When the rain can’t fight you… I finally made it to the Delta Marriott! When you have a bride, who has been dreaming about a beach wedding and it rains on her wedding, you could expect for things to get chaotic. You know, the usual hair pulling and screaming. Yet, on this day, while the rain showed up and Kathy and Christian had to make tough decisions, I noticed instead of chaos, a beautiful display of relationship teamwork. They decided to get married rain or shine on the beach, which I was all for it. It is a testament of how much they have endured in their relationship and how…
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Kaylee & BJ | Lesner Inn 2021 Wedding
Lesner Inn 2021 Wedding – I cannot tell you how much I love Kaylee & BJ! They are so easy to be around and their love so easy to root for. They are each other’s personal cheerleaders and rocks. I am certain that their future will be brighter than they can even imagine. Their Love Story: When you meet your soulmate and she is wearing from head to toe a surgery gown, but you are absolutely captivated by her presence, you know it is love. “She was beautiful. She had the prettiest eyes that drew you in kept your attention.” BJ told me. Unfortunately for BJ, love had to wait.…
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Lesner Inn VB Wedding | Jessica & Adam
Lesner Inn Virginia Beach Wedding Do I love Jessica and Adam, or what?! They are so fun and lovely. They are both hard working and family oriented. The fact that they were getting married at the Lesner Inn, was the cherry on top! I often tell my couples that if they get married at the Lesner that regardless of the weather, they’ll have beautiful pictures. Of course, the area’s sunset is always beautiful but when the weather does not want to cooperate, you still end up with images such as Jessica and Adam’s. During their day, it didn’t really rain but boy was it cloudy and the sun was nowhere…
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Hilton Oceanfront Wedding | Glennis & Randall
Love is so incredibly unpredictable. I get to hear amazing stories of love. Sometimes is just strangers who finally meet, others is people who have met all their live but I think this is the first time I've had a story like Glennis & Randall's.
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The Water Table Wedding | Casey & AJ
2019 was the first of many new venues for me. Even when I’ve been doing this for seven years, there are some venues in the area that I’ve been wanting to photograph but never had the opportunity. Such venues as Casey & AJ’s Water Table Wedding was on my “bucket list”, so I was so excited to finally photograph it. Their Story… Ok, what do you get when you combine a police officer and a firefighter? an OMG! I absolutely love Casey & AJ. They are strong individually and as a couple. They love their dogs and family and if you missed their engagement session, you missed seeing them in…
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Your Hampton Roads Wedding and COVID-19
Your Wedding and Covid-19 So you planned it all and it was set to go and then all of the sudden, it STOP. Your Hampton Roads wedding and COVID-19 are now suppose to be friends and get along. All the wedding planning is on hold, you feel like you are in limbo and now your wedding seems so far away. Breath! We are currently experiencing something like never before. For all those couples affected by the increasing worry and uncertainty of covid-19, here are some tips on how to navigate this new reality. Should you postpone your wedding? Nobody, except the law, can tell you to cancel it but you should really consider…
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The Seahorse at Sandbridge Wedding | Mia & Amanda
My first time documenting a Seahorse at Sandbridge wedding and I loved it so much! Space and environment are perfect for an intimate wedding. If you are planning a Seahorse at Sandbridge wedding, let’s talk! I met Mia and Amanda over coffee at Cure in Norfolk. We talked about my love for espresso, our self-care journeys, and about their expectations for their wedding. Their desires for a wedding full of fun, love, and void of stress matched my desire for a carefree time. There is a reason why I meet and enjoy talking with every couple who inquires. Although I understand business is money, I cannot help but to only…
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East Beach Engagement | Caroline & George
Caroline & George An East Beach Norfolk Engagement Session George and Caroline traveled from New York for a quick East Beach engagement session in Norfolk. We went for some safe Save the Date options and then head out towards the beach for some creative shots and to simply enjoy the time. They are lovely and beautiful together. After the sunset was gone, they trusted me to continue making them some silhouette images. These are some of my favorite silhouette images so far! I absolutely love it when couples trust me enough to keep on shooting even when it looks like nothing is there to the naked eye. The sky…
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Hub757 Wedding | Gabrielle & Marc
My first time having a Hub757 Wedding and I am in love! The space is perfect for a great party and great decorations. It is so spacious, your guest will not feel like sardines. I was so thrilled when Gabrielle and Marc contacted me to document their ceremony at their church, Riverbend Church, followed by a night of music and good times at the Hub757. Oh, the things I could say about these two! I absolutely love Gabrielle and Marc. Both are full of life, kind, loving and ready to party. Gabrielle’s attention to details, both in decoration and timeline, was a dream to work with. While Marc, with his…
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The Attic at Waterman’s Wedding| Laura & Robby
The Attic at Waterman’s Wedding in Virginia Beach There are parties and then there is full-on parties and I can tell you Laura & Robby’s wedding was THE party. Their sole purpose as they traveled to get married and have a beautiful Attic at Waterman’s Wedding in Virginia Beach was to relax, have fun and party all night. And so they did. I don’t think I’ve had a more relaxed couple than them. I barely heard about them during the planning process and when Laura said, all I want is to have fun, I didn’t really expect this much layback vibe. I’ll be honest, I was little taken back by…
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A Friday Lesner Inn Wedding | Mayumi & Stephen
Friday Lesner Inn Wedding’s soft palette color Who said your wedding has to be on the weekend? Therefore, when you have an every day view like the one the Lesner Inn gives you, you can receive the weekend with a party! This Friday Lesner Inn wedding was perfect. It worked great for Mayumi and Stephen, who had family from around the world attending their celebration. How Mayumi & Stephen they met: Mayumi and Stephen met over the phone thanks to mutual friends. After cold symptoms canceled a friends’ get-together, Mayumi and Stephen decided the night was young and went to dinner together. The conversation lasted hours until the restaurant closed.…
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Virginia Beach Elopement| Sheila & Chandler
A beautiful Virginia Beach Elopement has been in the works for some time now and I couldn’t have been more honored to have witnessed it. Sheila and Chandler have built a wonderful family. They have three children, including a newborn, who are precious and as gorgeous as their parents. As high school sweethearts, they understand each other and maintain a connection without words. I was so impressed by their silent communication, above all. Their ceremony was quiet and simple, focused mostly on the home they have built and the future that will hold. Their closest family and friends came to witness this long-awaited moment with support and love. They decided…
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Best of 2019 | Daissy Torres Photography
Yay! The Best of 2019 is here! Here’s to another one of those “What a year has been!”, “What amazing blessings!”, etc. Do you get tired of those? well, I do not. If you rather sneak on the pictures instead, scroll down for awesomeness. The Journey 2019 seemed so strange! At the beginning of the year and as I was planning all those dreaded business goals, I wasn’t sure I’d meet any of those goals. I was down in booking and my social media presence sucked. The year went by so fast and all with incredible people and beautiful stories. With a total of 51 jobs, 20 of those weddings,…
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Norfolk Botanical Garden and Commune Norfolk Wedding
Perfection at the Norfolk Botanical Garden and Commune Norfolk. I am so in love with Jenn, Ranard, and their family. I was honored to have met them as I documented Jenn’s sister’s wedding a couple of years back. Then, I didn’t know Jenn & Ranard’s personal story. Their love starts a long time ago. A whole 13 years together. On the ups and downs, they have stood by each other. When you spend so many years with someone, you get to accept, love, and support them. This beautiful truth is very much these two. They both showcase such a powerful connection with each other and with their family. I was…
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Shifting Sands Wedding | Kathryn & Michael
Kathryn & Michael’s Shifting Sands Wedding Their Wedding They got married at Shifting Sands on the beach. Their personalized vows were nothing less than I expected, witty and truthful, full of love and commitment. It was at this time that everything fell into place, nobody cared about how darn hot it was and every single guest, even the beach goers, stopped and appreciated their perfect love combination. Kathryn and Michael’s romantic and classic reception feel was one I totally loved. Their big selection of cupcakes, which I was promised and took a good dozen home, were deliciously made by The Sugar Plum Bakery. The full day was filled with everything I…
