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How often do I need to update my brand photos. That is a great question! The answer depends on the type of business you have and your social media strategy. Let’s look at one of my recent clients Sarah owner of SaSweets Bakery here in Fredericksburg, VA. She is a fabulous baker and is constantly […]
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Senior year of high school only comes around once. It’s really one of the first big, transitional moments in life. A time when young adults launching into the adult-in-training years. Even though capturing pictures at this stage of life has been a tradition for a long time the method in how the tradition is executed […]
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After deciding what to wear posing is probably the next thing most seniors stress about during the sessions. Let me put your mind at ease right now. Repeat after me. I do not need professional modeling experience to have my senior portraits taken. I’m going to share four of my favorite poses for senior girls […]
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Summer time is here! It’s time for playing outside and making great memories. Those memories are even sweeter when you have a sister to share them with. Sidewalk chalk, water play and exploring nature are just a few that come to mind. Lazy days of summer were such a wonder as a child. All play […]
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In the Hubbard House Friday night is Pizza night! Seriously almost every Friday we are most likely eating pizza of some sort. With a family of seven, three of which are growing teenage boys most of the time it’s frozen pizza. Can you imagine the cost of delivery every Friday for a brood that eats […]
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Hey Y’all! This week I fell in love with the best little bookstore in Fredericksburg! Almost every time I visit downtown I walk up and down Caroline street. I love peeking into each little store as I walk by. Knowing I could get lost in a bookstore for hours, I’ve avoid stepping inside when with […]
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Time for some family fun in Shenandoah! Recently I read a book called Hands Free Life by Rachel Macy Stafford. Ok I didn’t read it but I did listen to most of it on my Overdrive app. If you’re a busy mama and love to read check it out! Anyway, back to the book! The parts […]
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I’ve been struggling to develop interesting blog content for the winter months. When it’s below freezing no one really wants to take outdoor, natural light portraits. I can’t really blame them! As much as I love taking pictures I know, just like my clients, my fingers would rather stay inside and avoid frostbite. What else […]
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Bells will be ringing…I was beyond excited when Ashley contacted me about second shooting for her again. This time a December Wedding! I had such a amazing time during our last wedding together I didn’t hesitate to say YES when she called! What made this wedding even more fun was the history between Ashley and […]