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We have officially made the call to stop photographing weddings after a 13 year career in the industry. Yep, I quit wedding photography. You are now reading the blog of a Virginia Beach Portrait Photographer. I can’t wait to see you in the North End. Pleasure House Point. First Landing State Park. But let’s back […]

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Under the overcast sky overlooking the Potomac River at The Osprey’s at Belmont Bay, Adrienne and Emil promised each other forever. They said, “We are together not because we need to be, but because we want to be.” Emil, in his vows, said he’d been completely fine as a single man, but in Adrienne, he […]

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American Rover Waterside Wedding in Norfolk Virginia. Deenie and Gary are a breath of fresh air! From the moment we connected on the phone, I knew that we would work so well together! It would be a shorter work day for me, but no matter how long I’m present on a wedding day, I aim to […]

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Intimate Wedding In Lexington Virginia. I am always, 100%, FOR my couples. Whatever they want, I want that for them and will do what it takes to make it happen! This wedding, another impacted by the effects of COVID, started as an idea to quickly get married somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Something quick. […]

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Citrus Inspired Styled Shoot in Smithfield Virginia. This past year, I stepped out on a limb and signed up for a styled shoot. I hadn’t been a part of a styled shoot in years. They are a great way to shoot with zero pressure AND get inspired, something that I struggle to pursue on my […]

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Rita and Patrick defied all odds and got married last weekend. They cerebrated with a brunch wedding at the Williamsburg Inn. With the governor’s restrictions in place, they found ways to make the day safe for everyone involved without sacrificing their vision. Their ceremony mass came early, allowing them to have a beautiful brunch reception […]

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I can’t wait to share these wedding images from Matt and Marissa’s Micro Wedding in Alexandria, Virginia! You guys are going to flip! I haven’t had a couple prove themselves to be more of a perfect match than Matt and Marissa. These two are equally caring, thoughtful, and just flat out excited to get married. Their […]

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As a Williamsburg wedding photographer, I find myself leaving Hampton Roads less and less for shoots. But when my cousin Nellie had to cancel her March wedding due to COVID, I immediately knew we had to do a bride and groom session any where they’d like. After their epic engagement session in Maui, I had […]

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Any day I get to visit Virginia horse country is a good day, especially if it’s a wedding. Middleburg holds a special place in my heart! Laura and John married at Goodstone‘s Manor House on a cozy, rainy day. We were able to get portraits outside and then the rain came so we took shelter […]

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Like many people, Kelsey and Nathan faced the decision of whether to wait to get married, or do something very small. They chose to get married as soon as possible! I drove up to my old stomping grounds in Harrisonburg, VA for their micro wedding in her sister’s beautiful backyard, which also happens to be […]

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