Chayil Marie Branda Photography

Sometimes a photo session just make me really happy. This was one of those sessions. Maybe it was because I'm so excited to meet my nephew Aaden. Maybe it was because Eric makes me laugh at his off-the-cuff comments. Maybe it's because I took them to one of my favorite places to shoot...

One of the biggest honors I've ever been given was given to me this past summer. Amy DeYoung, a photographer whom I greatly admire, asked me to shoot a session for her. I have been blessed to work with Amy for several years now and when she asked if I could shoot a session for her, I was so humbled...

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I love photographing seniors. They are so much fun. Full of energy, ready to tell you all about what their plans are, wanting to share all about their end of the school year events. It's just awesome. Savannah was exactly that. awesome...

Oh about 13 years ago.... I met Amanda Jackson. Yep with a J and L as the beginning of our last names, we sat together in Mr. McCoy's Algebra II class...

Guess What?!? I have been selected to be on a leadership team with Global Expeditions! This summer, I will be leading 20—30 teenagers through the rain forests of Costa Rica spreading the gospel through drama and service projects. But… I need your help. I ...