Morgan Hockensmith is the visionary half of Hockensmith Portraits, a husband-and-wife photography studio in the Fredericksburg area specializing in portraits and weddings. She has a love for unposed beauty, instant film, and windblown hair. To see more of her work online, visit hockensmithportraits.com.
Model: Sarah Mann
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Frederick Kahler
When the muse speaks, you listen, no matter how long the conversation lasts. That’s been the motto of this self-taught visionary artist for the past four decades.
Barefoot Bucha
For these Nelson County kombucha brewers, it isn’t just about selling a good product, but also building supportive bonds and respecting the world around us.
Perch
When he left the world of finance to become a chef, it wasn’t because he needed a break—he just wanted to apply his fast-paced approach to life to a more fulfilling pursuit.
VMFA on the Road
To bring art to the most Virginians possible, this museum is reviving a long dormant outreach program. The game plan? Just keep on truckin’.
Virginia Street Arts Festival
By combining forces with the more established players in town, this double-whammy arts festival is having a transformative effect on the local arts community.
