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
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.
Windhand
After years of acclaim on the hard rock stage, this doom metal band is bringing it back home for a good old collab session.
Join Or Die Knives
By putting himself into everything he produces, this craftsman has found a way to connect with his community through his one-of-a-kind blades.
The Workshop
These woodworkers turned their passion into a community-oriented business that reminds folks of the value of handmade goods—and teaches the skills to make them.
