Historic Smithfield Engagements: Alyssa & Tyler

When you see these engagement portraits of Alyssa and Tyler you will think that they get photographed together all of the time, they look that comfortable, happy and genuine! But honestly, this was their first time being photographed and Alyssa and I had many emails about what she wanted to wear, her nerves and the location she wanted their engagement … Read More

Virginia Beach Pungo Engagements: Jaqueline & Jordan

Jaqueline and Jordan have been together for years and they know each other extremely well! When thinking of a place for their engagement session, Jacqueline’s family farm was the place that they both instantly thought of. It is where they have spent many day taking their dogs to swim in the waterway behind their farm. It is where Jacqueline grew … Read More

Francis Land House Engagements: Amanda & Jeremiah

Amanda and Jeremiah are getting married this November at the Williamsburg Winery in Virginia. We opted to photograph their engagement portraits at a historical home, which better matched their wedding venue style and the rest of their wedding! I have loved photographing at the Francis Land House in Virginia Beach, Virginia and getting to photograph a fun couple like Amanda … Read More

Virginia Beach Engagements in the Park: Mariecar & Josh

I got to meet Mariecar almost a year ago when I photographed her sister, Monica’s, wedding when she was a bridesmaid! Josh and  Mariecar have a beautiful daughter together and she was also a flower girl in Monica’s bridal party! When Josh and Mariecar got engaged we needed to add him to the list of people that I have photographed … Read More

Friday Recap: Caitlin & Ryan at Commonwealth Brewing Company

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Wedding season is in full swing and I could not be happier than I am right now with the year thus far! I truly feel like I have made great relationships with all of my couples and I know that long after their wedding day I will still be in touch with them. This weekend I have two weddings, Caitlin … Read More

Norfolk’s Neon District Engagements: Kacee & Ryan

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Kacee and Ryan showed up to their engagement session in bright colors, to match the Norfolk Arts District, and with their adorable puppy Marley! Everyone knows that I am sucker for dogs so I always love when we include your fur babies into your engagement session for a little while! Just look at my puppy Foster, he gets an entire … Read More