Rock Hill Farm Engagements | Ben & Rachel

It’s not too often that I get to shoot engagements at out of town wedding venues due to scheduling and travel. So I was ecstatic when Ben & Rachel wanted to do their engagements at Rock hill farm, where they’ll wed in 2018!! Rock Hill Farm is a beautiful property situated in the hills of […]

Sep 19, 2017

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If you would have told me two years ago my calendar for 2018 would be FULL of incredible brides and guys who just are totally dreamies, I would have laughed at you but here I sit and jokes on me (thankfully!). Meredith and Erik are one of my couples with Katelyn from Haddy Ever After […]

Sep 6, 2017

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Freemason Norfolk Engagements | KC & Kara

I could hardly believe it going through all these pictures that Kara, the quiet girl from Dance Magic who everyone liked, was now actually a bride and had emailed ME about it! I’m confused how she grew up and I’m still the same age ;D When we were planning their session, Kara really wanted to […]

Aug 29, 2017

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It is no secret that distance can make the heart grow fonder but let’s be real: sometimes the distance just plain stinks. Meet Daniel & Katelynn, two people who are making the distance work for the short time! Daniel met Katelynn while they were both in college, him studying to go back into the Marines […]

Aug 1, 2017

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Back Bay Engagements | Chris and Alissa

Today is definitely a blog post to make sure you scroll all the way to the end for! When Alissa first sent me some inspiration for her beach engagements I was SO excited for it! She was wanting something a little different for the second part of their session and I was loving that!! I […]

Jul 18, 2017

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Some days I really, really do not feel like it has been well over 10 years since I attended an orchestra class in high school but sadly it has (like WELL over!) That is where I met Erin, since orchestra wasn’t graded dependent and she is younger than me we still had time together! Imagine […]

Jul 11, 2017

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Historic Yorktown Engagements | Tyler & Carley

Oh my gosh this weather, location and these TWO! We had such a great night exploring the historic area for these Yorktown engagements! Tyler & Carley are getting married on Cinco de Mayo next year in a sure to be FANTASTIC celebration!!! We planned this session SO far in advance I cannot believe how much […]

Jul 7, 2017

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Typically when the weather forecast calls for rain over 30%, I reschedule sessions. Meet Jordy and Taylor, Pacific Northwest transplants who are planning their 2018 wedding back home and wrapping up their lives in Hampton Roads. Taylor is headed back for work and Jordy will be shortly behind him! The weather made their engagement session […]

May 26, 2017

Boho Chic Engagements on the Beach with Teepee and Floral Crown by Erika Mills Photography

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What to Wear for Engagement Pictures

Oh this post has been such a long time coming! All my Erika Mills brides get full access to this and so much more in their planning guides, but I realize there are so many times we can be in front of the camera and are not brides that styling advice would help. Here’s my […]

May 9, 2017

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  I love when I chat with a potential EMP bride on the phone and can hear the JOY pouring through her, not just about getting married but just her in general. I loved Kat instantly, she is vivacious and has this zest when you talk with her! I can easily see why Corey scooped […]

May 5, 2017

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Back Bay Engagements | Blake & Megan

Oh warmer weather….finally!!! The first time I talked to Megan, she answered the phone at work and talked to me in a tiny little cubby aka the bathroom! 😉 Her excitement literally poured through my phone and I hung up PRAYING we would be a wedding team!! Our engagement session was just as fun and […]

Apr 18, 2017

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We originally were supposed to do this session on a Sunday but the forecast was calling for frigid temps and SNOW so we quickly rescheduled to the following day where the temperature was more forgiving. This little spot in First Landing where the spanish moss drapes so magically was so stunning in that early Spring […]

Mar 24, 2017

First Landing State Park Engagements with Spanish Moss

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Norfolk Botanical Gardens Engagements | Willie & Stephanie

Now be honest, when you look at these images can you tell that is was closer to 47* outside and everyone else walking around Norfolk Botanical Gardens was actually bundled up (as was I behind the camera!)? See, I didn’t think so!!!! It has been so sweet getting to watch Stephanie & Willie’s relationship and […]

Mar 18, 2017

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As I’m sitting here writing this there is a fresh 5″ of snow on the ground and it’s still falling, hard to imagine these pictures were shot just three days before that and it was nowhere near 20*!! Thank goodness because Brittani is like me and we just are NOT cold weather people, we can’t […]

Jan 10, 2017

Downtown Norfolk Engagements

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Oak Grove Lake Park Engagements | Kristen & Mason

We have had the best fall weather recently for pictures where the colors are so perfect but the temperatures are slightly warmer than normal and it makes this summer loving girl so happy!! Kristen came referred to me from one of my FAVORITE girls in the world (and past EMP bride!) so I knew she […]

Nov 25, 2016

Oak Grove Park Fall Engagement Photo

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I was about an hour from home, driving north on 64 towards Charlottesville, when my phone went off. “have you checked the weather” Jessica asked and my heart kind of sank. Quickly my assistant Samantha checked it and sure enough the weather forecast at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA called for rain starting at […]

Oct 28, 2016

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Slover Library | Norfolk Engagements

Usually when I get to do engagements, it’s months before the wedding. Some vendors are in place and the dress is usually bought but that’s it. Well that’s not the case with Cory & Taylor! They actually live and work in the Portland area and chose Charlottesville, Virginia as their destination wedding location. We shot these […]

Oct 25, 2016

downtown norfolk virginia engagement session pictures

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Oh these two….how can I even describe how magic this engagement session turned out to be? Shannon had her heart set on one of these huge trees but I had no clue where to find them! I knew they lived in Virginia Beach but had never really been to one. She stalked social media until […]

Oct 21, 2016

First Landing State Park Engagements White Dress

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Neon District Norfolk | Virginia Engagement Photographer | Katie & Josh

Oh my goshhhhhhh I am going to try so hard not to overwhelm you with images here 😉 First, you may recognize these two from their gorgeous just because session last year! Needless to say when I saw that Josh had proposed I was ecstatic for them!!! Enter in Katie asking if I would shoot […]

Aug 26, 2016

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Oh I could not love this bride any more! I have been so excited for this session!! Kristy is one of those people the first time we Facetimed, I got off and was like BAM my girl! She is so funny, warm, and witty it’s easy to get why Branden put a ring on it! […]

Aug 12, 2016

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