Magnolia Plantation: Charleston, South Carolina Wedding Venue

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Over the summer we took a family trip to Charleston, South Carolina and one of the days there we visited the gorgeous, Magnolia Plantation. You can see a few more photographs from where we stayed in my post about our summer: Sundays of Summer. Like most people, I fell in love with Magnolia Plantation almost instantly. It wasn’t just because … Read More

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

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

Cypress Point Country Club Wedding: Monica and Josh

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Monica and Josh got married on a beautiful fall day at the Cypress Point Country Club. Monica works in the event industry so much of her decorations and piecing everything together was all done by her. Monica told me that she wanted a fall wedding but not over the top. She also loved blue and silver, so what’s a bride … Read More

Torie and Kevin’s Obici House Wedding in Suffolk, Virginia

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This Obici House wedding day was long awaited for me! I knew ahead of time what a close knit family Torie and Kevin had. I knew that they were solidifying their own branch of that family on this day and I knew that they loved each other SO much. Since their engagement session and their daughter Aubrey tagging along for … Read More

Boho Wedding at The Tar Roof: Rene and Hunter

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This boho wedding came together and fit Rene’s style perfectly! Her Mom did all of the decorating, the flowers and still managed to look amazing and be present during the entire ceremony and reception! That is talent! Rene got ready at The Tar Roof surrounded by her bridesmaids and her gorgeous boho wedding details. From her stunning wedding dress, to … Read More