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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

Lacey & Henry | Sneak Peek

I can’t wait to share more from my session with Lacey and Henry! They are adorable and so much fun!

Happy Monday!

Lacey Grey howard - April 17, 2012 - 10:15 am

This is an exercise in patience, something at which I am already failing!!! Looking forward to seeing them all!!

And Molly – I’ve loved stalking your wedding photos!! And your blog….I guess my secret is out now! :-)

molly - April 16, 2012 - 2:16 pm

EEEEEEEEE!! that’s lacey howard! i know her!! :) :) oh man CAN’T WAIT to see these!!!!!

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Sick day Thursday & Fun Friday

I woke up yesterday just feeling eek. It must have been something I ate but I felt sick all day yesterday. Was it a nice excuse to lay in our hammock and read magazines?!…Yes, but I can’t remember the last time I’ve actually been sick. Sick like if I worked in an office (other than in my house) I wouldn’t have gone in. Praise the Lord for self-employment!:)

But no worries, I’ve taken a 180 and feel MUch better today! Which is great because 1. being sick is no fun 2. It’s Friday and 3. Because I’m shooting an engagement session tonight that I’m super excited about!

Side note, Buddy moved the cows yesterday  into the field right next to our house, which I love because we have…count it…SEVEN little calves right now! They’re so young that they’re still silky and aren’t afraid when you get close to them. So I, of course, had to put on my boots and take some shots of these little ones!

just taking a morning nap:)friends…

Happy Fun Friday!

Jill - April 13, 2012 - 12:34 pm

Come visit Abby! We can collect eggs together! :)

Jill - April 13, 2012 - 12:33 pm

YES! Please come anytime!! :)

molly - April 13, 2012 - 12:28 pm

omg these are so cute. i loooooooove them! i also am so jealous of your farm life. can i come visit? haha :)

Abby Grace - April 13, 2012 - 12:21 pm

While I love my life in the suburbs, I’d love to spend a day on a farm! Your video on collecting eggs has me totally intrigued

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Hannah & Jordan | Staunton Farm Engagement

Rewind a few years when I met Hannah at church. We had mutual friends and we both attended Christopher Newport University, but we hadn’t met until then. I heard she was also a photographer and I-just-so-happened to be about to shoot my first solo wedding.  SO probably the second thing I asked her after I met her was if she wanted to second shoot the wedding with me. Lucky for me she agreed which immediately calmed my nerves–YES! I didn’t have to do it all by myself! The wedding was great, and from that point on I knew I loved her.

Now fast forward a few years when, at the same church, Hannah was introduced to Jordan (gotta love church…just bringing people together:)). Sparks flew and now here we are! They were engaged earlier this year and are getting married in May…as in NEXT month! I. can’t. wait! They are such an amazing couple and they even came all the way to Staunton for their engagement session, which makes them even cooler in my book!

Jordan, your energy is contagious and you are so fun to be around. Hannah, you are amazingly sweet and I can’t wait to see you as a BRIDE! You two are wonderful and your love for Jesus and each other is genuine and so refreshing! I can’t wait for May!!!

Here are some of my favorites from their session…

Nope, they’ve got no problem with the “model face”!What a good looking couple!Jordan at his finest!

Malcolm and Polly Davis - May 9, 2012 - 11:38 am

How romantic and sweet. The big day is almost here. Congratulations to both of you and to your proud parents.

Jill - April 13, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Hi Lorita! Thanks and if I’m ever at Sunrise with Buddy, I’ll be sure to say hi!

Jill - April 13, 2012 - 12:34 pm

Thanks Mandie–they are just wonderful! And I look forward to meeting you too! Can’t wait!

Hannah - April 13, 2012 - 12:27 pm

I couldn’t be happier with these photos! They’re so “us” and Jordan & I both love them. You’re amazing!! Only problem is that I can’t pick my favorite! :)

Lorita - April 12, 2012 - 10:48 pm

I love these pictures! Recognized a few of the places in downtown Staunton… I love that city! By the way, I am Lorita from Sunrise Farm… I found your website through Polyface, and I think your photography is amazing! :)

Mandie Joy - April 12, 2012 - 8:45 pm

Woohoo! Thank you for capturing my sweet friends so beautifully. Looking forward to meeting you at the wedding and seeing your photos after. :)

Torrie Anderson - April 12, 2012 - 3:49 pm

AHHHH! I love these pictures! Hannah and Jordan, ya’ll nailed the “model face” – oh my word! :) So looking forward to celebrating with ya’ll in a little over a month! Jill – great job! You did such a great job capturing their personalities!

Holly - April 12, 2012 - 3:40 pm

I have been following Hannah’s work through a student of mine who goes to Hannah’s church. She has a group of high school girls that love her! Great pictures!!! I love the softness of the flower images!

Jill - April 12, 2012 - 3:28 pm

THanks Molly!! xo

molly - April 12, 2012 - 3:23 pm

JILL. these are STUNNING. seriously. absolutely gorgeous! I love the soft and romantic feel of every last one of them. and that one of him jumping is hilarious.

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