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I met Melinda and David for the first time at a coffee shop in Charlottesville. I loved hearing how they were planning to move forward with their wedding no matter which Phase the Governor declared. They would adjust accordingly, but they were going to get married. I love seeing couples so excited to get married. […]

Micro Wedding. Intimate Wedding. Elopement. No matter what you call it, if you were planning a big wedding and are now having to make it smaller, you’re probably grieving the change of plans and the loss of, “what I’ve always imagined.” Recently, I’ve heard from several of my clients and inquiries that they are looking for […]

In March this year, the wedding industry knew the 2020 season would look different. We went from venues to backyards, hugs to masks, catering to home cooked meals, directing people closer together [“smush” is my typical instruction] to asking people if they wanted socially distanced family formals. But with all of these changes, one thing […]

I’ve spent most of today pouring over these photos from my last wedding of 2019 as I sit in my cozy Williamsburg home during this COVID-19 crisis. I’ve just placed the order for their album, and I think it’s about time for their blog post, wouldn’t you say?! These two met at the gym. Cody […]

As I wrap up another year, I think about all of my amazing clients who made this year what it was! I love my job and I love all of the people who make it possible. And because of them, I have had a renewed pep this year. But now is not the time to […]

Valeria and Keith will always hold a little favorite place in my heart. They are those rare type of humans who just own who they are and go with it. Valeria planned a wedding that incorporated her and Keith’s love for Dr. Who, Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, horses, Harry Potter, her Italian heritage, and […]

If I had to give my weddings a title, this one would be: The Tiny Dancer and the Piano Man. Casey and Ash met as performers on cruise ships – more about that in their engagement session blog post. They are so talented and smart and probably the most fun travel buddies. They planned a […]

The only other time I’ve photographed a wedding at the Marriott Ranch, it was SO magical. Like, literally double rainbows involved. I knew coming in that this place had all of the ingredients for another amazing wedding day. Silvia gave me a big hug when I arrived, and I could sense the excitement in the […]

This is the story of a sweet northern girl who fell in love with a southern boy. These two got married at their church in Richmond with so many of their friends and family. During their engagement session, we talked about how they both loved Charleston, and so I knew we had to take portraits […]

These two are in Maui RIGHT NOW [and I’m so jealous!], but I’m excited to be here blogging and sharing this sunshine filled day with you! One day after Dorian dropped some rain on Virginia, Lauren and Colin celebrated with their friends and family and it was just the best day. The day started with […]