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Heyyy, I'm lavonda
 
 
I love diving beyond small talk, so let's get into it! My name is LaVonda and I put hot sauce on my popcorn. I can tell you 100 ways the book was better than the movie. I kiss my sons way too much. I still have a crush on my husband, we've been married 16 years, and he gives me all the butterflies. I don’t trust cats (my dog Stiles is the best dog in the world - sorry not sorry). I'm a foodie! I love being a sports momma, dancing in my kitchen, saving a million DIY project to Pinterest even though I have no idea how to use a saw, spending way too much in my local bookstores, and Sunday evening HGTV marathons! I want a lot out of life, but I don’t really need much.
I am a cool wifey, plant based, Jesus lovin', boy momma, and down-to-earth travel photographer, obsessed with capturing engaging, storytelling portraits and finding the adventure in the details! I grew up super small town so I'm always smiling and waving at everyone, yes my neighbors might think I'm weird, and I'm probably a bit too optimistic at times. Since moving to Charleston, SC in 2011, this city has shared her beauty abundantly and I've become obsessed with the endless possibilities this stunning coast brings. It's easy to fall in love with Charleston! Even though Charleston feels like an everyday vacation, I still love traveling and meeting new people; especially when I get to bring my babies, I mean my cameras, along.
 
Faith forward, storytelling photographer for the deeply passionate, confidently wild, overly kind, and slightly awkward lovers and families who value authentic & timeless portraits!
intimate, engaging, storytelling portraits
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