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A Smith Mountain Lake family session is always something special, but this one felt extra meaningful. This extended family chose their favorite SML rental as the backdrop, a place filled with memories, laughter, and time spent together over the years. It made the entire session feel relaxed, personal, and full of genuine connection from the […]

This summer I had the privilege of photographing an extended family gathering at the breathtaking Milan Manor House on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Nestled on 30 acres of rolling Virginia country/lake side, this historic manor home is the perfect backdrop for family reunions, intimate weddings, and special getaways. Every corner of the property carries a […]

There’s something so special about evenings at Smith Mountain Lake, VA, and this family session was the perfect reminder of why I love capturing memories here. The light was soft, the water was calm, and although the humidity was something else, it didn’t stop us from having the best time. This sweet family brought such […]

I had the sweetest time with the Stewart family during their extended family photography session at Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake is one of my favorite spots for family photos, and this session was a perfect example of why. The views, the space for kids to play, and the relaxed vibe make it an […]

I had the sweetest morning with the Ash Family during their Smith Mountain Lake family session! The Ash Family chose to have their session in the morning, which is one of my favorite times for photos at the lake. The calm water, soft morning light, and Blue Ridge Mountains made the perfect backdrop for capturing […]

As a Smith Mountain Lake family photographer, I love when I get to meet families vacationing in this beautiful part of Virginia. This sweet family was visiting the lake and wanted to capture some memories while everyone was together and I’m so glad they did! We met at one of my favorite spots around Smith […]

It was a beautiful, cool crisp morning photographing this family! I’m loving this cooler weather! The Headman Family was a pleasure to photograph! They are the sweetest family! They were all together at Smith Mountain Lake, where the parents/grandparents are from, to spend time together and capture some memories as well! We started with the […]

Extended family vacationing at Smith Mountain Lake, VA! This family came together to vacation at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, VA. They all haven’t been together in a few years, so they wanted to document it! They were so much fun to work with! They rented a beautiful house at SML and that’s were we […]

Another beautiful private community, at Mariners Landing! This was such a beautiful location. One of these family members lived here and wanted to do their extended family session here. They were celebrating the grandparents 50th wedding anniversary! This must be the year to celebrate 50 because I had just had a family session 1 week […]

This is one of the prettiest locations I’ve been to yet, in this private community! This family has a home at Smith Mountain Lake and wanted to take their pics here. They said it was a beautiful there and I definitely believe that now. It was such perfect lighting too! Smith Mountain Lake is my […]