i'm kaitlyn phipps, a wedding and family photographer located in southwest virginia.

You may recognize these two! Adam and Lauren were married on May 23rd of last year amid a flurry of friends and family. It was a beautiful day with a start to finish focus on Jesus. Both of them truly seemed to be their truest selves that day. Adam, peaceful, a clear faithfulness and quiet confidence in […]

How is it that I have a five month old? That feels OLD! The seasons have changed TWICE while he’s been alive and we’re almost at a half a year. How, how, how. The time went by at such a moderate pace those first few months and the last two have just FLOWN. As you’ll […]

It’s another Monday! And another Monday that I’m sharing an Ollie photo. Guys, I’ll just be honest. Ollie is going to wear his cow onesie more than once. And it had to be documented on a real camera. Because his first cow day is too much for my sentimental heart, weirdly, cow-loving heart. So here’s […]

Once upon a glorious time, back in 2013, I thought I had time to be a “low-key” scrapbooker. I bought myself a Smashbook (which are crazy adorable by the way) and I planned out every page for the first year of our marriage and I made three beautiful pages. And then I stopped and never […]

It’s been awhile since I did a post for the bride! Today’s topic is one of the questions I get asked via email all. the. time. And it’s one of my favorite questions to answer at a new client meeting or during the booking process with a bride and groom. Engagement Sessions. What’s the point? And why […]