I first met Amie and her sweet family in February for a Valentine's Day Mini session. I immediately knew this was a family I'd hope to see again in the future! They are so kind hearted and easy-going, and the laughs they have with each other makes capturing memories with them so fun


And just look at little Cooper's expressions from the mini day!

Loving family moment captured indoors against white backdrop.

So when she reached out again for some family photos in Yorktown, I could not have been more excited.


We set the date and carefully planned, but of course, if you live in Virginia you know the weather can change quicker than a toddler grabbing something you don't want them to grab! An hour before the session, it DOWN-POURED. I got so scared that the session had to be cancelled. Luckily, it stopped just in time and the rain left the sand packed, which made it much easier to walk on. I was so glad!

Casual family portrait on beach with natural scenery in background.
Romantic couple moment on sandy beach with cloudy sky backdrop.
Beach family portrait with water and sunny sky in background.
Playful family moment captured on sandy beach with water view.
A family walks hand in hand along a scenic beach path surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
A toddler in a blue shirt and khaki shorts stands on a sandy beach looking out at the water.

I love their coordinated outfits!


Cooper was so much fun to work with. He is so expressive - and the hands in his pockets are just too cute!


Of course, kids are always on their own time schedule. When they're done, they're done! But I think capturing those moments too are so important - because it's true to life! Never stress too hard if a kiddo decides they don't want more photos. Just go with the flow (or the waves!) and let them be them.


I mean seriously, Cooper's expressions here are just as adorable as his smiling ones!

A young child in a turquoise shirt plays on a sandy beach with rock formations in the background.
A child in aqua blue explores a driftwood-strewn beach near a rocky shoreline.
A small child in light blue clothing walks along a beach with large rocks and calm waters in the background.
A child dressed in turquoise explores a sandy beach with a rocky breakwater extending into the water.

Every family session is devoted to capturing authentic family moments. All the laughs, all the quirks, all the love. With Amie and her family, it was definitely easy to do so!

A close-up portrait shows a tender moment between two people against a blurred green background.
An intimate family portrait captures a tender moment between two people in navy blue.
A joyful family moment is captured in an outdoor portrait with bright natural lighting.
A family shares a special moment while exploring together on a sandy beach.
A young child in a blue shirt stands alone on a sandy beach looking out at the water.
A family sits together on large rocks by the waterfront on a sunny day.