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Another beautiful spring engagement session!  I love getting to photograph engagement sessions at meaningful locations. When Lauren asked if we could take their engagement photos with the cows on their farm, I was so excited.  For one, I love getting to explore new locations to find the best light for my clients.  Secondly, how special […]

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Lauren + Zach | Catlett Engagement Session

Engagements

April 13, 2022

Earlier this month, I met up with Megan and Chris in Warrenton for their engagement session.  If their engagement session is indicative of their wedding day, I know it’s going to be a sweet celebration.  These two were a dream to work with and didn’t mind walking throughout old town to so we could capture […]

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Megan + Chris | Old Town Warrenton Engagement Session

Engagements

March 22, 2022

If you love dreamy winter weddings, you’ll love this blog post!  Kamry and RW got married at the beautiful Silk Mill in downtown Fredericksburg, and it was the best way to kick off my 2022 season.  If you know me, you know that winter is not my favorite season by any means, but I absolutely […]

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Kamry + RW | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding at The Silk Mill

Weddings

March 1, 2022

2021 was full of wonderful weddings, but I also had the pleasure of documenting numerous portrait sessions throughout the year.  It is always an honor to document portrait sessions, whether they are engagement sessions, senior/graduation photos, family sessions or “just because” photos.  This year, my sessions took me from the Shenandoah Mountains, to Blacksburg and […]

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Best of 2021 | Portraits

Engagements

February 1, 2022

I feel like I was just blogging my Best of 2020- Weddings post, and now I am selecting my favorite photos from 2021!  Time truly flies when you are living out your dreams and photographing amazing weddings.  It is quite humbling to be able to witness these beautiful celebrations and be trusted with documenting timeless […]

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Best of 2021 | Weddings

Weddings

January 17, 2022

Today, I am sharing my last wedding for the 2021 season on the blog.  Kirsten and Austin had the most beautiful day at Renback Barn.  The weather was mild, the sun was shining… basically it was a photographer’s dream! My last wedding of 2020 was also at Renback, and the weather was just as lovely. […]

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Kirsten + Austin | Madison, VA Wedding at Renback Barn

Weddings

January 11, 2022

Right before Christmas, I met Erin and Stephen in Culpeper for their engagement session.  It was super chilly, but we made the best of it and they were troopers as I took them to all my favorite downtown portrait locations.  I am forever thankful for the best clients!  They are getting married at the beautiful […]

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Erin + Stephen | Downtown Culpeper Engagement Session

Engagements

January 7, 2022

I knew this wedding would be one for the books, but when it came to the actual wedding day, I was completely blown away by just how incredible the entire day was from start to finish.  Ashley and Ivan are two of the nicest people, and it was so easy to tell just how loved […]

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Ashley + Ivan | Purcellville, VA Wedding at Tranquility Farm

Weddings

December 28, 2021

This was such a sweet wedding.  Olivia and Derek are incredibly nice, down to earth and I just loved working with them.  They picked Stover Hall for their wedding venue and I was so excited to photograph there.  The views of the mountains are amazing, plus it has a great space for ceremonies and receptions, […]

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Olivia + Derek | Luray, VA Wedding at Stover Hall

Weddings

November 16, 2021

A wonderful couple, beautiful weather, great details, amazing venue and a fun crowd is a recipe for a fantastic wedding.  Corey and Trevor had just that for their late September wedding.  Their day was simply lovely from start to finish and one of those weddings that was truly just a joy to document.  Corey put […]

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Corey + Trevor | Berryville, VA Wedding at Historic Rosemont Springs

Weddings

November 3, 2021