It feels so normal and natural to be back to shooting after a long COVID induced layoff. I cannot wait to see what 2021 brings!
A Sunset Engagement along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Winters in Virginia are pretty mild, most of the time. And its an incredible time to shoot. You still get great light and great sunsets and dont have to deal with the crowds at overlooks along the blue ridge parkway!
A Grand Teton Elopement
2020 has been full of a lot of really terrible things. It’s almost too cliche to say. But its also given us some really incredible experiences like more elopements and more incredible travel opportunities like this wedding. We got to fly out to Wyoming, and celebrate with these two in The Grand Teton National Park. It was a little hazy from forest fires which initially bummed me out. But then things took a turn at sunset. I am not sure I’ve experienced a better sunset ever.
Another Gorgeous Virginia, Blue Ridge Sunset
This is the kind of light we live for! We obsess over the color and how it relates to the where we shoot. And if we can put our couples right in the middle of it, I feel like we have hit the lottery. Shooting on the blue ridge parkway in Virginia almost always gives us that opportunity!!
Connor and Kelly
With everything 2020 has thrown at us, it has felt really really good getting back to shooting weddings again. YES we maintained social distancing guidelines, and we had to wear masks. And absolutely and as always, the staff at Trump Winery was nothing short of amazingly accommodating. So naturally when you pair that with a beautiful couple like Kelly and Connor, you are going to get beautiful images as well!
A Summer time Blue Ridge Parkway Engagement Session
Virginia always offers some of the most unique and beautiful opportunities to photograph people! AND this evening was no different!!
Spring in Virginia :: A Pippin Hill and Blue Ridge Parkway Engagement Session
A Beautiful Grand Teton Elopement
When we were asked to travel out west and shoot with these two we JUMPED at the opportunity. I couldn’t imagine a better backdrop than the Tetons, Teton National Park and a little bit of snow on the ground!
Happy New Year!
It’s officially the beginning of a new decade, and our team is pumped about the weddings, engagements, and events we have lined up for 2020. We’re so happy with how 2019 went, and we wanted to show you a few highlighted photos from the year! Check them out below, and we’ll be back next week with regular posting on the blog. Happy New Year!
Andrew & Claire
Carlos & Marta
Jessica & Rahul
Meredith & Jared
Molly & Dave
Andrew & Michelle
Nate & Tonya
Robyn & Joshua
Terry & Kelsey
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
This week, we’re taking some time off to surround ourselves with those we love for the holidays. We hope that no matter what you are celebrating this season, you enjoy moments of relaxation with your family and friends. We’ll see you soon with some more wedding and engagement updates from the amazing year we’ve had!
photo: Madeline & Connor’s wedding
Sorella Farms Sweethearts
Sorella Farms is a venue in Evington, VA, which is very close to the Lynchburg area. Nate and Tonya shared intimate nuptials on the farm, making the most of the small moments while also ensuring their guests had an amazing time. Some of our favorite touches include Tonya’s white Converse shoes with her dress, the couple’s creative guest book (pictured directly below), and the window escort display. See below to pick your favorites!
Engagement Session: Furry Friend Edition!
It’s impossible to not love this engagement session we had the pleasure of shooting with Jessica and Rahul. Complete with four cats and a friendly dog, there was no shortage of excitement or love. The sun was in the perfect place for us to catch some rays in our photos, and it couldn’t have lit up the Blue Ridge Parkway as the background of the couple’s moments any better. Fall in love with this shoot below!
Boho-Chic Whimsical Wedding
Matt and Nicole’s September wedding had so many details unlike others we’ve seen - and we loved it. We featured some of them below, such as the macrame chair backs at the reception and the escort display riddled with bright green vines. The weather was beautiful, the couple was overjoyed, and it was a great day all around! This wedding was at Shadow Creek, a venue we mention often because we love shooting there and working with their awesome staff. Check out our highlights below!
Early Autumn Wedding at Shadow Creek
Earlier this fall, we were privileged to be a part of Michelle and Andrew’s wedding at Shadow Creek. We love working at this venue in Northern Virginia often, and every wedding we capture there is unique. Shadow Creek provides a light, airy space inside their barn for a great party, as well as a picturesque area outside for a ceremony. Also, their horse is available in the stable attached to the barn, which is a guest favorite (see below)! Michelle and Andrew made sure every detail of their day was perfect - and it really was.
Engagement Session: In the Mountains
Terry and Kelsey were such a joy to work with during their recent engagement session. We were able to capture them in an amazing sunset as well as a bit after the sunset, when the sky was at its bluest. And don’t worry, they sported their Green Bay Packers’ jerseys in a few shots as well (featured at the end). We wish we could pick a favorite!
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! We’re thankful for so many things, some of which you can see below. From family to friends to our beloved pets, we have so much to be thankful for. We’ll see you all next week on the blog with more fall weddings and engagements!
Glamorous Details at The Ryland Inn
Dave and Missy’s end-of-summer nuptials were a pleasure to witness. The couple wed at The Ryland Inn in New Jersey, and there didn’t seem to a be a single detail they missed. From their clothes and accessories to the way every area of the ceremony and reception room looked, you could tell the couple had thought everything through. The glamour was present, as was the love. We’re so happy for this couple! Check below for some of our favorite moments from the wedding!
Engagement Session: Monumental Love
Christopher and Jill’s engagement session highlighted a lot of our favorite places in Washington, D.C. - the historic monuments! We spent time not only at the Lincoln Memorial and by the Reflecting Pond, but also on the National Mall. You can see the love the couple has not only for each other, but also for their pup in these photos. See some of our favorites from the session below!
Naturesque Woodland Wedding
Carlos and Marta’s wedding displayed everyone’s favorite wedding color - green! The wedding was outside in a wooded area, creating an intimate atmosphere for not only the couple, but all the guests as well. The bride fit in perfectly with the backdrop of the wedding with her naturally beautiful features (look at her long hair for reference!). The scenery of the wedding provided the only need for decor to be that of simple elegance. Every element of the wedding was a perfect match for the couple - warm and inviting.
A Perfect Sunset at West Manor Estate
Zachary and Nicole’s wedding took place near the end of August at West Manor Estate in Forest, VA. It was one of those dream days where it was cool and overcast, allowing for some bright, beautiful shots. The only potential downside to the overcast atmosphere at a wedding can be the lack of a sunset, and we weren’t sure we were going to have one for the couple’s big day. Then, at the last moment, the sun came down and the clouds broke, allowing for one of the warmest sunsets we’ve seen. We love celebrating the couple through the images we can get for them, and nabbing some sunset photos always excites us exponentially. Check out some highlights from Zachary and Nicole’s day below!
