2017 Best of Wedding Portraits

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Cue the confetti and get ready for a recap of my favorite portraits from this past year’s wedding season! All of these portraits were taken throughout Virginia, and on the most special day(s) for each one of my couples this year. I think each one of their wedding day(s) was perfect for them and they truly planned their day around … Read More

Belmont Christmas Tree Farm Engagement – Kelsey and Ryan

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This Belmont Christmas Tree Farm looked it’s best with the snow lightly falling and covering the Christmas trees. Kelsey and Ryan really wanted a winter wonderland for their engagement session! They are getting married in the mountains next year, and in the summer so snow and winter would give them lots of variety between now and their wedding day photography! … Read More

The Best of Black and White Photography: 2017

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Some moments that are so beautiful demand to be felt through a black and white portrait. This moment with Rene and her daughter, her flower girl, was one of those moments! I am sharing some of my favorite moments and portraits of this past wedding season that I felt demanded to be felt through black and white photography. Torie and … Read More

State Park Outdoor Couples Portraits: Brookelin and Travis

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Brookelin and Travis met me at First Landing State Park for their portrait session. These state park portraits encompass the fall golden light, the spanish moss dangling from the trees that are close to the river and two incredible people cuddling together for warmth! We had a blast walking the trails and chatting. Brookelin lit up around Travis and Travis … Read More

Windsor Castle Park Engagement Portraits: Amanda and Brandon

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Brandon proposed to Amanda at a mountain peak after they hiked to the top together just a few months ago! He had their family and friends hike it earlier and surprise Amanda at the summit! If you have followed along with me, you know that I love hiking and that I created a hiking group for women, so the fact … Read More

Downtown Norfolk Engagements, Freemason District – Jasmine and Brian

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Jasmine and Brian met me in downtown Norfolk on a warm evening for their engagement portraits. I suggested a few locations for Jasmine, since her and Brian are not originally from here she did not have to many areas that she was particularly familiar with. I sent her images from the Freemason District in downtown Norfolk, and she loved it! … Read More