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

Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Wedding: Ash and Chris

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Chris and Ash’s wedding day started as an overcast afternoon in the mountains. When I arrived Ash was having fun with her bridesmaids, all in matching robes, getting dolled up and drinking mimosas together! It was suppose to rain all day but as we headed out for her and Chris’ first look the sun began to shine! Their first look … Read More

Hermitage Museum and Gardens Wedding: Emma and Jason

Emma and Jason got married on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. They were surrounded by family in the rose garden as they said their vows to each other. They walked hand in hand together to their wedding ceremony and I love that they choose to do that together. There is something sentimental about having a bride … Read More

Dear August

Dear August, My “to-do list” is long already. It consists of, editing an engagement session, an anniversary session, one elopement ceremony and portraits, one entire wedding, blogging all of those that were just mentioned, four more portrait sessions just this week, second shooting a wedding with another photographer this weekend and a new client meeting this Saturday. Are you exhausted … Read More

A Bride’s Guide to Wedding Photography

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A bride’s to-do list can become long and stressful quickly, especially the last few weeks before your wedding day. There are a few key actions that you can take to help the flow and ease of your day which in turn allows you to enjoy every moment more thoroughly. From one wedding photographer and bride to another bride planning their wedding … Read More

Marina Shores Yacht Club Wedding: Caitlin & Ryan

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Caitlin & Ryan are high school sweethearts! I know, we do not get to hear that to often now-a-days so I always think it is extra special when I hear this. They had class together when they were juniors in high school and Ryan nicknamed Caitlin, Cheese, which he still fondly calls her to this day. They did not explain … Read More