…🌙
But when you look back at your photos, you’ll be transported right back to this space in time when it was just you, growing life. Nothing is more precious and magical than that 💗

➡️ Beach or garden — where would you choose for your dream maternity session?

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer
#757MaternityPhotographer
#CoastalVAMaternityPhotographer
#NorfolkVAMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachLifestylePhotographer
#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#MaternityPhotographyIdeas
#PregnancyGlow
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#StorytellingPhotography
#LifestylePhotography
#GoldenHourPhotography
#LoveCaptured
#DocumentYourDays

These moments are fleeting…🌙
But when you look back at your photos, you’ll be transported right back to this space in time when it was just you, growing life. Nothing is more precious and magical than that 💗

➡️ Beach or garden — where would you choose for your dream maternity session?

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer
#757MaternityPhotographer
#CoastalVAMaternityPhotographer
#NorfolkVAMaternityPhotographer
#VirginiaBeachLifestylePhotographer
#ChesapeakeFamilyPhotographer
#MaternityPhotographyIdeas
#PregnancyGlow
#MotherhoodUnplugged
#StorytellingPhotography
#LifestylePhotography
#GoldenHourPhotography
#LoveCaptured
#DocumentYourDays

Movement + connection 💕
Sessions don’t have to be stiff or posed — sometimes the most beautiful images come from simply walking together, talking, and letting the moment unfold.

Movement + connection 💕
Sessions don’t have to be stiff or posed — sometimes the most beautiful images come from simply walking together, talking, and letting the moment unfold.

Sunset, waves, and the sweetest anticipation 🌅
There’s something magical about documenting maternity sessions by the water — the calm, the glow, the way time seems to pause just before everything changes 💗

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer #HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer #VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer #GoldenHourMagic #SunsetPhotography #StorytellingPhotography #LoveCaptured #MaternityPhotography #MaternitySession #PregnancyGlow #MaternityPhotographer #MotherhoodUnplugged

Sunset, waves, and the sweetest anticipation 🌅
There’s something magical about documenting maternity sessions by the water — the calm, the glow, the way time seems to pause just before everything changes 💗

#ChesapeakeVAMaternityPhotographer #HamptonRoadsMaternityPhotographer #VirginiaBeachMaternityPhotographer #GoldenHourMagic #SunsetPhotography #StorytellingPhotography #LoveCaptured #MaternityPhotography #MaternitySession #PregnancyGlow #MaternityPhotographer #MotherhoodUnplugged

The sweetest hugs are always the ones you’ve waited the longest for. Rain-soaked, heart full, and finally back in Dad’s arms — this is what homecoming is all about 💗

The sweetest hugs are always the ones you’ve waited the longest for. Rain-soaked, heart full, and finally back in Dad’s arms — this is what homecoming is all about 💗

A special part of homecoming people miss isn’t the ship in the background or even the first kiss on the pier… it’s this. Walking back to the car, hand in hand, finally together again 💙. The rain doesn’t even matter when you’re heading home as a family. #navyfamily #militarylife #homeiswhereyourheartis #navystrong #militaryhomecoming #homecoming #homecomingphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer #virginiaisforlovers❤️

A special part of homecoming people miss isn’t the ship in the background or even the first kiss on the pier… it’s this. Walking back to the car, hand in hand, finally together again 💙. The rain doesn’t even matter when you’re heading home as a family. #navyfamily #militarylife #homeiswhereyourheartis #navystrong #militaryhomecoming #homecoming #homecomingphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer #virginiaisforlovers❤️

My favorite sessions to photograph will always be military homecomings. If you’ve never been to one, the energy in the air is akin to Christmas morning 🎄 — the anticipation, the excitement, the anxiety!

And then, in what feels like a blink, it’s over. Your family is finally back together, you’re all piled on the couch, and the whole day feels like a fever dream. Did you drink a single sip of water? Did the kids eat anything healthy? Who knows?!

Being asked to preserve moments like this for members of a community I deeply love and respect is the honor of my life 💙⚓️

#MilitaryHomecoming #NavyHomecoming #DeploymentHomecoming #MilitaryFamilyLove #HomecomingPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsPhotographer #757Photographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakePhotographer #NorfolkPhotographer
#LifestylePhotography #DocumentYourDays #StorytellingPhotography #LoveCaptured #FamilyPhotography

My favorite sessions to photograph will always be military homecomings. If you’ve never been to one, the energy in the air is akin to Christmas morning 🎄 — the anticipation, the excitement, the anxiety!

And then, in what feels like a blink, it’s over. Your family is finally back together, you’re all piled on the couch, and the whole day feels like a fever dream. Did you drink a single sip of water? Did the kids eat anything healthy? Who knows?!

Being asked to preserve moments like this for members of a community I deeply love and respect is the honor of my life 💙⚓️

#MilitaryHomecoming #NavyHomecoming #DeploymentHomecoming #MilitaryFamilyLove #HomecomingPhotographer
#HamptonRoadsPhotographer #757Photographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #ChesapeakePhotographer #NorfolkPhotographer
#LifestylePhotography #DocumentYourDays #StorytellingPhotography #LoveCaptured #FamilyPhotography

I told yall I loved a 3x3. I wasn’t kidding! #sweetone #sweetonebirthday #757cakes #757photography #virginiababyphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer #hamptonroads #firstbirthdayphotoshoot

I told yall I loved a 3x3. I wasn’t kidding! #sweetone #sweetonebirthday #757cakes #757photography #virginiababyphotographer #hamptonroadsphotographer #hamptonroads #firstbirthdayphotoshoot

In all honesty… I want a whole platter of donuts like this on just a random Wednesday 🍩🙌. Why wait for a birthday to enjoy an Izzy-approved treat? 💗

Life’s too short not to treat yourself — today, tomorrow, whenever you want! ✨ What’s your go-to “just because” treat? 👇

#DonutLovers #TreatYourself #DonutWorryBeHappy #LifeIsSweet #FoodieLife #HamptonRoadsEats #ChesapeakeVA #757Life #MidweekTreat #BecauseYouDeserveIt #hamptonroadsbabyphotographer #cakesmashphotosession #virginiabeachphotographer

In all honesty… I want a whole platter of donuts like this on just a random Wednesday 🍩🙌. Why wait for a birthday to enjoy an Izzy-approved treat? 💗

Life’s too short not to treat yourself — today, tomorrow, whenever you want! ✨ What’s your go-to “just because” treat? 👇

#DonutLovers #TreatYourself #DonutWorryBeHappy #LifeIsSweet #FoodieLife #HamptonRoadsEats #ChesapeakeVA #757Life #MidweekTreat #BecauseYouDeserveIt #hamptonroadsbabyphotographer #cakesmashphotosession #virginiabeachphotographer

WE ARE BAAACK ✨
According to my Instagram feed, it looks like I disappeared back when Covid shut down all non-essential businesses 😅 … but the truth is, I got everything back up and running again in 2021 when we moved north of DC. The only thing I wasn’t good at? Updating my socials 🙈.

Then in 2023, life hit hard. My oldest son — who had been healthy his whole life — suddenly started having seizures. My husband was deployed, and of course the Navy wouldn’t send him home, so it left me to navigate a LOT on my own. I went quiet here, because my focus had to be where it mattered most.

Fast forward ➡️ my son is doing amazing. He has Epilepsy, but we’re managing it well 💜.

And in true military-family fashion… we’ve moved AGAIN. We’re back in Hampton Roads 🎉. I know the best locations, I know some of the best people, and I’m READY TO GO.

Oh — and I’m about to flood your feed because A LOT has changed… but your girl is loyal and I still love that 3x3 grid ❤️📸

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#MotherhoodUnplugged #epilepsyawareness #MilitaryFamilyLife #MilitarySpouse
#DocumentYourDays #StorytellingPhotography

WE ARE BAAACK ✨
According to my Instagram feed, it looks like I disappeared back when Covid shut down all non-essential businesses 😅 … but the truth is, I got everything back up and running again in 2021 when we moved north of DC. The only thing I wasn’t good at? Updating my socials 🙈.

Then in 2023, life hit hard. My oldest son — who had been healthy his whole life — suddenly started having seizures. My husband was deployed, and of course the Navy wouldn’t send him home, so it left me to navigate a LOT on my own. I went quiet here, because my focus had to be where it mattered most.

Fast forward ➡️ my son is doing amazing. He has Epilepsy, but we’re managing it well 💜.

And in true military-family fashion… we’ve moved AGAIN. We’re back in Hampton Roads 🎉. I know the best locations, I know some of the best people, and I’m READY TO GO.

Oh — and I’m about to flood your feed because A LOT has changed… but your girl is loyal and I still love that 3x3 grid ❤️📸

#LifestylePhotography #FamilyPhotographer #MilestonePhotography #CakeSmashSession
#HamptonRoadsPhotographer #ChesapeakePhotographer #VirginiaBeachPhotographer #757Photographer #HamptonRoadsMoms
#MotherhoodUnplugged #epilepsyawareness #MilitaryFamilyLife #MilitarySpouse
#DocumentYourDays #StorytellingPhotography

And then there was you.

And then there was you.

Some people are just born cool. #hegetsitfromhismommas

Some people are just born cool. #hegetsitfromhismommas

Babies and tattoos, does it get any better?!

Babies and tattoos, does it get any better?!

Howdy, y’all! 🤠

Howdy, y’all! 🤠

Jackson with his cake is a total #mood

Jackson with his cake is a total #mood

What other Moms wait for the first haircut because you can’t stand the thought of losing those tiny baby curls? I used to tell my husband “but that’s the hair he was born with! I helped grow that hair!” First haircuts can be so hard! #hamptonroadsmoms

What other Moms wait for the first haircut because you can’t stand the thought of losing those tiny baby curls? I used to tell my husband “but that’s the hair he was born with! I helped grow that hair!” First haircuts can be so hard! #hamptonroadsmoms

Sweet Elizabeth ❤️

Sweet Elizabeth ❤️

I remember when my babies were this small and my hand could span the space of their backs. Now I can share socks with my 9 year old son. The days can be long but these years are so short ❤️

I remember when my babies were this small and my hand could span the space of their backs. Now I can share socks with my 9 year old son. The days can be long but these years are so short ❤️

May my heart be the softest place you fall. May this love be the wildest place you run. -butterflies rising #hrvaphotographer #hrvanewbornphotographer

May my heart be the softest place you fall. May this love be the wildest place you run. -butterflies rising #hrvaphotographer #hrvanewbornphotographer

Castillo Homecoming I Norfolk, VA .
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Castillo Homecoming I Norfolk, VA .
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#militaryhomecoming #homecoming #USNavy #USSStennis #StennisHomecoming #Norfolk #NorfolkVA #757Homecoming #757Photographer #757HomecomingPhotographer #HomecomingPhotographer #HamptonRoadsPhotographer #virginiaphotographer #bestphotographerhamptonroads #navyfamily #firstdeployment #deploymentstrong #happyhomecoming #UndertheSameSun

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Some favorite Chesapeake locations

Fair Weather Farms, Oak Grove Lake Park, Northwest River Park

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