November Recap | Premiere Senior Photography | Chatham, Virginia

This past month has seriously flown by...way too fast! Christmas is just around the corner! We're wrapping up Thanksgiving get-togethers, eating leftovers, and pulling out the Christmas decorations. Where did this month go?! November wasn't quite as insanely booked as last month, thank goodness, but I did get to photograph some awesome seniors! There were a few other sessions too:) Here are some favorites from the month:

My seniors were gorgeous as always:) Morgan's shoot was downtown and I just love how this wind-blown one turned out!

Chelsi's senior session was full of the beautiful fall colors.

Peyton knew what she was doing when she paired the stripes with the quilted vest! Such a great fall fashion statement! I love the boots and the socks as well:)

As I stated earlier, I got to shoot more than just seniors this month:) Lindsay's teen style session included lots of dance! I love the movement in this photo:

Eric and Dulce are like seriously the world's most attractive couple...we had such a great time shooting their engagement portraits despite all the wind!

The Seays will be welcoming their little bundle after Christmas!

Faith and her boys make such a beautiful family. They were troopers for their chilly session.

Rae Anne & Kavon booked me again...this time for their engagement photos! And this time, there was a new addition to their family! Meet Jade, their beautiful pit:)

Lots of gorgeousness in this post! I am blessed to have such amazing clients! Thanks for making November memorable:)

If you're looking to book a session, I'm already booking 2015! So don't wait!

-Megan

The Arthurs | Family Session | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Brande was one of my amazing teachers in high school. We were more than happy to do a family session for her:) Although, hurricane Sandy did kind of mess up our original plans. Nonetheless, we had a lovely day for their session. They are such a fun family!

Here are a few previews from their sesson:

See what I mean about fun?!

2 handsome fellas here!

I love all of their smiles in this one:)

And one with Joshua's girlfriend included too!

Thanks Brande for booking with us! We hope that you and your family love your photos!

-Megan

Jaime | 2013 Gretna Senior | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Jaime is such a sweet person! We had a fairly warm day for her session, and wonderful light! And you can't miss those beautiful eyes! Here are a few favorites from her session:)

FAVE!

Jaime with her pride and joy, Emma. So precious!

Love the sun here...

Another lovely senior...thanks Jaime for choosing us to do your senior photos! We hope that you and your family love them:)

-Megan

Mandy | Maternity Session | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Mandy and Johnny were so excited about their session...she had all sorts of ideas to include! They are expecting Bella late next month:)Here are a few favorites from their session!

How cute it this?! Direct line to Bella;)

I just love the fall colors...

She is just glowing!

"Little Pumpkin"...

There is nothing more precious than a baby bump...that is, other than the baby! :)

Tech love for Johnny!

Thanks Mandy and Johnny for choosing us for your maternity session! Yall were a blast:) We hope that you and your family love your photos! Best wishes for your upcoming bundle of joy!

To get started planning your session, use the "Contact" tab at the top of the page! We look forward to hearing from you!

-MB

Katelyn & Shawn | Engaged | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Katelyn and Shawn have been patiently waiting on their blog while I worked out my technical issues:) They were a super fun couple to work with and we had an absolute blast on their session.  Once again, I had a really hard time narrowing down which ones to put on the blog!

Katelyn and Shawn met at college. He proposed to her earlier this year on her 21st birthday...as if that wasn't an awesome birthday present--get this...he proposed in helicopter over the ocean! How awesome is that?!

Love this dress...

Aren't they a gorgeous couple!

And check out that ring!!!

These outfits were so vintage...LOVE LOVE LOVE...

Every girl should own a red pair of heels...Love this pose:)

Ok, so I told Katelyn to strike a pose...then surprised Shawn by asking him to do the same pose. HAHA! I explained that I would blog them side by side. This was the first one...

Here was the 2nd...I let Shawn go first:) Katelyn is toooo hilarious!

So, by the 3rd pose...Katelyn got smart. She decided to do a more difficult pose that she knew would be funny coming from Shawn!

These 2 were made for each other...so much fun. They have to order this one;)

I could keep going on...but I have other sessions to catch up on. We'll end with more gorgeousness...

Thanks so much Katelyn and Shawn for booking your engagement session with us! We hope you love them:)

-MB

The Burkholders | Anniversary Session | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Meet the Burkholders. They have been married a little over a year...and never had Engagement photos taken! It's never too late people! We love meeting new people, and these two are quite the couple. They endured the cold and the wind yesterday to get their session done! The sun was behind the clouds for most of the session, but decided to peek out a few times. We took advantage of those moments and got some great shots! I'm so jealous of Dianna's hair...all that wind and it still looked perfect! Definitely a plus for photo sessions:)

Here are a few of my favorites so far:)

There was lots of snuggling...which was totally fine with them, since it was so chilly!

Sandy didn't quite get all of the foliage:)

I saw her car, and just had to do a shot with it!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this one:) See the heart?

Check out those boots;)

Dianna has the best smile! Brenden's isn't too bad either;)

Sigh. I tell ya...this would have to be huge on my wall!! Thank you sun for peeking out!

Brenden and Dianna...we hope you love your photos! Thanks so much for asking us to do them, and for being such troopers to get them done!

It's never too late for engagement photos...or any type of photos! To get started planning your session, use the contact tab at the top of the page!

- MB

Emily | 2013 Gretna Senior | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Emily is a 2013 Senior at Gretna High. She and her Mom were so excited about her session, as were we! Emily has a great sense of style...her Mom said she felt like they were going on vacation with everything they packed for the session! I mean, she only had 8 pairs of shoes! LOL! We had so much fun though...I had a hard time, once again, narrowing down to a few favorites, so here are several:) Yet again, another gorgeous senior!

We started downtown, after the fabulous Katie Mosher did her makeup at Genesis Day Spa.

She reminds me a beautiful Indian princess here...

She said, "I feel like a sophisticated business woman in this outfit!" Well honey, you were working it!

Every woman should own a red pair of heels...

 And of course a little country flair...

She said she wanted unique props...so I let her use my antique camera score:) Brownie!

Emily plays softball for GHS and for Diamond Fever...she wanted to do this pose, and used many of her game balls. Each one of those is dated and marked with the game. Such a great way to remember those special moments!

Emily plans to attend Roanoke after graduation, where she will play softball. And check out that bling! Her state championship ring from 2010.

Love all of the color here...

And here is a concept that I wanted Emily to model...a Boho kind of feel. LOVE the way it turned out!

Thanks for being such a fabulous model, Emily! And for choosing us to do your senior photos! We hope that you and your family love them!

2014 Seniors!! I'm already booking for next year! To get started planning your session, use the "Contact" tab at the top of the page.

We look forward to hearing from you:)

-MB

Caleb | 2013 Chatham Senior | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Caleb is my cousin...we did his senior session this past Monday...and had such wonderful weather! {Still trying to catch up on blogging!} He dates Chloe, the lovely lady whose blog post is right before this one:) Look for their couple blog next!

Here are a few of my favorites from Caleb's session!

ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!

He's so handsome:)

Showing off the ring;)

Caleb loves to hunt...and loves his dog Jessie, who was awesome for photos!

Thanks Caleb for having us do your senior photos! We hope that you and your family love them!

2014 Seniors! I'm already booking for next year! Use the contact tab at the top of the page to get started planning your session!

- MB

Chloe | 2013 Chatham Senior | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Chloe is a good friend of mine, she dates my cousin, and she's just gorgeous:) I have been excited about her session since she booked it last Spring! She also was the first 2013 Senior to book us, so she is getting some awesome goodies:) We did her session this past Sunday {I know, I am trying to catch up on blogging}, which got off to a rough start. We had some issues with getting makeup done, but it all worked out...and was totally worth all of the stress beforehand to get these amazing photos afterwards! We didn't quite get to finish her session in time, so I shot a few more of her the next day after I did her BF Caleb's photos:) Hence the different hair! LOL. I had a really hard time just choosing a few to post, so there are several! I just love her, her personality is top notch...so fun to be around!

Chloe is the reigning Miss Chatham High, was crowned Homecoming Queen last Friday, plays volleyball, and enjoys hunting...YES, you read that right, hunting! And not just for deer around here...this girl goes bear hunting in CANADA with her Dad! Ha! It's still hard for me to comprehend that all of these amazing qualities fit into this one girl! Sigh. Well, enjoy looking at some of my favorites:)

LOVE both of these...

Just a simple country girl:)

With beautiful eyes!

I can't claim this fabulous idea here...the clock was all Chloe! She bought it months ago just for her session!

LOVE this one!

And that hat was the most perfect addition!

Volleyball playing-Queen-Homecoming Queen-2013-CHS-Senior! And also there is the spirit stick:)

And here is a few from part 2 of her session...

Love that scarf!

Jessie decided to get in on the action too! You'll see more of him in Caleb's blog:)

And a ring shot...

Whew! Hope I didn't bombard you with too many photos! Thanks Chloe for booking us for your senior session! And thanks to Mama Stephanie and Sister Shelby for assisting! We used every ounce of light we had!!

2014 Seniors! I'm already booking for next year! Use the contact tab at the top of the page to get started planning your session!

- MB

Doss Family Session | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

We had a lot of fun with Doss Family last weekend! {Yes I am behind on blogging!} These two kids, Lathan and Sophie, were so bubbly and their smiles are just priceless! They really are...it's seriously difficult to get them both to smile at the same time! Hahaha! Anyways, Amanda contacted me for a Fall family portrait...and I'd say these are all keepers:)

One of my favorites!

Of course, a little Mommy & Daddy alone time;)

This pose only took 1 shot! Way to go Lathan and Sophie!

ADORABLE!

A little black and white:)

Such a great family...be sure to leave them some love below! Thanks Amanda for choosing me to do your family photos!

To get started planning your session, use the Contact tab at the top of the page!

-MB

Logan | 2013 Altavista Senior | Altavista, Virginia Photographer

Logan is a 2013 Senior from Altavista...another beautiful Senior to add to our list! Logan plays softball for the Colonels, is yearbook editor, and is involved with many other school clubs! She has absolutely amazingly gorgeous RED hair! I am so jealous! And those EYES! We started off her session at Altavista High...then finished up at a local park:) Here are a few favorites from her session!

Logan requested this shot...I think I like it;)

She had other ideas too! Like glitter!

...and sidewalk chalk!

LOVE this dress.

FAVE shot from the whole session! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

See what I mean about those eyes?!

This jacket was pretty awesome too:)

Logan made these signs just so we could do this series! So fun!

Be sure to leave Logan some love below:) Thanks so much for choosing us to do your senior photos, Logan! We hope you love them!

2014 Seniors! I'm already booking for next year! Use the contact tab at the top of the page to get started planning your session!

- MB

Allie | 6 months old! | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

I can't believe Allie is 6 months old already! She has been coming to us since she was born...so precious. We got together the other evening for her session...Kim, her lovely Mom, got in on some of the action too:) Check out how big she is getting!

So full of laughter!

Another quilt shot...we did one at 3 months:)

Sitting up!

A side by side: at 3 months and now at 6 months!

Love this one of Allie with her great grandparents!

Tutu time! So cute:)

TOES!

I love this one too:) Such a special bond!

Thanks for letting us do Allie's 6 month photos, Kim! We hope you love them!

-MB