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

After a few (very fun) days off to see @bts.bighitofficial in concert, it’s time to get back to work 🤪

Event: @thefilmgathering / Photos: @instantdeviephotography / Design & Styling: @mwrightevents / Flowers: @cottonsocial / Hair & Makeup: @kmichelleclark / Dress: @clairepettibone / Dress Boutique: @gildedbridal / Film Lab: @thefindlab / #thefilmgathering #filmisnotdead #portra400 #fineartfilmphotographer #vafilmshooter #virginiaweddingphotographer #fineartfilmweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #pursuepretty #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer

A gorgeous bouquet... just because... Happy Monday!

Event: @thefilmgathering /
Organization: @liveviewstudios
Design & Styling: @michellewrightevents
Flowers: @cottonsocial / Scan & development: @photovisionprints

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, stepmoms, mother-in-laws, adoptive moms, pet moms,... I hope you are celebrated in the manner that you deserve!

Graduation season is actually 1 of my favorite, because it’s exciting to see great young people celebrating their accomplishments (I’m all about celebrating the wins!), closing 1 chapter and starting a new 1. Congrats to all the grads!

A friend went to an exhibit from painter Vilhem Hammershøi, his muted and contemplative style reminded me so much of beautiful Salubria, a plantation in Stevensburg, Virginia from the 18th century. That got me to look back at this styled shoot done 2 years ago that was then featured on @thewhitewren

photography: @instantdeviephotography / venue: @salubria_leta / stylist & designer: @catherinevanwing For Davis and Main Style / dress boutique: @avalaurennebride / dress designer: Justin Alexander/ jewelry: @dndjewelers / film lab: @photovisionprints

This little guy. It was heartbreaking when his mom told me that Arlo passed away. It took me days before being able to look through the photos we took just 2 months ago, of him and his family. I am thankful that these photos exist. My heart goes out to his family 💔

Did you have a nice Easter (if you celebrate it)? Here in the US, it’s the Easter bunny who brings the chocolate, but in France, it’s the church bells that leave chocolate behind on their way back from Rome. My husband (who is American) thought that was the weirdest belief... to which I replied that a bunny leaving chocolate eggs made a lot of sense?! 😂 Whatever you believe in, I hope you had a nice day with your loved ones!

I’m amazed at the accomplishments of my high school friend Raissa! And I’m so excited for her as she starts a new chapter in her life. It was last minute, and an amazing surprise, but we got to catch up in DC for an evening 💜 Some friendships do last a lifetime!

I’m the kind of person who, in the morning, is already thinking about what I’ll be eating for lunch... i can’t be the only one, right??