Terry Family Session | Mariah Springs Photography | Virginia Photography | Danville VA
Family Session: Featuring Crider | Mariah Springs Photography | Danville, Virginia Photography
Family Session: Griffin Family | Mariah Springs Photography | Danville, Virginia Photography
Family Session: Abercrombie Family | Mariah Springs Photography | Danville, Virginia Photography
Family Session: Adkins Family | Mariah Springs Photography | Danville, Virginia Photographer
Family Session: Thompson Family | Mariah Springs Photography | Danville Virginia, Photography
Mommy & Me Specials 2017
This was one of my FAVORITE days EVER as a photographer. I am in LOVE with these images. So, I offered a special with the launch of my new studio for Mommy & Me photos this year. This special came with digital images and access to my studio wardrobe, and let me tell you, these ladies ROCKED it! I loved this day and these images so much that I am DEFINITELY going to start offering this special annually. I can't wait for next year's sessions already! You ladies are GORGEOUS both inside and out, and I am so thrilled that you have these images that will last a lifetime. Your children will cherish these when they are older and will pass them down to their children. Thats the beauty of photography...freezing time for just a moment.
Christmas in September: Minisession Samples
Here it is! My early "Christmas in September" shots! These are the sample shots for my mini-sessions happening in November. All spots are currently full for these sessions. Contact me if you are interested in being added to the waiting list, as I may open up a weekday spot if I get enough on my list.
Family Lifestyle Session: The Williams'
Family Session: The Stowes
I'm playing a little catch-up on my blogging game now that school is OUT, OVER, DONE! Speaking of school, I had the opportunity to work with this little lady for only a short period of time, but in that short period of time, she has become more like a friend I've known forever! This family is gorgeous in all ways!
Family Session: The Boatmans
This is one of those sessions that you just HAVE to let the session tell its story through a storyboard of photographs. This location was a dreamland for a photographer, and this family...well, they are kind, bold, astute, and downright fun! I am so thrilled to present to you the GORGEOUS photographs of the Boatmans!
Jessica & Bryson | Virginia Photographer | Photography by Mariah | Danville, Virginia
Yes, yes, and more yes! I love this sweet session! I love connecting with my old students through photography. I actually taught Jessica during high school, so it was truly a treat to see her with her in Mama-mode with a precious baby boy! Bryson (aka Boogie) is just a little bit older than my boy, so I felt such a true connection to this session! This makes me want to do an entire shoot of just my boy and me! These were shot on my grandmother's farmland, and I must admit, this is truly my favorite place to shoot!
My Family: Impromptu Saturday Morning Tripod Session | Virginia Photographer | Photography by Mariah | Keeling, Virginia
So, we have a family session scheduled with an AMAZING photographer friend of mine at the beginning of April, but I decided to give this a go with my new shutter remote (every other one I've had is a total piece of junk, but THIS one actually works!). Not a lot of versatility, but it's kind of hard to get tons of different angles when you're actually in the photos!
A Real Life Christmas Love Story: Erica, Tommy, & Kennedy | Virginia Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Photography by Mariah
This was definitely no ordinary Christmas minisession! When Tommy told me ahead of time that he was planning to ask Erica to marry him in the middle of the session, I immediately became giddy! I was full of excitement with so many questions and plans for this to go perfectly, and it sure did! These images truly speak for themselves. They paint a picture of a true Christmas love story. Grab your tissues, it's going to be an emotional ride!
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My Family, Thanksgiving Day, 2015 | Virginia Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Photography by Mariah
As I sat down to post this, I then realized that I had to write something, and then I realized there just is no way around crying! These photos were taken on Thanksgiving day with my family. We are happy, smiling, joking, laughing people, but behind these smiles, there is pain that we fought off all day long. Thank God we had each other. This was our first holiday without our Deddy. Deddy passed away September 14th of this year from a stroke while recovering from an initial stroke. It doesn't feel real. Like my sister, Rainey, said, he should have been lying on the couch with his blanket in his mouth or cooking wild turkey with Papa or talking "tough guy" baby talk to his grandson, Jericho.
We attended an eye organ donor ceremony this past weekend where we all went to the front of the crowd and talked about Deddy. I will say about the same thing that I said there while we all fought our tears. My son, Jericho Lee ("Mini-Lee" in the words of Deddy), was born about a month before Deddy's first stroke. All I can do now is look at him every single day, and it somehow makes it better for me, makes it better for my entire family. Jericho has no idea what he's done for his Granny, his Aunties, and his Mama.
These photos were literally taken just in front of Deddy's grave in the field in front of the house, and while some may find that kind of strange, we don't. We find it amazingly comforting knowing that he was right there with us.
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Samantha, Lee, & Little Aubrey | Virginia Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Photography by Mariah
Our little town in Virginia is home for the campus of the beautiful Averett University, formerly Averett College. When Samantha suggested we shoot here, I was up for the challenge! I had been on campus before, but wasn't familiar with a lot of the areas. We found more than I could ever imagine! Aubrey's granddaddy is an alumni of Averett, so we not only got to shoot awesome images, but we also got to hear a little bit about the history of the campus as well! I am thrilled to display these gorgeous photos. And that bike! Yes!
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The Donohues | Virginia Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Photography by Mariah
Does this family like to have fun or what? There is never a dull moment with this awesome bunch! I am truly in awe of the beautiful family that Bill and Pam have created. This family is loving, kind, and just plain FUN! Bill and Pam raised two amazingly caring girls who are now both teachers and a tough, kind-hearted son who is a Marine and has served overseas for our country. And now, they have two beautiful grandchildren! My heart was just melting the entire time I worked on these images!
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Nadia, Adam, and Sweet Amelia | Virginia Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Photography by Mariah
The temperature was perfect. The sun was perfect. And those blue eyes were beyond perfection. I have known this little family for quite some time, and I promise you, they are just as sweet and cute as they look! Little Amelia Jane is so blessed to have such loving and fun parents. And can you believe that these images were shot in their backyard? Just gorgeous! These images alone tell such a beautiful love story.
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