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Documenting love stories and life lessons learned along the way.

Maternity Photography Session in Virginia Beach | Juliana & Joey’s Growing Family Story
Victoria Hartell 12/3/25 Victoria Hartell 12/3/25

Maternity Photography Session in Virginia Beach | Juliana & Joey’s Growing Family Story

This Virginia Beach maternity session with Juliana & Joey feels extra special. They were my first wedding clients years ago, and now I get to capture baby #2. The sweetest full-circle moment!

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Waiting is hard.

This family has gone through so much waiting, and praying, and hoping over the last few years. These photos felt a little like a culmination of some of that longsuffering and steadfastness.

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I used to think mini sessions were just a cheaper, shorter session, but I was wrong…

Let me start by saying, minis are great! They totally serve a purpose, BUT… there is a major trade off. 

The pros of booking a mini session:
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It’s never fun to think about this ➡️
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One of the biggest dilemmas that I have to work through with sessions is the potential for bad weather. 

The good news? There are options! 

I give my clients 4 choices on how we can handle inc

 
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