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

I had this interesting discussion with someone, about how we let people get to us or a small thing ruin our day. I reminded myself not to give that power to others, that I may not be able to stop something, but how I reacted to it and what I did about it were essential 💜 📷 @instantdeviephotography / venue @lewisdreamhome /💐 @goodearthflowers / Scan and development: @photovisionprints / 💍 @dndjewelers

#boudoirphotography #filmphotography #buyfilmnotmegapixel #fortheloveoffilm #pentax645n #fuji400h

I’m back!! Slowly, but surely. I needed to step away from photography for a while. I was getting overwhelmed with other parts of my life, to the point that I wasn’t enjoying photography as much, and it started to feel as an obligation. I tried to get back to it before I was ready, and it didn’t work out. So back then, I thought to myself: the hell with IG and all, I don’t care if my posts will not reach an audience after I’m back, but I’m going on a hiatus. And you know what? I’m so glad I did. Because I got the time to take care of things in my life, and I’m feeling more focused and happier. Picking up my camera brings me joy again 💜
#fortheloveofphotography #blackandwhitephotography #weddingphotography #filmphotography #hp5 #pentax645n #buyfilmnotpixels

Almost the weekend! Who else is excited?!? Not only will I have family coming, but I’ll also be able to catch up on sleep... 😁
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Sophie, 9 months old ♥️ #buyfilmnotpixels #fuji400h #filmphotography #filmphotographer #vafamilyphotographer #darlingbaby #bebe

I thought life would slow down but it hasn’t happened yet. I had to shift my priorities, so that’s why photography was put on the back burner... because family comes first 💜 📷 @instantdeviephotography / venue @lewisdreamhome / Scanning and development @photovisionprints

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!