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As a Charlottesville wedding photographer I love getting out of state and adventuring to new elopement locations. I especially love traveling up to New York for luxury elopements! This Kaaterskills Falls wedding was the perfect fall ceremony on a the natural landscaping of the falls for a truly intimate and romantic day. Kaaterskills Falls Wedding […]
Autumn and Nick celebrated their forever with family and friends in a beautiful wedding at Bowling Brook Mansion. With the golden glow of the sunset, the couple celebrated in a big way complete with their Harley and dancing the night away. The bride was on sight with her ladies in the bridal suite, while the […]
Ashley and Ty’s beach adventure couples’ session took place at Westmoreland State Park located in Montross Virginia. Just under an hour from my home location. The couple is so adventurous and amazing that a traditional park or monument location was not something that I wanted to provide. I wanted something that matched their personality and […]
Emily & Garrett’s intimate wedding at Lydia Mountain Lodge was sweet and filled with love. The deep woods feel, the rustic amazing feel of the entire location, the old wood and rustic style cabins selectively located in lots within the woods is just an amazing location for your wedding. The main lodge has ample windows […]
Having an elopement at The Oak Barn Loyalty, is a definite must if you are considering a smaller or more intimate scene. The area around you is gorgeous and plentiful with mountains and valleys. Your wedding should be what you are looking for, and should be what you want. Large or small, The Oak Barn […]
Todd & Ginny were the perfect couple that I could ever have. Both are so sweet, their kids were amazing, and the venue was perfect and suited the couple and their small list 25 guests. The perfect elopement wedding went off without a hitch at Fleetwood Farm Winery in Leesburg, VA. Keep scrolling to see […]
BEHIND THE LENS
Hey I am Debbie
A self proclaimed badass photographer
No elegant or amazing story to tell here. My life consisted of growing up in the military from the age of 2. Settling in North Carolina, and marrying a Navy Corpsman. Three kids later, and two masters degrees into a career in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, I decided that it was finally time to pursue a lifelong dream of mine, photography.
I started out as wanting to become a Marine Biologist/Oceanographer, and working for National Geographic, swimming with the sharks! Choices made led me down a different path and led me to where I am today. Sitting here, at the computer, writing a mini novel about my life to you.
I started my business in 2019 realizing as my oldest son graduated high school that I missed photography, I missed the interaction I could have with others, and the different lives I was able to be a part of. So, I did as allo beginner photographers did. I dusted off my only old camera, and started using my friends and family as models. Charge next to nothing for sessions, and was able to purchase mentoring sessions, business courses, posing class, 1:1 workshops, and I have learned so much and have grown tremendously within my skill and knowledge. With the help of amazing photography mentors such as Katelyn James, Alina Thomas, Joy Michelle, Megan MacPhail, India Earl, Anni Graham, Jai Long, Maddie Mae (Adventure Instead), and many more, I have been able to create an experience for my couples that is comfortable, relaxed, and crafted specifically to their style and personality
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I am so excited to have the chance to chat with you about your wedding day plans. I think it's time we set up a phone chat!
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