Hermitage Museum and Gardens Wedding: Emma and Jason

Emma and Jason got married on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. They were surrounded by family in the rose garden as they said their vows to each other. They walked hand in hand together to their wedding ceremony and I love that they choose to do that together. There is something sentimental about having a bride … Read More

Dear August

Dear August, My “to-do list” is long already. It consists of, editing an engagement session, an anniversary session, one elopement ceremony and portraits, one entire wedding, blogging all of those that were just mentioned, four more portrait sessions just this week, second shooting a wedding with another photographer this weekend and a new client meeting this Saturday. Are you exhausted … Read More

Fernandina Beach Wedding: Katie & Ryan

We traveled to Fernandina Beach, Florida to celebrate and photograph Katie and Ryan’s wedding day earlier this July! I always feel that I want to celebrate with my brides and grooms because by their wedding day I have gotten to know them and have become friends with them. I want to share in the excitement of seeing two individuals that … Read More

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Wedding: Ed & Scott

Ed and Scott’s entire wedding day was a celebration! It was extremely heartfelt and all of their guests had the best time! Their heartfelt ceremony consisted of their closest friends, each with speaking parts, including a poem relating pet dogs and their unconditional love to real love! I absolutely loved that poem! After some portraits together we headed to their … Read More

A Bride’s Guide to Wedding Photography

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A bride’s to-do list can become long and stressful quickly, especially the last few weeks before your wedding day. There are a few key actions that you can take to help the flow and ease of your day which in turn allows you to enjoy every moment more thoroughly. From one wedding photographer and bride to another bride planning their wedding … Read More

Marina Shores Yacht Club Wedding: Caitlin & Ryan

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Caitlin & Ryan are high school sweethearts! I know, we do not get to hear that to often now-a-days so I always think it is extra special when I hear this. They had class together when they were juniors in high school and Ryan nicknamed Caitlin, Cheese, which he still fondly calls her to this day. They did not explain … Read More