at home pizza party family session There is no greater honor than when a new client loves their photos so much, they book me for additional sessions. I shot Jess + Chase’s engagement session at Lake Meade a few months ago. Once they saw their images, they loved them so much they called and booked […]

motherhood, balance + accountability REAL TALK – As much as I hate to admit this, transparency is what is going to get me through this and make this shift in my life successful – so…here it is. I haven’t worked out since I had my first daughter THREE YEARS AGO!  Literally – nothing at all […]

Last year was a big year for Expressions when I decided to finally start consistently blogging. I began by sharing each of my sessions here on the blog as a way to keep an updated portfolio, give each client that “front page newspaper” feeling they deserve and to help showcase various projects and businesses. However, […]

bakery grand reopening celebration When I took a leap of faith and started the Gettysburg chapter of The Rising Tide Society’s TuesdaysTogether, I had no idea what a blessing it would be to my life and business. Not only has it been an amazing resource for creative entrepreneurs in our area, but I have met […]

the inn at ragged edge outdoor engagement session Brooks pulled off the ultimate surprise for his proposal to Emily. One day while Emily was at work, he hid behind her car in the parking lot at her job waiting for her night to be over. One of Emily’s coworkers wandered outside to leave and noticed […]

Have you ever had one of those opportunities present themselves that you couldn’t pass up no matter what? That’s what this styled shoot was for me. I met Annette with I Do Weddings with Love at the feathered floral styled shoot in Somerset, Virginia, I participated in last year. We became fast friends and when […]

I’ve mentioned it in passing during a couple of other blog posts, but one of the new things we’re implementing at Expressions is a style guide. Our clients frequently ask for tips on dressing for the camera. Whether they’re dressing their whole family, coordinating for an engagement session or prepping for a big milestone, everyone […]

pineapple themed corporate identity session When conducting branding sessions, I like to think of every application my client could have for the images. Do they need photos to showcase their process on social media? Do they need headshots to use for conferences and professional settings? Do they need more personal images to show the human […]

wintery outdoor extended family session Family can look different for each of us. Over the years I’ve come to learn it’s less about blood relation and more about a people that love you endlessly, always support you, have your best interest at heart and are there for you no matter what. Inspired by The Legacy […]

a romantic heirloom at-home legacy session Our Legacy Collections aren’t just for families. They are also a beautiful way to showcase a newborn who has just came into the world, a high school senior about to go out on their own or a couple and their love for each other. This Legacy session was extra […]