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I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with Kelley Stinson of Kelley Stinson Photography since 2017.  Not only is she super terrific as a human being and amazing to work with, but she’s also just a really fun person, a fantastic photographer, and was cool enough to let me come be her second shooter last […]

February 22, 2019

kelley stinson photography, misty saves the day, content creator, social media manager

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When I first sat down with Sonya Schweitzer of The Intentional Marketer to plan her headshots and branding photos (because, you see, I was styling them and photographing them, which was something new and different for me), she challenged me with a question. She asked me, “Are you a photographer or a social media manager?” […]

November 21, 2018

sonya schweitzer, the intentional marketer, branding photos, branding photos virginia beach, commune virginia beach, misty saves the day, darling and dapper studio

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I’ve been on this photography mission for almost two years now.  It started as a passion project.  I distinctly remember calling one of my friends and asking if I could attend a few weddings with him and take some photos and see what happened.  I bought a used Mark ii… and then a lens, and […]

October 25, 2018

stellar exposures, misty saves the day

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It was time for new headshots.  The headshots that I used on my website were over a year old, and it was time to start anew with some awesome pics from Valerie Demo in the VIBE District in Virginia Beach.  Being from Virginia Beach (born and raised!) I wanted these headshots to be all about […]

September 11, 2018

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I’ve had the privilege of being on the ILEA Hampton Roads Gala committee the last few years, and this year was amazing. With the theme of “Emerald City”, we turned the Cavalier green.  This year, I got to co-chair with the always amazing Emily Miller of Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront (and the new ILEA Hampton […]

July 7, 2018

katherine hallberg design, misty saves the day, ilea hampton roads, dragon studio

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When Erika came to me to do this epic styled shoot, she wanted to pay homage to her grandparents – so much so that the date we chose was even their anniversary! We married modern elements with tradition for this gorgeous styled inspiration at Norfolk Botanical Garden, complete with one incredible backdrop from Katherine Hallberg […]

January 19, 2018