Bryson City, North Carolina Elopement | Brooke Waldroup Photography

We weren’t so convinced the weather was going to cooperate with us and I was so close to just cancelling the trip and shoot all together but then decided what the heck. I am SO glad …..

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Yorktown, Virginia Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

YALL!

Garrison and Amber are real troopers. It took us about 5 (at least) reschedules before we could get there session in. Between covid 19 and multiple crappy weather days, it FINALLY happened on the most beautiful day at the Moore House in Yorktown, Virginia!

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Keeping Peace Through COVID-19

And not to say this isn’t a nerve racking time BUT we have to CHOOSE peace, CHOOSE joy, CHOOSE hope. WE GET TO CHOOSE fear or peace. What do you choose?

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Update & Thoughts: COVID-19

I have really been procrastinating this. I don’t know what to say, how to say it. And what is there really to say that hasn’t been said already? I have typed, deleted and retyped because I truly don’t have the words so I will just answer my current most commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19.

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Home Office Tour | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“After over a year of being in this house I have finally gotten my office to where I want it, minus a few small things like paint.

We changed the light fixture, added a rug, mounted my desk, added a small tv. Having a simple, but inspiring and clean space is extremely important for productivity!

While I do take off Sundays, I try to at least take 15 minutes ….”

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Brent & Amy's Yorktown Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Amy and Brent have been together for six years! After being neighbors growing up, they finally decided to …. “

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The Best Changes We Made in 2019, Both in Business and Personally

“In 2019 our goal was to set boundaries, make routines and ultimately prioritize what is most important to us. Things needed to change and they did - in SUCH a good way. This included change for myself, our marriage, for my business, for our family and many other aspects of life.

This is the best I have felt in my business, ever. I have been able to let go of things, be more present in all aspects of my life (still progressing to where I want to be), dig deeper in relationships and our faith. I am so excited to be able to share these things with you because I want to encourage you to give up things to pursue other aspects of your business and life! …..”

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Lesner Inn Wedding | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Lauren and Chris’ wedding was bea-u-ti-ful!!!

I didn’t have the chance to meet Chris and Lauren since they are living out of town, but after talking on the phone with Lauren a few times and gathering that one…..”

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Monroe, Virginia Family Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“This family session is near and dear to my heart - these people right here are so special to us!

This family’s story is incredible, God’s hand is all over it. I just…”

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Family Session in Yorktown, Virginia | Brooke Waldroup Photography

I can’t believe it has almost been a year since I last saw this family when their boy Easton arrived! Remember that darling newborn session in the Studio at Wharf Hill?! Here they are again!!

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Branding Session on Main Street Gloucester, Virginia | Brooke Waldroup Photography

I had SO much fun with Lauren. She reached out to me after seeing her neighbors photos and immediately wanted to do a branding session! She is an expert on Etsy shops and is a killer wreath designer.

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Family Session in Gloucester, Virginia | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Do you recognize this family?! I did Becca’s maternity and then photographed sweet Annaleigh shortly after she came home from the hospital. Then photographed Brandon meeting her on Christmas Eve at his homecoming, what an awesome Christmas gift!!!

I was so excited to see them again and was so thankful for the beautiful weather!

The girls were so much fun, they were…”

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Engagement Session in Yorktown, Va | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Chris and Jordan were troopers!! We all got up at the crack of dawn! It was looking like it was going to rain and thankfully the sun came out, then….”

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Hughlett Point Engagement Session | Kilmarnock, Virginia Engagement Photographer

“I met Brittany when she was a bridesmaid a couple years ago at Rachel and Josh’s wedding! She reached out to me a while ago about me now photographing her and Chris’ wedding and I am so glad….”

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Gloucester, Virginia Lifestyle Newborn Session | Brooke Waldroup Photogrpahy

“A few weeks ago I photographed his momma’s maternity session, and this week I had the pleasure of photographing sweet Preston’s lifestyle newborn session!

He is the cutest, perfectly sized newborn. My favorite part was…”

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Gloucester, Virginia Maternity Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“This sweet maternity session was a few weeks ago! It was a gorgeous day and if I remember correctly, it wasn’t tooo hot…..Their sweet baby boy, Preston, has arrived since their session and I had the privilege to photograph his newborn session earlier this week. His blog will go live first thing tomorrow morning!!”

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Surprise Proposal in Yorktown Virginia | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“I have photographed Kyle and Samantha for a few years now! I truly love this couple, they are so much fun and are extremely sweet!

Kyle told me his plans about a month ago and asked if I would be willing to document him proposing, of course I was!! We collaborated with Sam’s mom and she ended up telling her she wanted pictures of Samantha and her sister Courtney.

The session time comes and Kyle….”

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Whitney & Colby's Fort Monroe Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Woah! I have not blogged in forever, like a month haha. I am working on getting back into the swing of blogging and then catching up on the sessions that I have slacked on blogging.

For now, here is Whitney and Colby’s engagement session at Fort Monroe. They chose Fort Monroe because that is…”

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Kaitlyn & Anthony's Fort Monroe Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

Remember that one night last week that was almost chilly? This was the night of their session and it was GLORIOUS. I have been shooting in the nasty hot weather every other day so I much appreciated the “chilly” night!

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Bryson City Family Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

Last week in Bryson City, North Carolina I had the opportunity to meet up with this sweet family to update their family portraits!

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