It’s just business as usual around here, still working on shoots I was able to sneak in before…well you know. Gabby and Kevin are getting married at a new wedding venue in Virginia beach this fall and I am SO excited to shoot their wedding on the beach! Talking to her on the phone she […]
Mar 25, 2020
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I just need to point out the obvious here, is Remi not the most adorable doodle dog you’ve seen? He’s huge and totally reminded me of Snuff from Sesame Street! Okay, now that’s I’ve got that out-of-the-way let’s get to his humans! Jess and Benji met when her parents hired him for some landscaping services […]
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Mar 22, 2020
March is truly in like a lion this year in Virginia Beach and that was definitely the case for Kelsey and Nick’s engagements! Since they were in town for only a brief moment trying to wrap up wedding plans we didn’t have a back up date for their engagements. The weather had been great all […]
Mar 18, 2020
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I always stress how important engagements pictures are so I am always up for doing them even if the wedding is only a few weeks away! Due to Matt’s job and his upcoming move before the wedding, we snuck these in after rescheduling them and I’m so glad the temperature perked up for us even […]
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Mar 9, 2020
If you’re thinking, hey didn’t I just see these two on the blog you are correct! We had a micro session last month but it started raining during our session so we called it off but luckily they were in town over the Thanksgiving weekend to sneak another one in! This was exciting because I […]
Dec 9, 2019
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2019 has been SO wonderful for me with every single client. I have been overwhelmed with such generous and fantastic couples who have invited me into one of the most important and special days of their lives. I say it all the time that it’s truly just such an honor to be behind the camera […]
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Nov 7, 2019
AHHHHH fall light for engagements is here and I am LOVING it!!!! While I’m a true summer lover, heat and ocean air for me, there is something SO beautiful about the less intense fall sun! I mean just look at these two!! Jeff is the brother to one of my sweet sweet past brides, Whitney, […]
Nov 5, 2019
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Can I be honest for a second? PLanning engagement sessions when hair and makeup is involved and couples are coming from out of town can be stressful. We watched the weather like hawks here and it totally seemed like it would clear, but as I was on my way to this session rain moved in!! […]
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Nov 1, 2019
Most people would agree taking your car in for service is not only dreadful but highly unlikely to lead to a friendship, let alone a love connection but that’s exactly what happened with Andrew and Sarah. When he took his chevy in to be serviced and Sarah was one of the employees, that was it. […]
Oct 29, 2019
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Oh Shadowcreek we meet again BUT this time…in much cooler weather! Friday weddings are my JAM, I absolutely love them and the entire vibe the day brings! Everyone comes together and is so ready to party, they stay until the very end and are ready for the after party! If I could go back, I’d […]
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Oct 19, 2019
There’s nothing like shooting in your own backyard for a perfect end of summer beach wedding! When Cindi emailed me they were doing a destination wedding in Sandbridge and renting a beautiful beach house I couldn’t wait to be a part of it! Cindi and her family made all the decorations, from these huge dream […]
Oct 11, 2019
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Typically I get to do engagements months and months prior to the wedding date but then I have to wait SO long before I get my couples in front of my camera again! Well not Jessica and John because they get married next month! I’m so glad we were able to find one day we […]
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Oct 3, 2019
After my last wedding in August I took a little shooting break as the boys ended summer and we started a new chapter of BOTH of them being in school full-time!! It’s been quite the adjustment around here and honestly I miss them! But this session was the perfect way to get back behind the […]
Sep 25, 2019
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Do you recognize these two? Their engagements last fall at Carter Mountain Orchard are some of my favorite ever because the weather was dreary but having the entire mountain to ourselves allowed us to spend so much time shooting and having incredible views of Charlottesville! Waiting for their wedding seems like it took forever, but […]
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Aug 30, 2019
Shannon and Nate were married on a gorgeous and warm August day at the beautiful Shadowcreek Weddings and Event venue in Northern Virginia. I love this little gem, just outside of the busy DC area. Set on top of a hill with beautiful views, tons of space, the prettiest sunset glow and even sweet Gus […]
Aug 26, 2019
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When I look at this wedding I am quickly reminded that on your wedding day, the only thing that truly matters is you’re married at the end of the day! Brooke and Cory chose the beautiful Historic Mankin Mansion and I was so excited to shoot there! Honestly, I had never heard about it […]
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Jul 30, 2019
Outdoor sessions in July are always a challenge because the heat and also the super late sunset means we start much later in the day, but outdoor MATERNITY sessions are definitely the toughest! My sweets momma’s are troopers!! Ailsa was just SO excited to take maternity pictures she didn’t even care about the temps, which […]
Jul 23, 2019
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I shared briefly that getting to do Kimrah’s maternity session (for the second time!!) was super special because not only is she a past bride, but she is FAMILY!!!! Her brother is married to Kenny’s sister so as far as I’m concerned she’s my sister in law. I’ve known her since she was a teenager […]
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Jul 11, 2019
I think I could honestly shoot every maternity near the beach, not only because the light is just stunning but because I feel like everyone just looks so peaceful out there! Rachel is freaking GLOWING (do people use the work freaking in blog posts? Meh, oh well!) I can’t even believe she is nearing the […]
Jul 9, 2019
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After these two made their engagement session a favorite by working through the rain, I knew no matter what the weather gave them on their wedding day it would be beautiful and I was right!! Now in all fairness, we had gorgeous weather. 70s and buckets of sunshine with a heavy breeze off the water […]
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Jun 25, 2019
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