Hermitage Museum and Gardens Wedding Day: Kelsey + Brent

garden wedding at the hermitage museum and gardens wedding

In Kelsey & Brent’s own words to me, at their Hermitage Museum and Gardens wedding, their love grew fast and strong right out of the gate. They faced things together early on in their relationship, head on, which had them both realize that each other was the one for them. That is the whole point right? To find someone that … Read More

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Maternity: Nicole + Tyler

virginia beach oceanfront maternity portraits

When your best friend asks you photograph her maternity portraits you happily say yes, and try to refrain from shouting the answer! My friends, Nicole and Tyler, are expecting their first baby in July and we went down to the North End at the Virginia Beach oceanfront to photograph their maternity portraits. These two love the beach and plan to … Read More

New Covenant Presbyterian Church Wedding in Virginia Beach: Anna + Matt

New Covenant Presbyterian Church virginia beach wedding

Anna and Matt married at the New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach early this June! We started the warm day at the church and headed to Stumpy Lake Park for their first look! That is where Anna and Matt gifted each other the exact same gift! I had never heard of them but they told me that they were … Read More

East Beach Norfolk Engagements: Kathleen + Chase

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On Wednesday the other week with the rain moving in we took our chances and went ahead with the East Beach engagement session for Kathleen and Chase! They have a trip to Ireland to get to and could not reschedule. Despite the looming clouds the rain held off for us. (But an umbrella remained ready at all times!) You will … Read More

Downtown Norfolk Engagements: Michele + Dan

downtown norfolk virginia engagement photography

In downtown Norfolk, Michele and Dan met me for their engagements portraits! The busy Memorial Day weekend was going on while they were in town, so to beat the holiday hustle and bustle we decide on location far from the oceanfront and beach! The beginning of their downtown Norfolk engagements is not D.C, even though you may think so at … Read More

White Oak Canyon Adventure Couple Session: Megan + Steven

white oak canyon Shenandoah valley couple hiking portraits

White Oak Canyon is becoming one of my favorite places to hike! This makes the third time that I have hiked there and brought a group with me. This most recent hike at White Oak Canyon was for Megan and Steven’s anniversary and adventure session. They wanted something different for their anniversary session and photographs that felt more like them. … Read More