For this fun family session, Mel and I met with the Beckner family on Market Street in Historic Downtown Roanoke, Virginia. We had a great time exploring the heart of Roanoke and all it's iconic highlights, including: Center in the Square, Century Park Plaza's Old Firehouse, The infamous Texas Tavern restaurant, and all of Roanoke's iconic, vintage signs like Dr. Pepper & Uneeda Biscuit! It was quickly very clear to us that this family is full of love for one another. We had

For this special 10 year anniversary session, Mel and I drove out to Roanoke early in the AM to beat the summer heat and catch the cool, crisp sunrise as it filled the quiet streets of downtown. We met with Jason and Vanessa Skidmore at the Green Memorial United Methodist Church, where they tied the knot 10 years ago in July of 2008. They brought a beautifully framed photo from their wedding, with Vanessa looking stunning in her wedding dress, and Jason in his dress blues! Fo

Mel and I had a wonderful time photographing this gorgeous, modern church wedding in Roanoke, Virginia this June! Kara Faber (now Murphy!) looked stunning in her bridal gown by Ashley Grace Bridal. Her bridesmaids gathered around her before the wedding, holding back tears - she looked absolutely stunning! Jonathan and his groomsmen sported their shades and favorite super-hero shirts under their tuxes: they were a blast to photograph! The couple's first look couldn't have been

Need professional headshots? You're in the right place! It was great to meet up with Emily for a quick, 30 minute session to grab some professional portraits for her business portfolio! Needless to say, this classy business woman rocked her session. #businessportraits #professional #roanokebusiness #businesswomenofvirginia #headshots #roanokephotography #roanokephotographer #emilysmith #hotelroanoke #downtownroanoke

For Ellie and Raistlin's session, we strolled downtown and explored the perimeter of the First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia. These two love birds couldn't be more perfect together! Gorgeous, pink cherry blossoms created a romantic, petal dusted path under the canopy of ivy & fir on the church grounds. It couldn't have been a more perfect evening for a session with this lovely pair. ##elliejo #raistlin #couple #downtownroanoke #firstpresbyterianchurch #roanokevirgi

I had a great time working with lovely high school senior, Carly Goehring, for her senior session this spring, in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia! We found the perfect spot with gorgous flowering trees and the most stunning stained glass and ivy at the First Presbyterian Church. Carly looked beautiful in her floral spring dress, and she was a natural in front of the lens! Congratulation on your upcoming graduation, Carly!! #franklincounty #highschool #senior #carlygoehring #spring

I met with Cassie & Andy for their mini engagement session at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on an unusually warm and sunny January evening! The lights had just been lit in the Hotel's historical magnolia, and we had fun exploring the grounds and sharing laughs along the way. Congratulations, Cassie & Andy! Here's to a bright future ahead~* #oncloudcline #andycline #cassiemann #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementsession #roanokeengagement #roanokephotogra

For this fun, family session, we explored The Rooftop Penthouse at Center in the Square, in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia! Gorgeous views of the city stretched out as far as the eye could see, the Blue Ridge Mountains setting the border of our little star city. We shared lots of laughter and I caught lots of sweet candid moments between this very special family of five! I couldn't get enough of how good the kids were in front of the camera. The best part, was their genuine smile

Looking stylish in their warm, winter coats, the Hodges family came together for photos at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center! We got cozy for some portraits outside on the bridge, and explored the perimeter of the hotel. Then, we made our way indoors to get warmed up and relax in the hotel's regal lounge. I had a blast working with this sweet family, and loved revisiting the hotel where I was married! #hodgesfamily #hodges #hotelroanoke #hotelroanokephotography #roanoke