Custom Senior Photography | Chatham, Virginia Photographer

Sarah is such a sweetheart. I enjoyed working with her and shooting her senior portraits so much! Sarah is a 2015 senior at Chatham High School. Her senior photo session took place back in August. Katie at River City Salon and Spa styled Sarah's hair and makeup, and of course Sarah looked amazing! We shot her photos in the Chatham area and then finished up in town. I knew that the weather for the day would start off beautiful, but storms were on the way. We crossed our fingers!

Sarah had several different looks. I love it when there is variety to wardrobe, as well as location. Sarah definitely had both!

This image below was Sarah's favorite! It looked amazing enlarged to a 20x24 portrait!

Sarah should definitely check into modeling agencies...

Brunette + military green = perfect combo!

This dress....ohhhhhh LOVED it!

I couldn't resist adding in my big floppy hat for a few! This shot was another one of Sarah's top faves:)

Just as we wrapped up, the wind was picking up, so we knew a storm was near. We packed everything up and as we pulled off, the downpour began! I couldn't have timed that any more perfectly if I had tried! Sarah, your session was tons of fun, and I'm so glad that you chose me as your senior photographer! Best wishes on your senior year!

If you're interested in booking your senior photo session, you can do so using the Contact tab at the top of the page!

-Megan

My Kiddos | Fall 2014 | Chatham Virginia Photographer

My kids are my heart. Fall is my favorite season. Put them both together and the joy that fills my soul is endless! I took the kids out in our yard for some simple fall photos. I am rather pleased with them considering I had NO ASSISTANT! I want to share though, that right before we started, Ellie fell over on my mum!! It was so beautiful, but looks rather pitiful in the photos. I left it because I know that when I look back on these, I will always remember that moment!

Enjoy a few favorites from our fall photo fun:

Warms my heart and soul:) Happy Fall, Yall!

-Megan

Fashion Inspiration | Danville Virginia Photography

Fall is in full swing!! I am loving boots for this time of year....

These images are from Pinterest, of course:)

I love booties, I have a brown pair and a red pair that I got last year. They seem to be more on trend this year though! And for my bday, my hubby got me a pair similar to the boots below, mine are a camel brown:)

Love the comparisons here! Click the image below to view more on these riding boots!

I am dying to have a pair of combat boots like these:

And you can't have boots without boot socks! You can purchase these below on Etsy! Just click the photo:)

And how about this tip?! Shop for old sweaters at Goodwill, then cut the sleeves to make cute boot cuffs!!!

Which boot style do you prefer?!

-Megan

October Recap | South Central Virginia Photographer

This month has been insanely crazy busy...but I wouldn't have it any other way this time of year. Some great photos have resulted from this month's senior sessions, so I wanted to blog a recap of all the excitement! Next month is scheduled out to be just as exciting!

Caroline from GW High School:

Mason from Gretna High School:

Hannah from GW High School:

Caroline from GW High School:

Kaitlyn from Tunstall High:

Hannah from Chatham High:

Austin from Chatham High:

 I have a model session coming up tomorrow that is sure to be full of amazing crazy goodness:) Can't wait to share!

-Megan

Victoria | 2015 Senior | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Victoria was such a blast! I had so much fun with her and her Mom during her downtown senior session. She has such a great style and I loved that she brought her guitar along!Enjoy a few favorites from her session:

Um, yea...such a great session:) Thanks for choosing me as your senior photographer, Victoria!

-Megan

Hair Donation Event | Danville, Virginia Photographer

On October 4, MBP sponsored a Hair Donation Event at New Reflections Salon in Danville, VA. Stylist Candice Guill cut 10 heads that day, although she had already collected a few donations in the couple of weeks prior from generous clients:)  Our area has experienced and continues to experience the effects of cancer. I know that the story of Claire Parker really hit home with me, as well as with MANY, including people across the country (such as Tara Mesyn who also recently led a hair donation event in her area in Michigan). And a little girl named Kiera has battled cancer, taken treatments in NY, and experienced hair loss. I know that there are others...I just felt led to donate my hair. I have always been vain when it comes to hair. I haven't had short hair since elementary school, so it certainly felt like a calling to do this--I certainly wouldn't have done it otherwise! My sister decided to join me, you will see photos of us and our cuts in the first board below. A total of 165" of hair was donated to CWHL, Children With Hair Loss. They will take the hair and make wigs for children in need, free of charge. What an organization! The minimum donation amount is 8" but most of the donors gave a little more than that! I gave 9"...and a couple of the ladies had such thick hair that theirs was split in half and became double donations!

Enjoy a few shots from the day...some from my camera, my phone, and some shot by my sister:)

These 2 ladies below donated prior to the event:

I would like to thank Candice Guill (pictured in 2nd board, pink shirt) for being such an amazing stylist and donating her services for the day. Thank you to all of the donors who came to the event, as well as those who donated prior. You all looked amazing...not a bad look in the bunch! Thank you to the Rustic Pearl (my sister's jewelry/crafts) for gifting a pair of earrings to each donor! I look forward to doing this event again in the future!

-Megan

Sydney | 2015 Senior | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Sydney is a 2015 senior at Gretna High School. She booked her session with me REALLY EARLY. I mean, I'm telling yall, this girl knew exactly what she wanted from her senior portrait session and she chose me to give it all to her:) You just gotta love a girl who knows what she wants! Needless to say, we had a fabulous session around Gretna. Here are a few favorites from the day:

This flag photo was her top fave:

Her senior pictures definitely had variety:) You can have that too! Contact me today to start planning your custom senior session!

-Megan

Published | Senior Style Guide magazine | Danville, Virginia Photographer

The latest issue of Senior Style Guide magazine is out! I've got an informative article included on using Google Plus and why you should stop avoiding it!

Get your copy of the issue HERE!

-Megan

Drew | 2015 Senior | Chatham, Virginia Photography

Drew's session was full of laughs and baseball. Drew runs track, but did I mention that he loves baseball? His family is a hoot and I thoroughly enjoyed working with them. One of Drew's ball photos actually turned out to be one of my favorite guy shots to date (the black and white one below). Drew also brought along his class ring. I've noticed fewer and fewer seniors seem to have one, so we had some fun with that. Here are a few faves from his senior portrait session at Chatham High School:

Thanks so much to Drew and his family for booking with me! Best wishes for your senior year, Drew!

-Megan

Fashion Inspiration for Fall | South Central Virginia Photographer

Fall is definitely here, and while hoodies are warm and comfy, they're not exactly what you want to wear for your senior session. Here are a few Pinterest snaps of some of my favorite looks for Fall!

Mix prints! Who knew?!

Leggings anyone? I LOVE these hollowed crochet leggings:

This is an awesome look at transitioning the summer maxi to Fall! Check out the full post HERE!

hellofashionblog.com

I don't know about you, but I'm inspired!

-Megan

September Recap | Danville, Virginia Photographer

I have had the opportunity to shoot some awesome seniors this month! I wanted to share a few of my favorites, which include seniors from Dan River High school, Altavista Combined School, and Chatham High School. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing young women!

Meet Caitlin, a 2015 Dan River High senior:

Meet Haley, a 2015 homeschool senior:

Meet Kelsey, a 2015 Dan River High senior:

Meet Taylor, a 2015 Altavista Combined School senior:

Meet Kelsie, a 2015 Chatham High senior:

I also had the opportunity to shoot a little "for myself" this month. I had been planning an Audrey Hepburn styled session for a while, and it all finally came together! My junior model Emmalee took my ideas and ran with them:) I'd say it all came together rather well!

And I think this one is my fave from that session:

Wow, what a GORGEOUS bunch of young ladies!! I can't wait to share more from these sessions with you in their own personal blogs:)

-Megan

Ethan | Gretna High School | Gretna, Virginia Photographer

Ethan is one of my 2015 senior models and such a pleasure to be around! He is not only sweet, but an excellent student and captain of the Gretna High School football team. I am so blessed to have been able to work with Ethan and his family. Here are a few favorites from his senior session:

Thanks for being so awesome, Ethan! Best wishes on your senior year:)

-Megan