Golden Pleasure House Point Session | Jessica and Adam Jessica and Adam had their lovely Engagement Session at the Pleasure House Point Park in Virginia Beach. It happens to be one of my favorite places to photograph because of how large it is and the beautiful light you can get in the area. The open spaces is great for creative wide shots just as much as intimate close ups. This is a pretty popular spot to have photos taken in the area but I love it! It doesn’t matter how many other people may be around, it always feel like you are there by yourself. Jessica and Adam…
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Munden Point Park Engagement | Kaitlyn and Joe
Munden Point Park Engagement Kaitlyn and Joe This Munden Point Park Engagement is all about Microbiology and what a romantic subject is. Love is everywhere, just like microbiology! Ok, I am kidding. It is about Kaitlyn and Joe who met in Microbiology class. They study buddy together and after that first test, they had their first date. You can say that love is “bios”. Yes, I may indeed pun my way into this blog post and I have no shame. By the way, “bios” means life. *Insert smart smile here* Since then, they’ve watched the sunset on a Washington DC rooftop, have been each other’s career and life supporters and…
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Pagoda Norfolk Engagement | Katie and Chris
Pagoda Norfolk Engagement Katie and Chris Katie and Chris are getting married! They were the winners of my Engagement Session Giveaway and I am so happy they won! They are naturals in front of each other and the camera. We did the Pagoda during one of the crazies times of the year in Norfolk. Do you know that little festival they do called Harborfest? Yep, we are brave like that. Fortunately, it wasn’t that crazy in our area and I got to create a lovely Harbofest image my way. There is a lot of smooching coming, so brave yourselves. Can I say the main image is one of my favorites from…
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Pleasure House Point Anniversary Session | Kelly and Bryan
Pleasure House Point Anniversary Session Kelly and Bryan I am in love with this Pleasure House Point Anniversary Session! First, Kelly and Bryan did not win my Engagement/Anniversary Giveaway, but they certainly won my heart with their story of resilience and love above all. Their story: Bryan and the Kelly met online at the most unlikely of times. Finding love had to be the last thing on the Bryan’s mind at a time he was about to be deployed. Just two weeks before his deployment, he met the lady that would come to mean the world to him. As you would have guessed, countless emails were exchanged during this time…
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Norfolk Waterside Engagement Session | Michelle & Keith
Waterside Engagement Session Michelle & Keith Michelle & Keith are getting married! I can tell you they are indeed two sweet souls. They’ve found in each other an enduring love. One with support and understanding. Keith is a true gentleman as he caters to Michelle and she reciprocates with love and smiles. I love to hear how my couples meet, so of course, I always ask. I will shortly tell you their story, one that reminds you that when someone is for you, well, they’ll answer your message. How they met One fateful day, Keith was scrolling through his friend list online and eventually stumbled on Michelle’s beauty. He took…
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Rudee Inlet Engagement | Ingrid & Juan
Rudee Inlet Engagement Session Ingrid & Juan This Rudee Inlet Engagement was out of the norm. There were guinea pigs and if you know me, you’ll know I love guinea pigs! I was so excited when Ingrid mentioned wanting to integrate these two adorable Cavia porcellus. They were so good! Even with the moody weather. When we arrived to Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, it was hot. That is, extremely hot. Then, all of the sudden, a cold wind came out of nowhere freezing us all. It stayed like that for quite some time during Ingrid and Juan’s engagement session, but you wouldn’t know because they rocked it. Ingrid and Juan…
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Neon District Norfolk Engagement | Aqueela and FJ
Downtown Norfolk – Neon District Engagement Session Aqueelah and Fagbemi This Neon District Norfolk Engagement session was perfection! So, get ready because here is one of my February Neon District Giveaway winners! Aqueelah and Fagbemi won a mini Engagement session and although cold, we had a blast! They are incredibly sweet to one another and are one of those couples who can look in each other’s eyes and say everything they need to say. Thank you so much Aqueelah and FJ for bearing the cold with me and searching the light.
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Fort Monroe Engagement | Heather and Ryan
Fort Monroe Engagement Heather and Ryan You will love the cozy feeling in this Fort Monroe Engagement Session! Who cares that is cold when you have couples like Heather and Ryan. When you ask a bride and a groom how their first date went and the answer is “awkward”, as a photographer you get nervous and wonder how their engagement session will go. Once I saw how Ryan and Heather are together, I just fell in love. They laugh out loud, they love and hold on each other, and they are super fun. Heather and Ryan have build a beautiful life together were their son is their world and…
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Half Moone Wedding | Marian and Mike
Half Moone Wedding Marian and Mike Marian and Mike’s elegant Half Moone Wedding in Downtown Norfolk was full of love, dance and beautiful handmade details. A Celebration with family. They are the perfect example of parent’s know best. This story is so incredible that if I tell it, you may get confused but it’s too good to omit. Here it comes: Once a upon a time there was two coworkers (Mike’s parents) who fell in love. They had a lovely wedding with family and friends. There, two young people met and fell in love (Marian’s parents) and within the year they too got married. Years passed and both families grew…
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Hampton Engagement Session | Angie + Dave
Hampton Engagement Session This Hampton Engagement Session brings all the joys. Sometimes love is right around the corner and you never realize it. It could be right in front of your eyes but sometimes we miss it. While working in the same building, an seeing each other around, Angie and Dave never spoke. Perhaps a little “Good morning nod” was exchanged but I don’t think they can’t even recall that. Then, Match.com comes to the rescue, and Angie saw Dave’s profile. A simple, “I know you” is what it took for this opportunity to become reality. She knew OF him, and his accent, but not him personally. After a week…
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Norfolk Neon District Engagement Session | Chastity + Antoine
Norfolk Neon District Engagement Session Chastity + Antoine This Norfolk Neon District Engagement Session had me go full Urban and I am so in love with it! When my couples pick the right place, they are relaxed and they rock it. Chastity and Antoine decided on Norfolk Neon District for their engagement photos. We walked around a couple blocks of the Neon District area with the idea of finishing around the Padoga Garden for some sunset and nighttime portraits, which of course I love to do. Their story They met four years ago and Antoine knew what he liked! Of course, Chastity couldn’t resist the self proclaimed beauty-god and finally caved in…
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Marian + Mike | Chippokes Plantation Engagement
Marian + Mike | Chippokes Plantation Engagement Marian + Mike had their engagement session at Chippokes Plantation. Every time I get to photograph in a new place, I get all excited. It is a challenge to my creativity and one I am willing to take. Although I arrive early to scout the area, I never know if the sun will behave, if bugs will come ruin a lovely movement, or in this case, if birds will make the most loud sound ever and I’ll end up with a pretty awesome picture after all. Marian and Mike are the perfect example how parents know best. Introduced by their moms, their…
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Nicole + Matt | A Back Bay Engagement Session
Back Bay Engagement Session This Back Bay Engagement Session gave me some of my favorite sun-glares to date! Their Story Matt went blindly to an Admiral’s game without knowing Nicole would be there. The whole “I hate being set up” comes to mind but still proof that sometimes you don’t expect to be set up and it doesn’t matter because life has it for you. When he knew she was the one, his proposal included 11 letters (yes, 11!). Throughout the day, there were letters, a stop at their first date restaurant and a walk to get a “gift card”. A simple excuse to stop by a soothing fountain and…
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Akira + Alton : A Virginia Beach Engagement
Virginia Beach Engagement Session Alton + Akira 2016 This Virginia Beach Engagement Session started with a bump… After Alton bumped into Akira, not once but twice, during a friend’s outing. They’ve been inseparable while long distances texting and talking often to learn more about each other. However, Alton knew what he wanted and one day with rose petals on the ground, lit candles, and a huge banner with “Akira, will you marry me?” he asked Akira to be his Forever and of course, she said “Yes!”. They’ll be tying the knot next year at The Oceanaire in Virginia Beach so stay tuned for those gorgeous images.
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Yellow and Teal Waterview Wedding | Stephanie + Scott | Virginia Beach, Virginia
2016 Our life’s journey is to learn and grow. We can be sure that the steps we take are to shape us for the future. Stephanie and Scott have gone through separate journeys that prepared them for today. At the time they met, maybe without them knowing, life had shaped them to be a perfect fit. Scott’s message in a bottle proposal in Punta Cana (envy alert) was the perfect proposal for these two beach lovers. On the wedding day, Scott did not disappoint. He wrote several letters that were read to Stephanie throughout the getting ready time by her bridesmaids. Little pieces of love and excitement for the moment Stephanie walked…
