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We met Brandon + Allison on a gorgeous sunny evening at the Virginia State Capitol- where we kicked off their engagement session! One of my favorite parts of meeting our couples is hearing about their wedding planning! It’s so refreshing to be able to relate to our brides + give them recommendations outside of just […]

Engagements, Uncategorized

June 16, 2016

Virginia State Capitol and Canal Walk Engagement Session| Brandon + Allison

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When we first met Maggie + Joe a few months ago, Matthew + I knew instantly that we were going to have so much fun being part of their big day! We’re all from the same small town just outside of Richmond + we’re so thankful for this because it allowed us to photograph their […]

Wedding

May 19, 2016

Woodlake Pavilion Wedding |Maggie + Joe

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It’s only fitting that it’s leap year and I’m officially taking the largest leap in my entire life….. YESTERDAY, was my first official day of being a full-time photographer (say WHAT?) This day has been long in the making. The dream started about four years ago when I graduated high school. After holding the normal […]

Business, Personal

May 17, 2016

I’m taking the LEAP…….

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The day was windy, the sky was cloudless, and the ocean was peaceful. April 26th was the PERFECT day for a wedding! Austin & Ericka went to Lee Davis High School together. Although they didn’t date in high school, they still had common friends. They went a few years without talking and reconnected…get this: via […]

Wedding

May 4, 2016

Outer Banks Beach Wedding | Austin + Ericka

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We first met Joe + Maggie a few months back at their wedding consultation! We knew instantly that they’d be a complete blast to work with!! (Side note: Joe’s Grandmother actually found us on Angie’s List and apparently we’re ranked the third best wedding photographer in Richmond!) Joe + Maggie are a DREAM to work […]

Engagements, Uncategorized

April 1, 2016

Pony Pasture Engagement Session | Joe + Maggie

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Not many people know that one of my absolute favorite things to photograph at the engagement session + on the wedding day are the RINGS!!! Each ring is so unique. And in my opinion, each ring perfectly describes the bride it goes with. (Fun fact, we LOVE to bring our own props with us to sessions […]

Business, Engagements, Wedding

January 1, 2016

The Best of 2015 Ring Shots

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If you had asked me two years ago where I’d be today, I know for a fact that I wouldn’t have said photographing weddings. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a hopeless romantic, but it scared me to be a wedding photographer. Most people fail to realize how much responsibility a wedding photographer holds. […]

Business, Wedding

December 31, 2015

The Best of 2015 Weddings

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I’ve known Tyler + Julia since, well forever. We met back in high school + I’d like to say that Tyler + Julia met and fell madly in love because of me, but sadly that would be a lie. I will never forget at the beginning of their relationship, sitting in my art classes and […]

Engagements, Uncategorized

December 2, 2015

Blue Ridge Mountain Engagement Session | Tyler + Julia

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I’ve known Janelle + Ryan for about four years now. We can all thank Matthew for introducing us at Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Powhatan, Virginia! And I’m so happy to say we’ve all been friends ever since. Their engagement session was so much fun! And not to mention, they had the absolute perfect […]

Engagements

November 13, 2015

Powhatan, VA Engagement Session | Janelle + Ryan

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Today we’re going to chat about one of my absolute favorite things- THE proposal (no, not the one with Sandra Bullock + Ryan Reynolds, although I must say I do love that proposal too!). To begin, be sure to plan the proposal according to what your girlfriend likes! This of course means, do not plan […]

Engagements, Helpful Hints

November 11, 2015

Tips for the (Almost) Newly Engaged: 10 Tips for Planning the Proposal

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