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Engagements

Alex + Carly | Claytor Lake Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing an engagement session at Claytor Lake where this couple met and Alex proposed!! We loved getting to know these two at their session and so happy we could squeeze in this session before their wedding day coming up in a few weeks!

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Connor + Jordan | Charleston Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing another Charleston South Carolina engagement session! We wondered the beautiful bridge turned into a park, Pitt Street Bridge, and then headed downtown. It took some work but we were able to get a few photos with the famous Rainbow Row homes so you don’t wanna miss this session!

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Chris + Anna | Carvins Cove Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing our recent engagement session at Carvins Cove in Roanoke, Virginia. This spring session has a surprise inside from their cute pup Mia!! Don’t miss out on this spring session at Carvins Cove!!

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Keith + Tiffany | Old Town Alexandria & Great Falls Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing our first engagement session in Old Town Alexandria. Tiffany and Keith wanted to incorprate their vintage wedding theme into their shoot by their outfits and the beautiful architecture in Alexandria. Check out this Old Town Alexandria engagement session on the blog!

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Engagements

Keith + Tiffany | Old Town Alexandria & Great Falls Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing our first engagement session in Old Town Alexandria. Tiffany and Keith wanted to incorprate their vintage wedding theme into their shoot by their outfits and the beautiful architecture in Alexandria. Check out this Old Town Alexandria engagement session on the blog!

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Bridal Portraits

Alex | Old City Cemetery Bridal Portraits

Today on the blog I am sharing a bridal portrait session inspired by the movie 27 dresses! Alex has been in all of her friends’ wedding and now it’s her time to to shine as the bride!! I never imagined bringing your bridesmaids to a bridal portrait session but honestly, I feel like this should be a normal part of these portraits!! And you’ll see why!

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Wes + Jess | Shenandoah National Park Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing an engagement session at the beautiful mountain top of Stony Man Mountain. The drive through Shenandoah National Park was beyond stunning of our Virginia Mountains. While the views were breath taking, we ran into problem at this shoot that is almost impossible to work around, so check it out!!!

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Featured

Spring Flat Lay Shoot with All the Dainty Details

Today on the blog I am sharing a styled shoot with one of the best planners in Charlottesville, VA: All the Dainty Details. This spring inspired styled shoot features both a soft, delicate, and romantic style and the bright, bold, energetic pops of color!

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Business

How I Quit My Full Time Job | Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

Today on the blog I am sharing how I took the leap of faith and quit my full time job!! I’m sharing some vulnerable things for sure but I hope this helps others take the leap as well!! This crazy, wonderful, risky, and rewarding entrepreneur life is well worth it!!

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Christian + Anah | Roanoke Engagement Session

Today on the blog I am sharing a winter engagement session in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. We started out at Wasena Park and then made our way to my favorite “Roanoke Rainbow Row” Townhouses! You don’t wanna miss their second where they are wearing something that I normally say is an Engagement session no no!!

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