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A family of three stands in a grassy field. The parents are in off-white and they hold their daughter who is in a brown floral romper. As she gets older, they may consider sending her to one of the many Chesapeake private schools available.

IWhiAs a Chesapeake photographer, and former teacher, I know how important it is for families to find top-quality education for their children. Many families choose to enroll their children in private school to ensure they are receiving the very best. If you’re looking for amazing Chesapeake private schools, be sure to check out these amazing […]

5 Chesapeake Private Schools That Provide Top Tier Education

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A family of three sits in a field of flowers. The parents and baby son are wearing whites and khakis. The family enjoys going to Chesapeake playgrounds to play.

Are you on the hunt for playgrounds in Chesapeake, VA? As a local family photographer, and mama to two little of my own, I have explored many of the playgrounds the city has to offer. Whether you are looking for indoor fun to escape the weather, or unique playground design, these Chesapeake playgrounds are worth […]

Play the Day Away At These Top 5 Chesapeake Playgrounds

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A woman sits in a tulip field with her two daughters. The girls are in green dresses and the mother's dress is white. Tulip picking is one of the many available family activities in Chesapeake, VA.

Chesapeake is an amazing city to raise a family in! As a Chesapeake maternity and family photographer, I have had the pleasure to explore many of the family-friendly things Chesapeake has to offer. If you have kids, I highly recommend these family activities in Chesapeake, VA. From outdoor adventures, to indoor fun, there is something […]

Discover these Top 5 Family Activities in Chesapeake, VA

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Santa puts his hand to his lips as he leans over a bench where a toddler boy and girl are sitting. Santa on the Sun Porch is a Christmas event in Chesapeake, VA with Justine Renee Photography.

As the holiday season draws near, many of us are looking for fun events to do with our kids. As a family photographer, and mama myself, I enjoy seeing the magic of the season through the eyes of my children. Luckily, there are plenty of fun Christmas events in Chesapeake, VA. From Santa events to […]

Get Festive with these 5 Christmas Events in Chesapeake, VA

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A family of three, wearing black shirts, jeans, and jack o'lantern heads poses for a photo in a forest. Getting spooky portraits is a fun Chesapeake Halloween event.

As Halloween draws near, many of us will be looking for fun seasonal activities. As a family photographer, I know that kid-friendly activities are top of the list. But sometimes it is fun to get out for date night and what better way to do that this season than at a scary haunted house? Either […]

6 Frighteningly Fun Chesapeake Halloween Events

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A blond toddler in a white dress and cowgirl boots crouches in a pile of pumpkins. She is having fall photos taken at one of these featured Chesapeake pumpkin patches.

As a Chesapeake photographer, I know many of my clients are looking for fun fall activities for their kiddos. Pumpkin patches not only offer a memorable yearly experience, but many offer fun opportunities for fall photos. If you’re looking for pumpkin patches or the perfect backdrop for you fall photos, be sure to check out […]

Discover these 5 Festive Chesapeake Pumpkin Patches

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A baby wearing tan pants and an off-white shirt sits on his parents laps. They are in khaki and white. The baby would be in the infant program at Primrose in Chesapeake.

Our children’s education is important to us. We want to make sure they are learning and growing to their fullest potential. It’s surprising how important early childhood education can be! As a former first grade teacher, I can attest to the difference in skill level between students who did not have early childhood education, and […]

Nurturing Little Learners at Primrose in Chesapeake

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A young girl with shoulder length brown hair and bangs wears a long pink dress. She is standing in front of some wisteria. She is the right age for school age classes at the Little Gym in Chesapeake.

As parents, we are always on the lookout for fun activities for our kids. However, sports can often be a huge time commitment and are just too competitive for some children. A great option for those high energy kiddos can be tumbling or non-competition gymnastics classes. You can find just that at The Little Gym […]

Tiny Tumblers and Mighty Muscles: The Little Gym of Chesapeake

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A family of four snuggle close. The oldest girl, wearing a pink dress, is giving her parents a big hug. The toddler, also in a pink dress, reaches for daddy. Mom is in a floral dress and smiling wide. Mom gets her hair cut at Muse Salon in Chesapeake.

Those of us who have curly hair know the struggle of finding a good salon. Our hair isn’t like that of our straight haired friends. It doesn’t like to be cut wet, it goes every which way, it turns into a triangle with the wrong kind of layers, so on and so forth. Sometimes I’m […]

Pamper Your Curls at Muse Hair Salon in Chesapeake

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A woman wearing a white dress with blue flowers looks at tulips at Greenbrier Farms with her toddler, who is wearing a green dress.

If you are looking for fun outdoor activities for your kiddos, Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake is the place to be! This cute, historic, farm offers a plethora of activities for family fun. They have a playground and farm animals that are sure to capture your kiddos’ fancy. But they also offer a fun U Pick […]

Greenbrier Farms: Chesapeake’s Best Place for Family Fun

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