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Cozy October Engagement Session at James Madison University
March 05, 2024 -
I love engagement sessions for so many reasons, and one of them is that they're a fun way to get to know my couples befo...
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Vibrant Bohemian Autumn Wedding at Anahata Education Center
April 10, 2023 -
Libby and Alex gathered with their loved ones at the Anahata Education Center for a weekend-long wedding retreat full of...
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Intimate October Backyard Bonfire Wedding
March 15, 2023 -
Beth and Doug's relaxed backyard wedding doubled as an amazing housewarming party! In the months before their wedding, t...
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Playful Golden-Hour Backyard Engagement Session
April 06, 2022 -
I met Emma and Zach on a beautiful spring evening for their engagement mini session! They are simply adorable together,...
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Snuggly Blue Ridge Mountain Engagement Session with Majestic Views
March 11, 2022 -
Dana and Chaney are so gentle and soulful and it was such a pleasure to spend time with them capturing their engagement...
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Twin Sister Senior Session on their Family's Farm
March 05, 2022 -
I had the pleasure of capturing senior photos of Natalie and Lexie – twins! – in the fall of their final year of high sc...
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Rustic Late Summer Engagement Session at Barboursville Vineyards
September 15, 2021 -
The transition from summer to fall is probably my favorite time of year, perhaps in part because it's one of the most be...
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Baby Maddie's First Birthday Portraits
March 10, 2021 -
I got to capture these photos for sweet Maddie and her parents right before her first birthday! We ended up with a beaut...
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Little Heidi Turns Two! {Personal}
February 17, 2021 -
Our littlest love is turning two! She may be small, but her spunkiness and sassiness are formidable. This little sweethe...
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Multi-Generational Woodsy Winter Family Session in Crozet
February 15, 2021 -
Gathering with family is so important! It is always a special honor to capture three generations together, especially wa...
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So Long, 2020!
December 27, 2020 -
Well....2020 has been a weird year! As I look around the corner, hopeful that 2021 will be brighter and easier, it has b...
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Luke Is 5! {Personal}
December 02, 2020 -
This wonderful little guy is having a birthday today! He fills our lives with humor, intensity, curiosity, and sweetness...
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Blue Ridge Mountain Golden Hour Family Session
August 10, 2020 -
In addition to wedding and engagement photography, I accept a handful of family sessions as my schedule permits, and the...
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Charlotte is 8! {Personal}
June 11, 2020 -
This week, our family is celebrating our oldest daughter's EIGHTH birthday! This nature-loving girl brings energy, curio...
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Heidi's First Birthday! {Personal}
February 17, 2020 -
Our little sunbeam is turning 1 today! She has been the most perfect addition to our family – we could not have asked fo...
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Luke is 4! {Personal}
January 19, 2020 -
A few weeks ago, our impish and adorable son Luke celebrated his 4th birthday! We captured these photos in our woods whi...
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Happy New Year!
December 31, 2019 -
I'm so thankful to be wrapping up my 7th year of Happy Finch Photography!! Thanks to all of you who've made 2019 such a...
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Sparkling Golden Hour Waterfront Engagement Session on the York River
July 10, 2019 -
I had so much fun working with Alex and Patrick at this historic plantation on the York River in eastern Virginia! These...
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Charlotte is 7! {Personal}
June 10, 2019 -
Sweet Charlotte is 7 years old today! We took these pictures in the woods at the corner of our property where she loves...
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Goodbye, 2018! Hello, 2019!
December 31, 2018 -
As I look back through these little keyholes from the past year, once again I am reminded how thankful I am to have met...
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Luke is 3! {Personal}
December 03, 2018 -
Our little guy turns 3 today! What a funny, intelligent, curious, determined little guy he is! Over the past year, Luke...
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Fall 2018 Mini Sessions!
September 05, 2018 -
Hello, friends! My fall photo blitz has begun, and it is time to reserve your spot on my calendar before it fills up! On...
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Charlotte is 6! {Personal}
June 11, 2018 -
It is hard to believe, but sweet Charlotte is celebrating her 6th birthday! As I was taking these birthday pictures, I c...
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Spring 2018 Mini Sessions!
April 05, 2018 -
Although it may be creeping up slowly, spring really is right around the corner, and Happy Finch Photography's MINI SESS...
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Fresh, Playful Summer Engagement Session at the Farmhouse at Veritas
December 15, 2017 -
Jocelyn and Seth are pretty much the most adorable couple ever! They swore to me that they weren't models, but they were...
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Happy Holidays 2017
December 13, 2017 -
Another beautiful year has passed for me at Happy Finch Photography, and it never gets old to look back over the year's...
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Luke Is 2! {Personal}
December 02, 2017 -
Our sweet son Luke turns two today! Although he's still just a little guy, he has such a big personality and fills such...
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Fall 2017 Mini Sessions near Staunton/Waynesboro, Virginia!
August 23, 2017 -
It's that time of year again! Happy Finch Photography's MINI SESSIONS are back! I am so excited to announce this fall's...
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Home in the Shenandoah Valley! {Personal}
July 25, 2017 -
Friends, we are finally in Virginia! "Settled" might be generous, but we are definitely already growing our roots in our...
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Charlotte is 5! {Personal}
June 11, 2017 -
Charlotte is 5 today! I'm sure I will look at back at 5 and say, "Look how little she was!" But today, it is hard to bel...
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2017 Spring Mini Sessions!
February 19, 2017 -
It is always my pleasure to work with so many awesome families for seasonal mini sessions! This spring's minis will be o...
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Golden Hour Hershey Engagement Session
January 05, 2017 -
Lisa and Nick are such an adorable and warmhearted couple! I had a wonderful time capturing these engagement photos with...
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Bidding Farewell to 2016!
December 31, 2016 -
As the year winds down and I look back on all of my sessions from 2016, I can't help but feel a renewed sense of gratitu...
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Little Luke is Turning 1! {Personal}
December 03, 2016 -
Today is my son Luke's first birthday! How has this year flown by so fast?! This incredible little guy joined our famil...
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Newborn Claire's Bright Floral Family Session
August 31, 2016 -
My time with this family was so sweet! Tiny baby Claire was so perfect and dainty and peaceful, and her adoring parents...
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Mother-Daughter Session at the Children's Lake in Boiling Springs
August 27, 2016 -
The Children's Lake in Boiling Springs has a special place in the hearts of these two gals. Kim grew up visiting the lak...
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Fall 2016 Mini Sessions in Harrisburg, PA!
August 26, 2016 -
Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and the cooler, drier days of fall are [hopefully!] right aroun...
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Charlotte is Turning 4! {Personal}
June 11, 2016 -
My sweet Charlotte is turning 4! This past year has been a big one for her, becoming a big sister and starting preschool...
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Spring Mini Sessions!
April 03, 2016 -
Spring is upon us, which means it's time for mini sessions again! I will be offering 30-minute mini sessions for $80, wh...
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Golden Fall Family Session at the Milton Hershey School {Personal}
November 21, 2015 -
Every once in a while, my little family gets to make a cameo here on the blog.:) To commemorate the fact that our family...
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Expectant Young Family at Fort Hunter Mansion
November 20, 2015 -
I met with this fun family on a summer evening at Fort Hunter Mansion to snap some photos that captured their excitement...
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Energetic Family of Three at Fort Hunter Park
November 18, 2015 -
I met this little family on a warm afternoon at Fort Hunter Park. After allowing me to snap a few posed shots, their lit...
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Baby Myra's Adorable Infant + Family Session
November 12, 2015 -
Sweet little Myra was a gem during her photo session, and the cuteness was almost overpowering. Her proud parents and be...
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Playful and Romantic Anniversary Session in Old Town Alexandria
September 27, 2015 -
Stacey and Jeff are dear friends and were some of my very first clients many years ago when they got engaged! It was an...
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Rustic Summer Multi-Generational Family Session at the Boyer House
September 22, 2015 -
I had the privilege of documenting this family's sweet summer reunion at the Boyer House on a beautiful summer morning....
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2015 Fall Mini-Session Promotion!
September 02, 2015 -
Here it is, this year's rate and date for fall mini-sessions! They're a little earlier this year because...we're expecti...
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"Baby" Charlotte Just Turned 3! {Personal}
August 31, 2015 -
How is my little girl already three?! In the midst of lots of fun wedding and family sessions this summer, we celebrated...
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Springtime Mini-Session: Part 2
August 06, 2015 -
You may remember this family from the fall, and they joined me again for my spring mini-session special at Italian Lake.
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Springtime Mini-Session: Part 1
August 04, 2015 -
In May, I offered my biannual mini-session special and met with several families at the Italian Lake in Uptown Harrisbur...
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Warm and Playful Spring Family Session at Fort Hunter Park
July 07, 2015 -
I had such a fun time working with this sweet family! We met at Fort Hunter Park in northern Harrisburg for this playful...
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Baby Capri's Bright and Delicate Newborn Session
April 10, 2015 -
I had the pleasure of doing a newborn photo session with sweet baby Capri and her family last weekend, return clients fr...
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One Day Only: Spring Mini-Sessions!
April 07, 2015 -
Here's a special springtime promotion for all my Harrisburg-area families who'd like some gorgeous keepsake photos at a...
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Happy Baby Girl Newborn Session
March 18, 2015 -
Little Vivien was about a week old when I got the chance to do her newborn session. She was the most easy-going little n...
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Horseback Farm Proposal and Engagement Session {Personal}
March 15, 2015 -
This post of Cammie and Jon's adorable proposal and engagement photos is extra special for me to share, because Cammie i...
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Rustic Small Town Maternity Session
March 01, 2015 -
Patrick and Laura are repeat clients and friends, and I had the very happy privilege of shooting Laura's maternity photo...
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Energetic Family of Four at the Boyer House
January 07, 2015 -
I had a great time during my mini-session with this charming family in November. You'll see for yourself - these kids ar...
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Delightful Family of Five in Shades of Blue at Fort Hunter Park
November 13, 2014 -
This awesome family was such a treat to work with! Their three beautiful daughters shared such a delightful sisterly con...
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Adorable Family of Three at Fort Hunter Park
November 03, 2014 -
I really enjoyed my mini-session with this sweet family of three at Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg a couple weeks ago. W...
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Vibrant Yellow and Crimson Autumn Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA
September 27, 2014 -
I had so much fun celebrating with Krissy and David at their wedding earlier this month. Their venue, the Riverside Lodg...
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Fall Portrait Specials in Harrisburg, PA!
September 14, 2014 -
It's starting to feel like Fall! I just love the coolness in the air and the colors starting to creep into the foliage....
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One World Medicine Date Auction: Part 1
September 02, 2014 -
This weekend, I had the fun opportunity to help the One World Medicine Clinic in Harrisburg, PA get ready for their annu...
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Happy Finch Photography is Nesting in PA!
August 07, 2014 -
Officially announcing our recent move to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! Looking forward to doing business with a wonderful ne...
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Intimate Black & Ivory Vintage Wedding
July 23, 2014 -
Dana and Chris got married at Rosemont Manor earlier this month. She was lovely in a vintage-inspired ivory lace gown, a...
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Cuddly Newborn Session
July 11, 2014 -
I had the pleasure of taking the first portraits of this sweet little lady last week. She was social and bright-eyed for...
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Charlotte's Turning 2! {Personal}
June 11, 2014 -
I can hardly believe it, but my daughter is two today! What a full two years they have been. It has been amazing to witn...
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January in Oahu {Personal}
March 04, 2014 -
If there was ever a good winter to take a break from the chill, this has been it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of...
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Cozy Couple at Georgetown's C&O Canal
January 13, 2014 -
So here's a little tidbit I've been saving from this fall. I met Laura and Patrick in Georgetown near the C&O Canal on a...
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Rosemont Manor Christmas Open House & Historic Tour
December 17, 2013 -
Last night, I got the fun job of documenting Rosemont Manor 's Christmas Open House in Berryville, Virginia. Visitors of...
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Cozy Holiday Family Session
December 08, 2013 -
I really enjoyed working with this pleasant family! Suzanne and I know each other professionally, and it was a delight t...
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Migrating for the Winter!
December 02, 2013 -
Attention, friends in Berryville and Winchester! Happy Finch Photography will be temporarily setting up roost in Berryvi...
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Magenta & Blue Multi-Generational Family Session in Washington, DC
November 19, 2013 -
Remember Dennis & Katrina from last week? Well, this weekend they brought their whole crew for a fun, multi-generational...
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Casual Teal & Gray Family Portrait Session
November 18, 2013 -
I really enjoyed my visit with this family on Saturday to take holiday photos for them. Nora and Matt were so sweet and...
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Georgetown Couple's Holiday Photo Mini-Session in Dumbarton Oaks Park
November 11, 2013 -
This weekend, I had the joy of doing a holiday portrait session with Katrina, Dennis, and Paxton. We met at Dumbarton Oa...
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Fall Family Photo Session at Washington's River Farm {Personal}
October 30, 2013 -
It's a treat to be able to share photos of my own family every now and then. Earlier this fall, the three of us spent a...
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Holiday Portrait Specials
October 26, 2013 -
It's almost November, which means it's time to get your family's holiday photo cards ready!! Happy Finch Photography can...
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Colorful Autumn Family Photo Session
October 22, 2013 -
A few days ago, I got to meet up with this sweet family to update their family portraits now that they are FOUR! We met...
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Rustic Fuchsia & Yellow Autumn Wedding
October 13, 2013 -
In early October, I had the privilege of shooting at Eileen and Henry's lovely wedding. It was a majorly fun event, fill...
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Elegant Navy Blue & Violet Virginia Wedding
October 13, 2013 -
Danielle and EK got married the first weekend in October at Rosemont Manor, and I had the honor of photographing their w...
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Washington DC Celebratory Cocktail Hour
September 30, 2013 -
Remember Kate & Maher's stunning engagement session? Well, they just got MARRIED in Mexico and returned to Virginia to s...
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Welcome to the World, Baby Nolan!
September 24, 2013 -
Little Nolan was 10 days old when I had the pleasure of taking these newborn photos. Though I'm a mom myself, I was amaz...
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Professional Head Shots
August 28, 2013 -
Maher is a stand-up comedian in the DC metro area, and he needed some updated professional head shots. Enjoy this handfu...
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Bridal Tea at Rosemont Manor
August 21, 2013 -
Early this month, I enjoyed photographing another Mother-Daughter bridal tea at Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia....
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Mexican Riviera
June 06, 2013 -
I had the privilege of traveling to Mexico for Memorial Day with family. It was beautiful and sunny, the buffets and dri...
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Baby Charlotte is turning 1!
June 05, 2013 -
Baby Charlotte is nearly 1 year old, and it was time to sport her fancy shmancy birthday princess dress. Our photo shot...
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Cammie's Graduation
May 22, 2013 -
This weekend, Cammie graduated from the University of Virginia. She was honored during the valedictory exercises with th...
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