Grow Explore Photography

Name: Grow Explore Photography
Address: Staunton, VA, 24401, US
Telephone: +15404483747
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Photographer based out of Staunton, Virginia. Wedding, portrait, event, and business photography. C

06/07/2026

An end of a chapter..
Today was my final officially booked wedding.
As I walked to my FJ, with this exact song being played by a live band…. I got emotional. The family and friends of this wedding were the sweetest I’ve ever had. They openly complimented me, praised my approach and personality, the kindness and calmness I showed.
I’ve never felt more seen as a photographer and as a person, very fitting for the occasion. I definitely cried all the way home happy and sad combined tears.

As amazing as all of this was, a reason why I physically cannot do this work was center stage. I’m still navigating living with fibromyalgia, and I’m very good at masking and acting fine when my pain levels are intense.
Today was the worst my pain has ever been during a project, feet and knees at level 8 intensity. Each step agonizing.. there were moments I didn’t know if I was going to be able to keep upright.
But I made it home, husband ready to help, but now can’t get up and walk. So I’ll recover for a few days, being grateful I got to make a difference and capture a couples most amazing day of marriage and celebration!

05/28/2026

In my position at , I wear the many hats. But occasionally get to tap back into the fun of photography. I was able to get a great long exposure shot of our newest custom home Aframe site in Luray. It’s going to be a stunner!

05/03/2026

Sometimes we go places and do things…

We were possibly made for 70’s attire

03/05/2026

Miles & Heather; Costa Rica Edition

I surprised my husband with a trip to Mexico, that turned into a trip to Costa Rica last minute because of the Cartel retaliation in Puerto Vallarta.

I had the great pleasure of visiting Costa Rica twice in one month. Each a very different experience, but the people and the beauty stayed the same.

We found the most perfect coast community, waves, food, and Pura Vida… we can’t wait to return to our tropical home soon.

02/11/2026

Maybe someday I’ll make a video of all the time we spent together… my grief is still too heavy.

You were my best friend, the closest companion I’ll ever know. You made me laugh in my darkest times, and kept me high on life and love throughout all your existence.

And now I’ve been apart from you for a year….. but my soul carries you everywhere I go…. I share my heart with you forever my Tripp.

02/02/2026

We had to say goodbye to another dog this past week. Miles’s baby Winston (last pic is him as a puppy)

I was in Costa Rica when the call had to be made… and I’m still riddled with pain and guilt of not being there for our boy.
Since I lost my dog Sadie in the summer, Winston had become such a mommas boy, and I never felt closer to him than these last months.
He was ridiculous, garbage eating, fridge raiding manic. But he was also a needy, loving, gentle, big head of a companion.
Our home got a lot smaller, and now all we have is our boston Oliver. I think I feel most sad for him, he’s lost Tripp, Sadie, and Winston all within a year…. And he doesn’t know what’s going on..

We will honor and cherish the time we had, and think of him always.. our dearest Winston Goodloe.

01/26/2026

When you get a few extra days in Costa Rica, you go on an adventure hike to an epic waterfall! And I truly got it all to myself.

Truly the most unique hike I’ve been on. Swimming up canyons, pulling against a river current with rope, then jumping off rocks, and going down a rock slide.

AND I was the only one on the tour that afternoon! Just me and the guide trekking through jungle and river.

11/13/2025

Getting to capture the northern lights all the way down here in Virginia was a thrill. Even though to the naked eye it was faint, my camera showed me the true vision.
Thankful to have friends and a stunning place like this to share being in awe of our planet and universe.
My night gazing companion
On the land of my friends

11/12/2025

2024 vs. 2017
When I think back on the adventuring, I did when I was solo in my van, although I was working on bettering myself as an individual, I dreamt of a time where I could share my most favorite spots with a person who I love the most in the world.

My husband, Miles and I were able to do a 2 Week Rd. trip last year through Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
I got to share with him places in the country that left me speechless, where I took my most prized photos, and we were even able to explore brand new areas as a couple.

This lava cave photo will always be treasured as one of my greatest. Not only for the expertise and technique, but for the experience and circumstances that led me there.

10/13/2025

An end of an Era.
Today I sent my Van Audrey into her next chapter of life and meaning. She was a wonderful home, filled with this countries vast array of dirt, sand, foliage, and ever constant dog hair from my two most amazing companions Tripp & Sadie.

Both my dogs have passed this year, but so much healing has pushed through the grief. My next chapter of adventure and life is being drafted, and I’m excited for whatever comes my way!

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Staunton, VA
24401

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+15404483747

Website

http://www.growexplorephotography.com/

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