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Welcome home to all of the service members that were aboard the USS Kearsarge! I was so honored to be there to capture Mingying welcome home her husband, Brandon, especially after all of the planning she put into it! Mingying is currently a student at Wesleyan College in Georgia and even though it was going […]
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Part two of my series in “An Organized Barn” is all about being organized. I have collected a ton of ideas to keep all of your horsey stuff in its place so everything stays organized and is easy to find when you need it. After all, half the battle of staying organized is having a […]
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Since it’s kind of a “thing” in Virginia to have a personalized license plate, I decided it would be fun to compile a list of horse themed license plate ideas that are currently available in our state! These are all 6 character combinations so they can be used with the Horse Enthusiast license plate pictured […]
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Since spring is officially here, I guess it is time to do some spring cleaning! I’ve put together a mini blog series with tips and tricks to keep your barn clean and organized. I know, I know…it’s not as fun as ignoring the disorganization that has accumulated and going on a trail ride instead…but studies show that […]
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This week on the blog my dogs are making their official introductions. If you missed Dozer’s, click here to see his. Today is Axel’s turn in the spotlight and what better day than his birthday for him to make his blog debut? Today he turns 4! It’s hard to believe we have already had him […]
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If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably seen Dozer before. He even has his own hashtag #DozerTheOEBD…you should check it out if you haven’t already! Anyway, back to the point…I figured since I’m always posting pictures of my dogs I should give them a proper introduction on the blog! After all, since we don’t have […]
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I’m so excited to have another one of my cousins on the blog with an engagement session!! Kaitlin & Josh both work in the utility industry and met back in late 2011 on a job site in Norfolk. She thought he was cute, he thought she was pretty…and the rest is history. They have been together for four years […]
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Now that you have booked your equestrian session, picked out your outfits and gotten yourself prepared, it is time to get your horse ready! Here are some quick tips to follow to make sure your horse is looking as good as you do for your photo session! 1. Bathe your horse. Bathe your horse […]
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What to Wear for Equestrian Portraits If you have booked your equestrian session, AWESOME! I am so excited to work with you and your horse! Now you might be thinking, what in the heck do I wear?! This post will give you some pointers on what to wear for equestrian portraits. 1. Wear something […]
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Kaitlin contacted me about photographing the return of her boyfriend, Tyler, to her and his parents after his 6 month deployment on the USS Montpelier. I was so excited because this would be my first submarine homecoming, plus I just love capturing homecomings anyway! We were so thankful that the weather cleared up so not […]
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“There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse.” -John Lubbock, “Recreation,” The Use of Life, 1894 Why Invest in Equestrian Portraits There is nothing like the bond between you and your horse. It’s one of those bonds that only other equestrians can understand, and as equestrians, […]
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Wow, what a year 2015 was! I can’t even believe it is already over and we are halfway through January…what?! Now that my Christmas decorations are finally taken down (all 3 Christmas trees!) and put back away and I am caught up on laundry from the crazy busy holiday season, I finally had time to […]
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