Katie and Chase: Blue Ridge Parkway Adventurous Engagements

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I want to be in the mountains everyday, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, photographing adventurous couples, like Katie & Chase, who are deeply in love with each other! Elopements, anniversaries, engagements, you name it! Let’s hike together, have an adventure and photograph you two while we’re at it! Katie and Chase choose the Blue Ridge Parkway for their engagements because … Read More

Belle Isle Maternity Portraits: Megan and Steven

Megan and Steven met up with me at Belle Isle in Richmond, Virginia for their Fall maternity portraits. I met Megan through my hiking group, Her Hike Collective, and have chatted with her about this stage of their lives together many times. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to witness this adventurous couple embarking on possibly the … Read More

Studio at Wharf Hill: Virginia Bridal Portraits

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Merdie is finally married and I can share her gorgeous bridal portraits taken at the the Studio at Wharf Hill a few months ago! This vibrant and southern woman married her soulmate, John Roger, this past Saturday and I think he’d agree that she was the most beautiful bride. I met Merdie at the Studio at Wharf Hill in Smithfield, … Read More

Alana and Matt’s Anniversary Adventure Session: Skyline Drive, Virginia

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Alana and Matt’s anniversary adventure session started on Skyline drive! A popular spot for hiking and sightseeing. Where we stopped to take their portraits and explore a little you could connect to the Appalachian Trail. I have actually hiked that for a few miles to connect to the Hawksbill Mountain trail. If you can believe it, Alana and Matt were … Read More

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Maternity: Nicole + Tyler

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When your best friend asks you photograph her maternity portraits you happily say yes, and try to refrain from shouting the answer! My friends, Nicole and Tyler, are expecting their first baby in July and we went down to the North End at the Virginia Beach oceanfront to photograph their maternity portraits. These two love the beach and plan to … Read More

East Beach Norfolk Engagements: Kathleen + Chase

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On Wednesday the other week with the rain moving in we took our chances and went ahead with the East Beach engagement session for Kathleen and Chase! They have a trip to Ireland to get to and could not reschedule. Despite the looming clouds the rain held off for us. (But an umbrella remained ready at all times!) You will … Read More