Anniversary Portraits for Jayme and Tony: First Landing State Park

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How is it that Jayme and Tony are celebrating their first anniversary as Husband and Wife already? I feel as if it were just yesterday that we came together on the other side of First Landing State park for the most romantic and heartfelt First Look, on their wedding day. Tony held Jayme in his arms then, overcome with emotion, … Read More

Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Virginia Wedding Photographer

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After working together with Liz, the event coordinator at Norfolk Botanical Gardens, at a wedding last fall I knew that the Botanical Gardens was not only a gorgeous venue but a venue that was run by hardworking and caring individuals. We worked together through a hurricane and all of their employees worked as a team. They kept communicating to each … Read More

Marsala and Blush wedding at Marina Shores Yacht Club: Jayme & Tony

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Jayme and Tony wrote to me that they met dancing the night way on the dance floor, and when you see their wedding reception you will understand why I think they were able to instantly fall in love with one another! Their smiles, laughter and carefree character at their wedding reception was a true sight to see. Their family and … Read More

Francis Land House Anniversary: Kelsey & Anthony

Kelsey and Anthony were coming up on their one-year anniversary as husband and wife when we met up for these portraits. Kelsey was able to be pampered by Dhalia Edwards, for her makeup for their portrait session and after she slipped back into her wedding dress! I remember Kelsey adoring her wedding dress on the afternoon of their wedding day … Read More

Virginia Beach Anniversary Portrait: Neeta and Patrick

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It has been almost two years since Neeta and Patrick got married at the Signature at West Neck. We started their wedding day off at a house in Sandbridge that they rented and had their first look there. One of their portraits from the first few moments during their first look is one of my all time favorites, and an … Read More

Virginia Beach Coastal Anniversary Portraits: Marie and Cody

Marie and Cody met with me at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for their anniversary sessions and today is their One Year Anniversary of marriage! That is something to celebrate on the blog!! I love anniversary portrait sessions because they give me a chance to reconnect with my couples and catch up with them. They get to tell me al about … Read More