In July, I drove down to Richmond to meet Andrew and Nicole at Maymont Garden for their Summer Maymont Garden Engagement Session. This garden was so gorgeous I really could have photographed there all day especially with a couple like Andrew and Nicole. They are an absolute hoot!! They are easy going, fun, silly, and just the type of people I love surrounding myself with.
We choose a super hot day (roughly 99 degrees) to have their engagement session but it was so much fun none of us really minded. The garden’s closed at 7pm and time slipped away from us so we found ourself locked in the park. We decided to jump the 7 foot fence. Being 8 months pregnant and Nicole being in a dress didn’t make for the easiest time getting over but we found ourselves laughing about it for sure! I joked how it was my last adventurous thing before baby comes.
Looking forward to photographing their June 2020 wedding at the Woodlands at Algonkian! It’s going to be a gorgeous, fun filled wedding no doubt about it!
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Some wedding days stay with you not because of every detail, but because of how they felt. This sunny fall wedding at Rust Manor House in Leesburg was exactly that kind of day—calm, beautiful, and filled with so much heart. Rust Manor House was glowing in the autumn light, with crisp air, golden leaves, and […]
After a few weather-related reschedules, this year’s mini sessions finally came together on a truly perfect fall day. This tree instantly caught everyone’s attention, with clients asking if it was intentionally chosen for the sessions—and it really did feel meant to be. We photographed it at peak color, and just one week later the leaves […]
Starting the day photographing Meridith and Andrew’s engagement session in Winchester couldn’t have been more perfect. As the sun rose, a soft layer of fog rolled in, creating the dreamiest atmosphere and the most beautifully moody images. After having to reschedule because of rain, we decided to embrace the fog—and it added so much character […]
The best compliment a photographer can receive? Being invited back again and again. Watching this sweet family grow over the years has been such an honor—from maternity and newborn photos to family sessions, minis, birthdays, and now welcoming another baby. As they settled into life as a family of four (and wrapped up building their […]
Why You Need a Wedding Day Emergency Kit Weddings are full of unforgettable moments—but they also come with a little unpredictability. From wardrobe malfunctions to last-minute fixes, it’s always a good idea to be prepared with a wedding day emergency kit. While your planner may have one on hand, I always recommend having your own. […]
Prepping for a Family Session // How to Have a Stress-free Experience Family photo sessions are such a beautiful way to document this season of life—but let’s be real, getting everyone ready and out the door can feel like a lot. With a little planning and the right mindset, your session can be both smooth […]
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