2016 Melony and Jeremy celebrated their two year anniversary this past February. They love boating and running together. With the crazy weather we’ve been having, I was so happy to see this beautiful sun shining on us. We went first to Pleasure House Point with a final stop at the Lynnhaven Pier on a Tuesday evening. Melony and Jeremy will never know how much this session meant for me. They allowed me to create for them some reflective art I’ve been loving to explore. When I have clients like them, who simply love and enjoy each other as I capture their love, my happy creative self is on a cloud. Enjoy some…
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Lesner Inn Wedding | Liz + Ray | Blue, Green and Seashore
Lesner Inn Wedding Blue, Green and Seashore Love 2016 Liz and Ray’s Lesner Inn Wedding combined the perfect seashore colors. They are so alike in many ways, can laugh equally, are goofy similarly and hilarious all the same. These are my clients. They are funny, kind, loving and romantic but not full of themselves. Liz and Ray absolutely love to party and have a good time with family and friends. They rejoice in love and feel weddings are over the top so they cannot wait to make their day a big celebration instead of an orchestrated and boring affair. They don’t care about the things, they care about their connection,…
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Vista Point Center Wedding | Scarlett & Dino | Norfolk, Virginia
2016 I met Scarlett & Dino back in November of 2014. Dino had been on deployment for a long time and Scarlett wanted somebody to document his homecoming. I, of course, agreed. As a former military wife, I knew it would be emotional and a great time. Little I knew that it was going to be in freezing weather and super early in the morning. That aside, I loved spending my morning with Scarlett and Dino as she waited for her Love. You can see their Homecoming HERE. When they asked me to be their wedding photographer I certainly agreed! They are loving, funny people and so easy to get…
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Hillary + Matt: Engagement at Chic’s Beach and Bayville Farms Park
2016 Texas girl finds her match! On a cold day in December, Matt asked Hillary to their spot on Chic’s beach. They walked and talked while Hillary clutched to Matt’s warmth. Matt knew this was the moment. He had the ring, he had the words, he had it all. As he got down to one knee and told Hillary of his love, he asked her for a full life of love under a beautiful pink sunset. Of course, she said yes! They have gone to romantic pizza and wine dates walks on the beach and spontaneous trips to see their favorite Red Sox games. They are loving, supportive, and fun…
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Leah + Chris: Couple’s sunset session
Leah and Chris are a joy to photograph! 2016 Leah and Chris had a quick sunset session last month. They are married and high school sweethearts and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to photograph. It was between raining and not and we got so lucky because it cleared up and the sun and sunset were amazing. I’ve been wanting to create the last three images from this session for a long time and I am so happy Leah and Chris were so willing! Enjoy. Location: Lynnhaven Pier in Virginia Beach
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2015 In Review + Some of my favorite moments
2015 is gone! Time goes by so fast. When you think you have it all figure it out and review all accomplished and what was not at the end of the year, it feels like time was standing still all this time. Then, in a blink of an eye is 2016. As I reviewed my work this year I confess to smile, get teary eyed and laugh out loud some times. I had a great time in 2015 and I am hopeful that 2016 will bring me the same type of amazing fun couples and families. I have chosen to show you my favorites moments of 2015. All in random order, so every…
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My Favorite 2015 Portraits + My so called 2016 Goals
Did you see my 2015 Best Moments? If not, make sure to check them out HERE. As 2016 comes near I must confess to be slightly afraid. 2015 was really, really good. It feels like a string of good luck that may run out at any time. When I started this journey I wasn’t sure where my goals would be long term. I knew what I wanted to do but not quite how to achieve it. I should confess I still don’t know. In 2015 couples sort of found me. I met the right couples, clicked with them and had a blast at their wedding. Plus I ate a lot of cake and…
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Virginia Aquarium Wedding: Gretchen + Viet
The Virginia Aquarium is a place I visit often with my two boys, so imagine how excited I am when I get to photograph a wedding there! Its Space brings out my artistic goals and I love it for it. It is even better when it is the last wedding of the season and I have for a couple of people like Gretchen & Viet. They are free, funny, romantic, in all perfect to photograph. Their nighttime ceremony was full of laughter, love and amazing vows (very Dr. Seuss, so you know it’s good!). Gretchen & Viet: Thank you! Thank you because you were superb on your day. You and…
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Laura + Mike: A First Landing Engagement Session
2015 Laura and Mike are just perfect together. Their chemistry is amazing! I met them two years ago as they were the Maid of Honor and Best Man of one of my favorites couples, Mary & Patrick. They looked like a perfect match then and they didn’t make me doubt it once during our session! They are having a destination wedding soon! Laura + Mike: Congratulations, may you find yourself in each other’s arms every day. Check out so many of my favorites from our little time together.
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Ann Marie + Bryan: A Lesner Inn Wedding
2015 I am lucky to meet so many good people. Ann Marie and Bryan are one of them. With lost and gained love in their lifetime, they have this sync together that is beautiful to watch. They love to laugh and be fun but also be emotional and support for one another. Sometimes you just have to run a little farther to find your perfect match. As avid runners, they centered their celebration around it. Can you tell by the awesome wedding cake and the shoeboxes dessert stand? Their centerpieces looked beautiful with the “vases” provided by Gatorade’s bottles. This was a superb idea! The metals they have earned while…
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Mariah + Beau: American Rover + Rebel Marina Wedding
2015 Mariah & Beau’s wedding was perfect even with the rain. We got a great break from it right before starting the ceremony and enjoyed a day of sailing and party. As you can see my night finished with Beau playing with the band! Yes, and he is actually pretty good at it too. His biggest fan, Mariah, front and centered. You rocked it, Beau! Check out some of my favorites: Ceremony – American Rover Reception: Rebel Marina Bouquet & Flowers: Marainda Hicks Cake – The Hicks Family Wedding Gown – Oleg Cassini from Bliss Consignment Shop Hair: Carley Faett Make up: DIY Men’s Tux – Men’s Wearhouse Band – More…
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Sara + Andrew: Engagement Session
2015 They met online… They fell in love and got engaged on my birthday. 3/21. I think they’ll last forever. With Andrew’s ability to make Sara laugh and Sara’s ability to care for Andrew, they are a match made right. At one point during sunset, I just stepped back and watch them enjoy it. I felt them so intimate while watching it, it felt right to be a creeper from afar and document it quietly.
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Meredith + Mike: An Outdoor Country Wedding in Chesapeake, Virginia
2015 I cannot begin to explain how much I love Meredith and Mike. They were the perfect start to my crazy September. They are full of love and appreciation, not only to one another but also to their family and friends. Here are some of my favorites. Ceremony & Reception – Izaak Walton Park New Rock Ring – Jared Cake – Bliss Bakery Music – Hey Dj Make Up – Dhalia Edwards Make Up Hair – Gloria Krueth Hair
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Gimena + Aaron: A Lakeside Outdoor Wedding
2015 Gimena & Aaron got married in a beautiful private residence in Norfolk. It is a great gorgeous spot for awesome weddings. They met online and kept a long distance relationship for 2 years! They visited every couple of months and Skype every night. Now they live their happily ever after lives in Texas. Enjoy some of my favorites: Ceremony & Reception: Wiseacres Bouquet & Flowers: DIY Cake – Incredible Edibles Bakery Music, Hosting & Lighting – DJ Shane Dollar & Hostess Kelly Catering – Alpha Pitt Smokers Centerpieces: DIY
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Lindley + Jacques: A Shifting Sands wedding
Lindley + Jacques: A Shifting Sands wedding 2015 Lindley and Jacques are fun and genuine and have great family and friends to surround them. You can see their two, yes two, engagement sessions below: Downtown Norfolk Engagement Fort Monroe Engagement Thanks to Jamie from Jamey Brown photography for tagging along and help me capture such flawless cake cutting. If you need a newborn or family photographer, she is it! Ceremony – Centerville Baptist Church Reception – Shifting Sands Bouquet & Flowers – Kelly Gish Cake – Sugar Plum Bakery Music – Sound Waves DJ Entertainment Wedding Gown – Ava Clara Hair and Make Up – The Look Salon Bridesmaids’ dresses – Ava Clara Men’s Tux – Men’s…
