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Welcome! I'm a photographer, wife, mom to two sweet crazy boys and am expecting a little girl soon.

I've started blogging to share the ideas, products, and discoveries that have made my life easier and more intentional in hopes they will do the same for you!

Hi! I'm Emily

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While brainstorming for Jessica’s brand shoot, we knew that DC needed to be a strong component in one set of images. Jessica has lived in many places during her life of adventure, but in the past few years she has found her home here in Washington, DC.

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I would guess very few people have the experience of living in their childhood home as an adult. When Patrick and I moved into the house I lived in my entire life up until high school, it was pretty weird! The room Carla and I shared, the backyard that felt endless, the spot in the kitchen where I used to sit in time-out while the oven timer counted down :), the front room where I practiced piano… so many childhood memories held in the home I now share with my husband.

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Baby Teddy greeted me with a giggle as I walked in the door. He clearly knew today was his photoshoot because he donned a stylish, yet comfortable outfit for the occasion. A sharp button-down, elastic-waist linen trousers, and teeny tiny loafers completed the ensemble. I appreciate that he found that elusive line between formal and functional wear that we all often strive for…

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Usually, when we travel somewhere new I come back with a list of raves for different aspects of the trip. In Paris, it was: The crepes! And the wine! And the architecture! In Nashville, it’s always: The music! And the history! And the awesome vibe! In Costa Rica, it was: The weather! The colors! The incredible plants! And the fresh food! With Iceland, there was only one thing…

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