Your story, captured with intention and artistry.
-The Daydreamer Experience-
I don’t show up for poses — I show up for presence.
I’ll never ask you to mimic perfection. Instead, I’ll invite you to be: to move, to breathe, to let love lead.
My role is quiet — to guide gently, choose light with care, and translate what you feel into something you can see.
Whether we’re on a ridge trail or in your living room, the best stories are the ones that unfold naturally.
I'll be there to capture you honestly — to show you how beautiful your world looks through someone else's eyes.
When you invite me into your world, I don’t just show up with a camera.
I step quietly into your rhythm, learn what matters most, and build an experience around it. I’ll help you plan, find the right light, choose the perfect setting, and ease the nerves that everyone feels in front of a lens.
The goal isn’t to pose you — it’s to help you be you: comfortable, honest, and beautifully seen.
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Investment range:
$2200-$6,800
Investment range:
$185-$1050
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Every story begins the same way — with a conversation.
We’ll talk about what you love, what you hope for, and the memories you want to hold in your hands ten years from now.
From there, I’ll build the plan — handling the timing, the light, and all the little details that make the day flow effortlessly.
All you have to do is show up and live it.
I’ll take care of remembering it.
On your wedding day, I’ll be everywhere and nowhere all at once.
I’ll guide when it helps and disappear when it doesn’t.
I’ll notice the way your dress catches in the wind, the hands reaching for yours, and the quiet moments between words.
Those are the things that build a story — not the perfect pose, but the heartbeat behind it.
For portraits, it’s the same kind of care.
Whether we’re standing on the edge of the Blue Ridge, or sitting on your porch at golden hour — I want you to feel completely at ease.
We’ll laugh, move, take breaks, and I’ll photograph the quiet moments you didn’t realize were happening.
You’ll end up with images that feel like memories — soft, true, and unforced.
Every Daydreamer experience includes guidance from start to finish — you’ll never be left wondering what comes next. The best photographs come from comfort, and comfort comes from feeling cared for.
When you invest in photography, you’re not just booking a service — you’re investing in memory.
Daydreamer Photography creates imagery that feels alive — filled with light, connection, and emotion that pulls you right back to that exact moment.
From Charlottesville weddings to mountain elopements and family portraits along the Blue Ridge, every story is captured with intention and artistry — wherever it unfolds.
People often ask what they’re really investing in when they hire me.
The answer is time — time spent planning, guiding, editing, and crafting something that will outlast trends and seasons.
It’s also trust — knowing you can let go, and I’ll hold onto the moments for you.
The value isn’t in how many hours I’m there, but in the way it feels when you look back and see your story, exactly as it was.
Your experience begins when you reach out. We’ll talk about what you’re dreaming of, what matters most, and when it feels right, I’ll send your custom proposal and retainer link. Once you’re booked, I’m with you every step of the way — checking in, helping you prepare, and making sure the process feels as easy as it is meaningful. Afterward, you’ll receive your images in a private online gallery, beautifully edited and ready to live wherever your story does — on your walls, in your hands, or tucked into an album you’ll open a hundred times.
This is what your investment creates:
A calm, guided, wholehearted experience.
A collection of honest, emotional images that will outlast the day.
A piece of your story preserved exactly as it felt.
Want to see more than highlights? Click below for a full wedding story.
-Wild Love-
Your wedding day should feel calm, intentional, and fully lived.
I’m there to make that happen — quietly guiding, noticing, and capturing it all.
I’ll help you plan a timeline that fits the light, the season, and your personalities. We’ll talk through everything before your day — from first looks to family portraits — so when the moment arrives, you can simply be present.
What’s Included
• Pre-Wedding Questionnaire & Consultation
• Timeline Planning
• Full day wedding coverage
• Professional Editing
• Curated Online Gallery
• Private Print Store
• Final-Week Check-In
• Next-Morning Sneak Peek
• Framing & Album Guidance
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Optional Add-Ons
• Engagement Session: time to connect before your day, build comfort, and create images that reflect your story.
• Surprise Proposal Coverage: perfect for capturing that first “yes” surrounded by the Blue Ridge or your favorite place.
• Second Photographer: ideal for larger celebrations or multiple locations.
• Film Add-On: 35 mm or Polaroid photography for nostalgic, artistic texture.
• Post-Wedding or Day-After Session: relaxed portraits once the rush has passed.
• Highlight Slideshow: a curated recap set to music for easy sharing.
• Heirloom Albums & Parent Books: custom-designed keepsakes to hold your memories.
• Destination Coverage: available across Virginia and beyond; travel built into your proposal.
Wedding coverage begins at $2,200. Most couples invest $3,800–$4,800 for complete wedding storytelling, including full-day coverage, pre-planning, and final delivery.
Planning a wedding can feel like a whirlwind — but it doesn’t have to.
I’ve poured everything I’ve learned over the past decade into a Bridal Guide created to make this season easier and more joyful.
It’s filled with Daydreamer tips, sample timelines, favorite Blue Ridge venues, and thoughtful advice on how to make your day run effortlessly and photograph beautifully.
-Adventure Elopements-
Wild hearts. Quiet Vows. Mountain Air.
For the ones who crave something a little wilder — a ceremony whispered on the wind, barefoot on a ridge, or beside a hidden waterfall — this is where your story begins.
Adventure elopements aren’t about running away; they’re about coming home to what matters most. Just the two of you, the world unfolding in every direction, light shifting across the mountains as you promise forever.I’ll be there to help you plan it all — from sunrise trails and overlook vows to cozy picnic celebrations tucked under pines.
Every elopement is crafted with intention, shaped around your rhythm, your story, your magic. This is editorial storytelling for those who crave heart, soul, and mountain air.
Your only job: to be present.
I’ll take care of capturing the rest — the laughter, the wind, the quiet moments that will one day feel like remembering.
Adventure elopements begin at $2,200, with custom options for multi-location sessions, travel, or full-day storytelling.
Popular locations: Raven’s Roost Overlook • Crabtree Falls • Spy Rock • Wintergreen Resort trails • Mill Creek Lake • Humpback Rocks
Ready to plan your mountain story?
-Everyday Magic-
Life doesn’t wait for perfect moments.
The small, ordinary days are often the ones that matter most.
My portrait sessions are relaxed, guided, and full of natural connection — perfect for families, couples, seniors, or milestones.
We’ll plan around light, color, and comfort so your images feel real and alive.
- On the Trail -
The Seasonal Experience
The way I tell stories has never been about how long we spend together — it’s about how much truth we can catch in the light. Most of the time, that happens in fifteen minutes.
My seasonal Daydreamer Experiences — short, intentional sessions built around the shifting colors and light of the Blue Ridge — are where Everyday Magic lives. They’re easy, playful, and timeless: made for families who want to remember a season exactly as it felt.
Each one is unique to its time and place — Raven’s Roost in autumn glow, the greenhouse in winter warmth, the unicorn meadow in soft December air.
For those who want to wander deeper, learn more about full storytelling below.
Price range: $185-$325
- The Full Experience -
What’s Included
• Planning Consultation & Style Guide: we’ll talk through location, wardrobe, and timing to create the right mood and colors for your session.
• Location Scouting: I’ll help find the perfect setting, from mountain overlooks to cozy at-home sessions.
• 30–90 Minute Session: time to settle in, relax, and capture a mix of candid and classic portraits.
• Posing Guidance: gentle direction for natural movement, connection, and emotion (no stiff smiles here).
• Professional Editing: every delivered image hand-edited in my signature Daydreamer style.
• Private Online Gallery: download, share, and print your images easily.
• Fine-Art Prints & Albums: optional wall art, heirloom albums, or seasonal gift prints available after delivery.
Optional Add-Ons
• Extended Sessions: More time and outfit changes for variety and creative freedom.
• Milestone or Senior Sessions: Tailored sessions to honor transitions — birthdays, graduations, anniversaries.
• Film Add-On: Incorporate 35mm or Polaroid images for nostalgic texture.
• Framing & Design Service: Help choosing and displaying your favorite images in your home.
Private portrait sessions begin at $550.
Most clients receive 80–500 finished images within three weeks of their session.
Because the best stories don’t need a stage — just the people or places you love most.
That’s why I call it Everyday Magic.
After the Light Fades
Before the gallery even arrives, these are the words I hear after our time together — small reminders that the story we told together already matters.
