A Business Owner’s Organization Tips: Wedding Photographer

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Let me start this blog post by saying that I find it a little humorous that I am writing to you about organization tips! I do not think I am particularly great at it but I have come across things that make it a lot easier for me! We are coming to the end of another wedding season and this … Read More

5…4…3…2…JOY!

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I heard several of them shout with excitement, “Jess!” and as they did they waved their hands to usher me over to them. I put my champagne glass down on the table and went into the crowd of the dance floor. As soon as I got to all of them I grabbed Cory’s arm and glanced over at the screen. … Read More

2016: Wedding Day Portraits

I introduced all of my 2016 wedding couples in a previous blog post with only ONE portrait of each couple! That was hard for this photographer! I am truly in love with so many moments from 2016 and in love with each couples’ wedding day! I had to do one more blog post filled with more portraits and moments of … Read More

Hermitage Museum & Gardens Holiday Wedding

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This stylized wedding was designed by Jamie Leigh Events and has the perfect touches to the Christmas Holiday. I loved photographing these two newlyweds, Hannah and Zach, and I am extremely glad that the ladies of Jamie Leigh Events found them to photograph for our portraits. They got to sip on hot chocolate and cuddle together for warmth, which these … Read More

2016 Weddings: Wedding Florists in the Hampton Roads

Since planning our wedding I have truly become more in love with everything that has to do with florals! Bouquets, centerpieces, archways, anything that you can put a flower on it or a florist can create I daydream about! All of my brides had some amazing pieces this year from their florists! It was wonderful to see all of their … Read More

2016 First Looks & Why They are Worth It on Your Wedding Day

This past wedding season, a lot of my couples opted to do a first look! Not one of them regretted it! A first look is truly a moment just for the two of you! I always go see the Groom and get him set up and then I tell him to take a deep breath. I tell him how gorgeous … Read More