Photography Essence

Photography Essence Professional Family Portrait and Wedding Photographers . Here to preserve your memories for years to come. Photographers located in South Stafford.

Specializing in child portraiture and weddings.

🌸 Spring Sale Alert 🌸Type YES if you’re interested in booking a session at almost 50% off! Birthday, Graduation etc. jus...
03/31/2026

🌸 Spring Sale Alert 🌸

Type YES if you’re interested in booking a session at almost 50% off!

Birthday, Graduation etc. just ask

Spots are very limited and only available for a short time. To make it even sweeter, you’ll have 3 months to choose your date and book your session.

Don’t wait—once these spots are gone, they’re gone!

Please share this post if you know of someone interested !

03/21/2026

Birthday Vibes
02/27/2026

Birthday Vibes

🎈 Birthday Sessions on Sale! 🎈This gorgeous setup is available at a discounted session rate from 2/1–2/20!Numbers are op...
01/30/2026

🎈 Birthday Sessions on Sale! 🎈
This gorgeous setup is available at a discounted session rate from 2/1–2/20!
Numbers are optional, so this backdrop works beautifully for 10th birthdays, 1st birthdays, or any milestone!
🎂 Cake smash upgrades available (still discounted!)
Spots are limited — message me to reserve yours!

 Did you know photographers don’t just take photos? 📸We design the setups, create & style props, prep before the shoot, ...
01/29/2026


Did you know photographers don’t just take photos? 📸
We design the setups, create & style props, prep before the shoot, direct during the session, and perfect everything after. For themed sessions, I even study the character to make sure every detail is spot on and tailored uniquely to my client. ✨
Stay tuned to see how my next session comes together!

✨ Newborn Photography: Tiny Details, Timeless Memories ✨Those first days go by in the blink of an eye—the tiny fingers, ...
01/15/2026

✨ Newborn Photography: Tiny Details, Timeless Memories ✨

Those first days go by in the blink of an eye—the tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, soft curls, and the way they fit perfectly in your arms. Newborn photography is all about preserving those fleeting moments before they’re gone.

My newborn sessions are calm, cozy, and baby-led. I focus on natural posing, gentle tones, and capturing the sweet details that make your baby uniquely yours. Every session is designed with patience, care, and lots of love, creating images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Because these moments only happen once, newborn sessions are best scheduled within the first 7–14 days after birth.

If you’re expecting or know someone who is, now is the perfect time to plan ahead 🤍
Let’s freeze time—just for a moment.

📸 Message me to reserve your newborn session

✨Happy New Year ✨Well this was a momentous moment for me.Sometimes I wonder if the paper will ever pick up the story I k...
01/06/2026

✨Happy New Year ✨

Well this was a momentous moment for me.

Sometimes I wonder if the paper will ever pick up the story I keep trying to tell again.Yet, in the meantime, I have a yearly supporter who reaches out continuously—someone who has always encouraged me to keep going and to think bigger.

Ms. Pam Nance Johnson —author, blogger, speaker, and most importantly, a servant leader—has become the first contributor to our 2026 Black Heritage Reenactment. Her continued interest and belief in my work means more than words can express.

Understanding the importance of teaching culture through imagery, I know my hard work is not done in vain.

Do I feel like my story doesn’t always get through?
Yes.

Do I sometimes feel like no one cares about what my small business is trying to contribute to ensure our history is not lost?
Unfortunately, yes.

But the consistent encouragement and support from Ms. Nance Johnson has given me the drive to move forward.

While I may have started this journey for myself and my family, I now know it blesses far beyond that.

If you would like to become a sponsor for one of our reenactment photos, community-level donations of $25–$50 are welcomed and will go directly toward props and wardrobe for this year’s project.

💰app $photographyessence
(other options available just inquire)

If you are interested in donating at a higher level, I am currently setting up tiered sponsorship opportunities. Please message or email me your interest, and I will gladly forward the details once they are finalized.

Thank you to everyone who sees the vision, supports the mission, and helps keep our history alive. ❤️

Please also take a look at https://pamelanancejohnson.com

My guinea grandbabies are officially Christmas pros 🎄🐹2nd Christmas with us and I honestly never thought small pet photo...
12/15/2025

My guinea grandbabies are officially Christmas pros 🎄🐹
2nd Christmas with us and I honestly never thought small pet photos would steal my heart like this 🥹📸

✨ Happy Holidays from the Shook Family! ✨We truly appreciate every single one of you who supported our photography busin...
12/09/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from the Shook Family! ✨

We truly appreciate every single one of you who supported our photography business this year. I may be the face you see the most, but every time you reach out, book a session, share our work, or cheer us on—it impacts our entire family. And for that, we are deeply grateful. ❤️

I also have some amazing news to share in the next few days, and I can’t wait to let you in on what’s coming! 🎉

If you’d like to stay tuned and grow with us into an even bigger and better year ahead, make sure you like this post and give us a follow. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to continue creating magical memories for you and your families. ✨📸

Happy Holidays, from our family to yours! 🎄❤️
— The Shooks

12/07/2025

Patience is key but a Pep Talk never hurts anyone especially when it’s my own kid 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Address

White Oak
Fredericksburg, VA
22405

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18045962073

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