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  • Hello…

    my name is Jill and I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Staunton, Virginia.
    I married my best friend and we recently started a farm. That's right y'all, I'm a farmers wife! (insert country accent) So, on my blog you will not only find my latest photography work, you'll also be able to keep up with what's happening on the farm!
    Thanks for stopping by!

    xo,
    Jill

Our Second Year

Yesterday we sat on the couch and laughed about nothing. We took a spontaneous drive down roads we’d never been on just to see where they went. We enjoyed each other’s company and dreamt about what our life would look like in the future. These are just some of the examples of why I love being married to my best friend!

On our first anniversary I shared how I had learned that marriage is a gift and this year I’m convinced of the same, if not more so! Learning to really love each other and sacrifice for one another has been challenging, but such a rewarding gift. I can only image what the years ahead of us will look like, and I’m so excited for the adventures they hold! I’m reminded of something that Buddy and I say often… “God is good!”…so, so good!

Buddy, Thank you for being my husband and loving me so well! I can’t believe that I’ve already spent two years as your wife and more than anything else, I feel blessed. Blessed to call you my husband, my best friend, and blessed to continue to drive down the back roads even when we don’t know where they lead.

I love you! Happy Anniversary! xo

(Photo credit: Mrs. Katelyn James Alsop!!)

Margaret Murphy - April 30, 2013 - 2:42 pm

Happy Anniversary you two!!! Xoxo

Sarah Bugbee - April 30, 2013 - 12:54 pm

Happy Anniversary Jill and Buddy!!!

Kristen Beichler - April 30, 2013 - 11:10 am

Beautiful video, Jill! Love you two!! So blessed to know you & Buddy. :) xoxo

Kat - April 30, 2013 - 11:03 am

Happy Anniversary :)

Michelle Amarillo - April 30, 2013 - 11:00 am

You two are the best! =) Happy Anniversary! Love you both!

molly stillman - April 30, 2013 - 10:29 am

happy anniversary, you two!!!

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Deirdre & Matt | Textile Museum Wedding | Sneak Peek

As Buddy and I headed out the door on Saturday, we were both struck with something…that almost two years ago, we had exactly the same weather on our own wedding day–a beautiful day in the 70′s with lots of sun and flowers in bloom! Our TWO year anniversary is tomorrow and spending this Saturday at Matt and Deirdre’s wedding was such a perfect way to remember our own big day!

I can’t wait to share more from Matt and Deirdre’s gorgeous spring wedding in Washington, DC, but for now, here’s a sneak peek!

Happy Monday!

Misty Westebbe - May 2, 2013 - 8:34 am

Loved meeting you and watching you at work! Beautiful sneak-peak, can’t wait to see the rest!!!!

Stephanie Messick - April 29, 2013 - 9:30 am

Loving the china! Gorgeous!

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Drew & Michelle | Sunrise Portraits in the Bahamas

Let me just start by saying that I love these two! We’ve been friends with Drew and Michelle for quite some time now, and we still just can’t get enough of hanging out with them!

Drew and Michelle were at Katie and Kevin’s wedding in the Bahamas and we all had such a great time together! One morning, we made a point to wake up early to watch the sunrise…and what sunrise would be complete with out a little portrait session?!

Here is the lovely couple…

Love them!Lots of birds, but don’t worry no one got pooed on!:)Okay…can you say MODELS?!!!

Happy Friday!!

molly stillman - April 26, 2013 - 9:22 am

eeeek! the light in these is just gorgeous!!! wow! stunning, jill!

Taylor A. - April 26, 2013 - 8:56 am

These are GORGEOUS! I absolutely love that last photo. Great job! Keep up the amazing work! Happy Friday :)

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