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Wedding

Jul 7

Marcus & Samantha: Cousiac Manor Wedding

When driving to the Cousiac Manor, I got off 64 and thought, “I must almost be there.” But then I kept going, and going, and going…. until finally. There it was: set around lush, golden fields and sparkling, blue water. It took my breath away. What an incredible location for a wedding. Marcus and Sam had […]

Wedding

Jul 1

Jay & Stephanie: Planter’s Club of Suffolk Wedding

When I think about the length of nine years, it kind of blows my mind. Nine years ago I would have been 17 and to think about how much has changed in those 9 years is crazy. How different I am, my friends are, my family is, and the world around me. So different. But […]

Wedding

Jun 9

Spencer & Kelley: Eastern Shore Garden Wedding at Elkington

“I can’t believe this is all happening. Everything is exactly how I imagined it would be.” Those were Kelley’s exact words as she arrived at Elkington. That is exactly how every bride should feel! According to Kelley’s bridesmaids, they said that she had been planning for this day since high school. But that the day […]

Wedding

May 31

George & Caitlin: Bright Lynchburg Grace Church Wedding

This wedding was so special to me. As I wrote in their engagement session post, George and I go all the way back to high school, but we also both went to Virginia Tech where we became better friends. So much so that George felt like an older brother. At George & Caitlin’s engagement session, I […]

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Style Me Pretty Foggy Wedding

May 17

Colby & Callie: Peaks of Otter Lodge Wedding

I left before dark and started my trip to Peaks of Otter. I saw the sun rise and poke through the overcast sky in places as I drove. It gave me a bit of hope: maybe the sun will shine today. But as I ascended in elevation up the mountain, the clouds seemed to multiply […]

Photography, Wedding

May 5

Michael & Sarah: Rose Hill Plantation Wedding Nashville NC

Ohhh you guys. You guys. I have been excitedly anticipating this wedding since I met with Sarah back in early 2015. That coupled with the excitement of my first wedding of the year just sent this one out of the park. It was GORGEOUS. We had an incredible day. The sun was shining, flowers blooming, […]

Wedding

Jan 8

John & Katy: Snowy Mountain Lake Lodge Christmas Themed Wedding

If you remember from what I wrote for their engagement session, John & Katy aren’t just clients, they are dear, dear friends. Katy and I have known each other and been friends our whole lives. We were less than a year old when our paths crossed and we’ve been friends ever since! Katy is such […]

Wedding

Nov 10

Drew & Jordan: Fort Belvoir Fairfax Chapel Wedding

As a wedding photographer, you look forward to all your weddings, but then sometimes there are a few which are slightly more anticipated. Drew & Jordan’s wedding was that for me! Drew & Jordan are two of the sweetest, most Godly people I’ve had the opportunity to photograph. Their love for each other and the […]

Wedding

Sep 18

Allen & Jamie: Roanoke Country Club Wedding

Oh, friends. This wedding absolutely has my heart. From the beautiful light pink and mint details to the European-styled country club building, everything Allen & Jamie planned turned out just so lovely. But my swooning over this wedding goes beyond the pretty details. I love this couple so dearly. Their love for the Lord and […]

Wedding

Jul 28

Eric & Sandy: Lewis-Ginter Botanical Garden Jamaican Wedding

What wedding do you get when you mix a bride’s Jamaican heritage, a perfect summer day, and two lovers of the sea and family? This amazing wedding! From the time Sandy and I first started chatting about her wedding, she knew she wanted a wedding inspired by her Jamaican roots and the sea. The serene feeling […]

Wedding

Jul 21

Drew & Christy: Sinkland Farms Wedding Riner Virginia

From the moment Christy and I began emailing last winter, I knew that her and Drew’s wedding day was going to be an absolutely beautiful one. As Christy began to nail down her vision of the day and expressed to me her excitement about having neutrals with pops of purple, I started to swoon! Those […]

Wedding

Jun 26

Christian & Kim: Virginia Transportation Museum Wedding Roanoke Virginia

Some of my fondest memories of high school are from Governor’s School. For me, I loved meeting peers who also desired to over-achieve academically and had similar interests. I loved my time there and the friends I made. One of those friends was Christian. We took science and research classes together. We even went on the […]

Wedding