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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 […]

Colorful Summer Wedding | Keswick Vineyard | Virginia Wedding Photographer

Summer weddings in Virginia can always bring unexpected rain storms. Luckily with the stunning Charlottesville Wedding venue at Keswick Vineyard there are endless portrait options for any weather. Marjory and Duncan’s celebration featured the most vibrant colors, from the summer greens, to the storm clouds rolling in the background, and pops of pinks in their […]

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Rainy Summer Wedding with Inspired Floral Details at King Family Vineyard

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Sometimes unpredictable weather can make for the most dreamy and unexpected backdrops. That was certainly the case for Deia and Matt’s summer wedding day at King Family Vineyard. With the hot temperatures and the mountain air, there is always looming threat of a summer storm! I’m so thankful for this amazing couples who never let […]