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Sarah contacted me about doing an anniversary session here in Luray, Virginia. Which also included their dog, Bradley! Sarah + Joe celebrated their 5-year anniversary together and I am so happy to be able to create these beautiful portraits for them! In her original inquiry, she asked for mountain views with water! Well, Lake Arrowhead […]

If you would like to book your session with Peaks+Waves Portraits please click HERE. I can’t wait to hear from you!  Most importantly, Peaks+Waves focuses on capturing raw emotions in a relaxed setting. Families + Motherhood + Maternity + Fresh 48 + Seniors + Couples + Elopements. Shenandoah Valley’s Lifestyle Portrait Photographer. Serving such areas in Luray, Virginia +  Harrisonburg, Virginia + Culpeper, […]

Christine & I met on Facebook when I was looking for someone to share some creative ideas and create a vision I had in my head. After a few days of bouncing ideas with each other, we set a date & place. Located just on the other side of Front Royal, Virginia, State Arboretum Of […]

When Mike first contacted me about a maternity session I had accidenctly sent him an unfinished email. Followed by an apology email. (insert emoji here) <– something like that. However after a few laughs & major anxiety we started planning their maternity session. While visiting the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Bergton, Virginia. Quinn+Mike decided […]

Peaks+Waves Portraits | Elopement | Engagement | Showalters Orchard & Greenhouse | Timberville, Virginia | Virginia Photographer

Love In Full Bloom Venue: @showaltersorchardandgreenhouse Host and event planner: https://www.instagram.com/agratefulstateofmind/@thesimplelovecollection Rings: @balaciaofficialStationary, invitations, and vow books:@blissandquill Bracelets: @DahliasandPerlen Bridal gowns:@ReWedBridal Florist: @lushandlocalflowers Cakes: Sweet Lucy Lous@sweetlucylous Cookies and cupcakes: Salted Sprinkle@salted_sprinkle Calligraphy (Lez Zeppelin lyrics):@r.e.written Calligraphy “Better Together” tapestry and leather jacket : @handwrittentreasures Hair and makeup: @kay_pot Wood signage: @holly.and.liz If you would like […]

Huge Thanks to Jessica of The Simple Love Collection + the Vendors (listed below) + everyone else! A Grateful State of Mind Styled Shoot consisted of 3 themes; Rock n Roll Elopement, Love in Full Bloom Elopement, & Orchard Engagement. Showalters Orchard & Greenhouse was the perfect venue! Located in Timberville, Virginia. Engagement If you […]

Bri’s Senior Session | Lake Arrowhead | Luray, Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | LHS | Softball | Virginia Photographer | March 27th, 2020 Featured in Shutter Up Magazine: https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1781955   If you would like to book your session with Peaks+Waves Portraits please click HERE. I can’t wait to hear from you!  Most importantly, Peaks+Waves focuses on […]

Maliya+Bobby | Family Portrait Session| Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park | Luray, Virginia | Peaks+Waves Portraits Woodard Family Portrait Session || Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park || Luray, Virginia || Peaks+Waves Portraits || Lifestyle + Family + Motherhood + Birth + Fresh 48 + Maternity + Senior + Couples ||

Natalie+Kevin’s Maternity Session| Mountain Run Lake | Culpeper, Virginia |Adventures When Natalie first contacted me about the session, I remember being extremely joyous. We had decided the location of choice was going to be somewhere in Culpeper, Virginia. Myself not knowing the area, I got onto Instagram and decided to search hashtags for the area […]