The Pinson Family . South Central Va Family photographer

This was the perfect session to be my last one in Beaufort. This family was so adorable and just all around fun to be around! I was excited they included their dog Rocco in the photos as well, he did so well posing for me. Sadly Rocco passed away after these photos were taken, I was so glad I was able to photograph him when he was happy and with the people that loved him most. Here are some of my favorites from their session

The Henry Family . Beaufort Sc family photographer

When Nicola contacted me about doing a shoot to help them remember there time here at Parris Island I was really excited. Their about to leave us for sunny California and I think Beaufort is upset because it was a bit chilly for our shoot but you'd never know because they all look great and had a lot of fun :)
Guys I hope you enjoy your photos and have a safe trip cross country!

Remember . my life

Remember the real reason for Memorial Day.
Not all heroes come home.



During my husbands third deployment his battery suffered the loss of three amazing Marines and an awesome Corpsman. If you'd like to read about them you can here. I never met any of them but I know they were brave guys. Another Marine was injured that day, someone I did know, and I'm thankful for his sacrifice and I admire his family in all that they do. You can read about Sam and all that he has been to here.
This Memorial Day while you're BBQing and such take a minute to think of the ones that didn't come home and their families because this day is about them and the rest of our Veterans.

Dylan's graduation

When Gayla contacted me about doing her brother in laws bootcamp graduation I was so excited. Normally going to base on Thursday or Friday is something you just don't do because of the graduation festivities but I had a mission so I was excited when I went through the gates and saw all the families. I met Mille and Dylan's family before the liberty ceremony which made me even more excited because they were excited. If you're not familiar with Marine bootcamp it's 13 weeks with no contact with your loved ones other than letters (and that first call home to say hey I'm here bye) so family day is a big deal, so much of a big deal that Mille knocked Dylan onto the ground once they were dismissed (which sadly I didn't catch, don't under estimate the speed of a girl who hasn't seen her man in 13 weeks). I enjoyed being able to take photos for Mille and the family, Gayla thank you for letting me do them! (p.s. normally holding hands and kissing isn't allowed (coming from the girl who didn't get her first kiss until it was dark out lol) but when you have a camera pointed at you it kinda happens :P)






















and for a little blast from the past of my own here is Drew and I at his bootcamp graduation almost 7 years ago