Summertime

There are many reasons I moved to Virginia, but a fondness for 100 degree summer days wasn't one of them. Despite the relentless heat and humidity, I've had the chance to find summer's splendor in a variety of places nearby. The scenery is spectacular, but fall is more than welcome to arrive any time now!

Ella

I will admit, it is a little odd to be taking photos of someone wearing winter clothes when it is 90 degrees outside, but Ella needed some updated shots for a project, and she is a trooper when it comes to being in front of the camera. So we decided her red cheeks were from the cold instead of the heat and laughed about pretending it was December. No matter the season, this girl is tops.

Thirteen

Full disclosure: she's mine, so I'm totally biased. But I think she's a beauty - inside and out.

      

Three in a Row

This summer marked the third time I have photographed this sweet family. The first time I met them, their youngest was just a baby. Now both girls have blossomed into fun and funny (and beautiful!) kids who had a blast running through the green fields of King Family Vineyards, visiting the horses, and laughing with their mom and dad. It is such a privilege to get to know families and capture their story as it changes with time. Thank you, Fahrenkrog family, for trusting me with these memories!