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THE J ST. CLAIR BLOG

I have to give the biggest shoutout to Stacy and Tanyon for being absolutely amazing to work with. Leading up to their engagement session, the forecast was calling for sunshine and warm temps. While on the way to Great Falls, the clouds rolled in and and sunshine was disappearing. I was super hopeful that it […]

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Stacy + Tanyon | Great Falls Park Engagement Session

Engagements

August 2, 2022

Lisa and Garrett had the most beautiful summer wedding at one of my all-time favorite venues! Leading up to their wedding, I knew it was going to be a wonderful celebration. When I walked in the bridal suite, the girls were finishing hair and makeup while listening to Morgan Wallen and sipping mimosas. Talk about […]

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Lisa + Garrett | Bealeton, VA Wedding at Morais Vineyards and Winery

Weddings

July 26, 2022

This session was a stunner! Sam and Will were wonderful to work with, and we had some of the prettiest light to photograph in! Those two things are a photographer’s dream, and make for a great engagement session. After hearing about all of their wedding plans, I cannot wait for their celebration next year! Scroll […]

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Sam + Will | Vienna Engagement Session

Engagements

July 14, 2022

Who doesn’t love a beautiful summer wedding! Megan and Chris tied the knot in June surrounded by their loved ones, and it was such a heartfelt celebration to witness. From the beautiful details (you’ll love all the hydrangeas!), to the fun reception, it sure was fun to celebrate alongside them as I documented all the […]

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Megan + Chris | Warrenton, VA Wedding at Fauquier Springs Country Club

Weddings

July 10, 2022

Last month, I met Ceci and Joe at the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for their engagement session. I had the BEST time with them- it truly felt more like I was hanging out with friends than “working.” Safe to say I am super excited for their wedding next year at one of my all-time favorite […]

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Ceci + Joe | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Engagement Session

Engagements

July 5, 2022

June was a busy month with four weddings, and I kicked off all the festivities with Brianna and Ben’s wedding. Everything about this wedding was so personal, and Brianna and Ben put so much effort into all the heartfelt details. They chose a very significant date; June 7th was the day Brianna’s great-grandparents got married, […]

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Brianna + Ben | Warrenton, VA Wedding

Weddings

July 1, 2022

I forgot how many times this session had to be postponed due to rain, so needless to say I was excited to finally meet Jasmine and Matthew for their engagement portraits! They picked Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for the location which is a super pretty park in Vienna. If you’ve never been, it is a great […]

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Jasmine + Matthew | Vienna Engagement Session

Engagements

June 24, 2022

This wedding will forever be a favorite. From the stunning venue, to the classic details to the outstanding vendor team, it was truly a photographer’s dream. But what really made this day so special was working with Ashleigh and Dalton. They are two of the kindest people, and it was so easy to celebrate alongside […]

Lexington wedding portrait

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Ashleigh + Dalton | Lexington, VA Wedding at The Seclusion

Weddings

June 16, 2022

Another spring engagement session on the blog! Sara and James decided to do their engagement session in Old Town Warrenton, and we had a great time chatting all about their wedding plans. They are getting married at the beautiful Shadow Creek Weddings and Events in Purcellville later this year and I can’t wait for their […]

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Sara + James | Old Town Warrenton Engagement Session

Engagements

June 10, 2022

The sweetest spring wedding for such a sweet couple! Their love for each other, the Lord, and their families was just incredible to witness, and it was an honor to photograph this wedding for Haylie and Nathanael. Not only was their day full of love, Haylie selected the perfect spring color palette. All the touches […]

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Haylie + Nathanael | Warrenton, VA Wedding at Trinity Baptist Church

Weddings

June 3, 2022