A maternity shoot in Fredericksburg, Virginia /April 18, 2017 by Thuy Minh Hussey

I have actually known this BEAUTIFUL mom-to-be for over 10 years! Ann used to be my boss at the photo studio where we worked at. She had desired a child for so long, so it was very exciting to learn that she was expecting!

Congrats Ann! I can't wait to meet Eva!

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Photo by Laura Gordon Photography

Photo by Laura Gordon Photography

I am a French expat living in the USA, more precisely
in beautiful Virginia.
I took 8 years of Spanish but can't speak it. I love pretty stationery, real books and purple is my favorite color. I love photography because I love telling stories.

Follow me on Instagram @instantdeviephotography

For the last couple years, every November, I want to do one of those “30 days of gratitude”. I do well for the first days, then I start missing some... and finally I’d miss entire weeks 🙃. So this November, I’m making the resolution NOT to write out the 30 things that I’m thankful for. Who’s with me? 😉

Lavender gowns, hair in a bun, minimalist bouquets... i LOVED everything about these elegant bridesmaids 😍

I’m feeling quite accomplished this year: I’ve already ordered my Christmas cards and I’m organizing my list of gifts. In my family, we gift a few presents, but we don’t go overboard. I’m tempted to spoil my niece (it’s her in this photo ⬆️), but I will do my best not to do too much and be reasonable.

I rarely shoot in black and white, even though I love how it’s making me focus on the essentials and think in a different way.

I had been to various islands in the Caribbeans, and so far, Turks and Caicos (more precisely Providenciales) has been my favorite.

1 month is my turnaround time for wedding photos. It might seem like a long time, but sending/developing film can take a while, and after that, I go through each digital photo and film scan to make sure it’s perfect. (@ashleav84 your gallery will be ready Sunday!).

I’m trying to win a seat at the @workshopvero to learn from amazing people, but really for a chance to hang out with @lauragordon ... 😄
@andrearodway and @heatherashleyphotography you should enter this contest too! #workshopverogiveaway ・・・
WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY! I’m am thrilled to be giving away a seat to @workshopvero where I’ll be sharing and creating alongside with @weddingsparrow @kberryphoto @sheanstrong @vintagestylist @_linyage_ in Charleston, SC November 5-8th. Here’s how to enter... 1. Repost this image and tell us why you’d like to win the seat using hashtag #workshopverogiveaway 2. Tag two friends 3. Tune in to @workshopvero live tomorrow, Wednesday the 17th at 5pm EST where the winner will be announced. Prize value of $2,500 including accommodation & meals. Transport to @draytonhall not included. Good luck guys, I hope to see you there! #giveaway #contest #entertowin #charleston #filmphotographer
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It was pouring rain the day of this shoot... but it remains one of my favorite shoots to date!