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Wedding & Brand Photographer serving Central Virginia! 

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Market at Grelen | Lavender & Spring Greenhouse Wedding | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer

Meredith & Chris had the most lovely,  lavender filled wedding Charlottesville mountains. The Market at Grelen features an array of greenhouses, rolling hills, and vibrant colors around every turn. We started this spring wedding at the cozy Spottswood Lodge getting ready cottage down the road. The girls were quietly finessing their dresses and getting hair […]

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Vibrant Jewish Wedding at King Family Vineyard with Colorful Pink Décor

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The colorful wedding trend is truly taking over, and I’m here for it! King Family Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia was the perfect backdrop for this vibrant wedding couple. The shades of pink, perfectly accented the natural wood tones and mountain views at their venue. Rebecca and John had the best “nothing can keep you down” […]

Intimate City Engagement in Georgetown | Southern Virginia Wedding Photographer

An inside look at the most dreamy Georgetown engagement session on the crowded city streets. This spring I got to meet up with Andrea and Hunter for an evening with the iconic Georgetown cobblestone streets and daydream worthy row homes. Their connection and playful affection was so contagious and I can’t wait to celebrate their […]

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Monument Avenue Engagement Session | Richmond Wedding Photographer

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City engagement sessions always require a creative set of poses and patience. I love the ability to document my couples with a sentimental backdrop, exploring the neighborhoods where their relationship first began. Monument Avenue, is a historic gem of row homes and foliage in downtown Richmond, Virginia. It’s a massively popular location choice, for good […]

Micro-Wedding Benefits | How to Personalize Your Guest Experience

Everyone thinks of micro-weddings as a purely budgetary decisions. Yes, inviting less guests, is the easiest way to save money when wedding planning. However there are a ton of extra benefits to having a smaller guest count. My favorite perk is the incredible flexibility to make your wedding day your own! In this blog I’m […]

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Colorful & Youthful Studio Branding Session | Richmond Brand Photographer

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Branding sessions are perfect for showcasing a day in the life of your business. Jam packed with personality, brand photos allow you to create images with client connecting colors, and style! I absolutely adore getting to work with so many amazing female business owners throughout Virginia. This is one of my favorite branding session galleries. […]