Hey friend!

If you’re on this journal, then you probably know that I’m a photographer mom. Photography has become an avenue for creativity on a personal level and a fulfilling source of income for my family. I love it. But something I love even more is my family. And beyond even that, is my God.

I also think that, if you’re looking at this journal, you’re probably one of the people I love talking to and working with. Someone who is balancing life, with all of its hats, as if you’re the Cat in the Hat on a rainy-inside-day. (Side note- even the Cat in the Hat dropped his balancing act!) 

And, maybe you’ve got it all together, or maybe you don’t, but you could always use a little, real, and honest encouragement. 

So, friend, here I am! Your local 'friend-who-also-happens-to-be-a-photographer,' writing to you about my "real-time" life, in the context of my faith, with the goal to offer encouragement. Encouragement that God is good. That you’re not alone. That I, just like you, care deeply about my family, their faith, and that we all finish the race and meet our God to hear, "well done good and faithful servant." And that big things come from little steps in the right direction. I know because I’m often taking baby steps in my slow growth in Christ. ;) So, if you're reading these journal entries, you're going to see some of my favorite work that I've created with my amazing clients, but you'll also see me, trying to live with eternity in mind and honor God through what he has entrusted to me.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Let's be friends,

 

michelle adkins

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indoor, in home, newborn session in Culpeper Virginia with Michelle Adkins and the Fresh walk photography. lively large family fresh 48 session full of fun and life.

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June 6, 2023

In Home Newborn Session | Culpeper Virginia | Family Photographer

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Romantic and joyful engagement session in Fredericksburg, Virginia with Michelle Adkins and the Fresh Walk Photography. Cody and Norma are beautiful newly weds who got married during the COVID pandemic…

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June 5, 2023

Cody and Norma

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Whatever you do, whatever your task may be, work from the soul (that is, put in your very best effort), as something done for the Lord and not for men,  knowing with all certainty that it is from the Lord, not from men. that you will receive the inheritance which is your greatest reward. It is […]

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November 10, 2021

Olivia’s Senior Portrait Session- Northern Virginia Photographer – Rockland Park, Front Royal Virginia

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This session seemed to take place on the first really chilly, like bone chilling chilly fall day in our lovely state of Virginia. We had super dynamic lighting as the last of the storm clouds moved out of the region, plenty of cold wind, and a very cute little red nose on Lissy as the […]

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November 3, 2021

James and Devin- Virginia Family Photographer – Rockland Park Front Royal, VA

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Oh, Virginia Falls. This beautiful autumn in Virginia morning was picturesque, but so, so wet! Thankfully, this sweet family of four was awake (with a newborn) with plenty of zest to give this early morning mini family session a go. They also happen to be from Pennsylvania, so there really wasn’t a chance to make […]

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November 1, 2021

Jake and Anastasia Rainy Day Snapshot Family Session, Northern Virginia Photographer, Lake of the Woods

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Senior Session Front Royal Virginia Photographer fall senior session

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I’m back! And with an incredible senior session to-boot! It has been a while since I’ve posted to the journal here at the Fresh Walk Photography and Blog, and I’m so excited to be back on posting this incredibly colorful and fun urban style senior portrait session! …It’s not for a lack of great clients […]

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October 25, 2021

Jo-Jo’s Senior Session-Front Royal Virginia Photographer- Senior Photography

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Meet James, Devin, and their happy little girl, Lissy! This family session, in the early autumn of the Shenandoah Valley, was simply lovely. Well…with the exception of few bugs…;) My family loves this family. They are a family who seeks after the Lord, who work to have a loving home, and who value teaching their […]

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October 9, 2020

James and Devin- Family Portrait Session – Star Tannery, Virginia – Shenandoah Valley Photographer

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a first birthday covid-19 style – happy birthday little man Did you know that this little man’s momma had a first year birthday bash planned for him?! Just like the rest of the world, we adjusted in light of covid-19 and the orders that have been set in place. So instead of a big birthday […]

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April 25, 2020

First Year Milestone, Culpeper Virginia Photographer

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A Fresh Way to Style Your Hair This session was unique for me in that it was indoors and that it was a branding session. And it was so much fun! The day was spent with laughter and play as I worked with the girls from Radiant Beauty Hair and Makeup and their beautiful and […]

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November 8, 2019

Radiant Beauty Hair and Makeup- Branding Session – Northern Virginia Photographer

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An evening with the Neff family This session was unique in that is was a “mini” family session. I was privileged to meet and get to know this beautiful family for only about 40 minutes, but it was a great time none the less! We met over at Culpeper, Virginias Mountain Run Lake Park to […]

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November 4, 2019

Neff Family Portraits, Culpeper, Virginia, Northern Virginia Photographer

Hey friend!

If you’re on this journal, then you probably know that I’m a photographer mom. Photography has become an avenue for creativity on a personal level and a fulfilling source of income for my family. I love it. But something I love even more is my family. And beyond even that, is my God.

I also think that, if you’re looking at this journal, you’re probably one of the people I love talking to and working with. Someone who is balancing life, with all of its hats, as if you’re the Cat in the Hat on a rainy-inside-day. (Side note- even the Cat in the Hat dropped his balancing act!) 

And, maybe you’ve got it all together, or maybe you don’t, but you could always use a little, real, and honest encouragement. 

So, friend, here I am! Your local 'friend-who-also-happens-to-be-a-photographer,' writing to you about my "real-time" life, in the context of my faith, with the goal to offer encouragement. Encouragement that God is good. That you’re not alone. That I, just like you, care deeply about my family, their faith, and that we all finish the race and meet our God to hear, "well done good and faithful servant." And that big things come from little steps in the right direction. I know because I’m often taking baby steps in my slow growth in Christ. ;) So, if you're reading these journal entries, you're going to see some of my favorite work that I've created with my amazing clients, but you'll also see me, trying to live with eternity in mind and honor God through what he has entrusted to me.

 

michelle