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A few years ago, I met Janie when I went to her house to photograph her florals. She has some serious floral skills. But you know, we all are growing and so are our interests. Ever since we met she’d been talking about wanting to start something more personal. As she honed her ideas over […]

I met Morgan and Andrew at sunrise in Richmond’s Shockhoe Bottom! It wasn’t as cold as it could have been in February, but we did use my Cafe au Lait from Urban Farmhouse as a hand warmer a few times! During their session, we were sure to showcase all of Richmond, starting with an early morning […]

The first time I met Jill and John, we just CLICKED. These two are Virginians who share a love of USVI, Kenny Chesney, and anything laid back. I mean, I was basically saying, “Me too,” after every sentence of theirs. Anyway, the love story. These two got engaged after a near-deportation incident in St. John involving […]

I remember the first time I walked into Katie and Allen’s home. It was like I had stepped into a Southern Living magazine. Not only because of how it was decorated, but because of how hospitable they were – asking me if I wanted a drink or if I needed anything. We sort of knew […]

This session is the very reason why I love bridal portraits. Kristen is the definition of modern classic beauty. These photos make her look like a movie star, but she has a style and way about her would make any Hollywood starlet jealous. Kristen chose Monumental Church for her bridals because, well, just look at these photos. […]

Although surprisingly uncommon, Nicole and Andrew asked if they could do a sort of “day after” session once everything settled down from their wedding! With a huge wedding in Northern VA and rain all day, I’m so glad they opted for this. They took their afternoon to shoot at two of my favorite locations in RVA! […]

Weddings in Richmond, VA are some of my favorites! Not only because I get to visit friends, but because it’s close to our new home, too! Austin and Emma got married on the hottest weekend of the year, but I don’t think it mattered to these two. In fact it may have been reminiscent of the first […]

These college sweethearts decided to have their engagement session where they first met – University of Richmond! Nick and Nora met in a biology class. Nora was the first to talk to him, but Nick was the one who made some effort to make sure they sat at the same table so they could work […]

These two are proof that you don’t know when the rest of your life will walk through the door. Kristen and William struck up conversation while they were out with their friends one night. Neither knew each other and they didn’t even have mutual friends, and now they’re getting married. I was so excited when […]

I met Danny and Emily at Heritage, the foodie and cocktail lover’s dream of a restaurant nestled in the heart of Richmond. The couple is longtime friends with the owner, so we were able to sneak in before most of the patrons arrived for their engagement session! Oh how I love a couple with good taste […]