Holiday Inn North Beach Wedding 2014 A Ceremony to remember at this Holiday Inn North Beach Wedding. Graziela & Jonathan’s ceremony is one of those ceremonies you cry, laugh and get to know the couple in their new journey. They had traditions meaningful to them and prepared the day around the joy and love for each other. Their first dance was superb as they danced to More than a Woman by Bee Gees… really! They made their day about their families, who some traveled from as far as Brazil, to their closest friends. Their goal was to dance the night away and so they did. I loved documenting their day.…
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Hannah + Daniel: Olde Town Portsmouth Engagement
2014 Hannah & Daniel are super fun. They enjoy laughing and just being goofy. They have a long-distance relationship for now so Hannah came this weekend to see her love and surprise him with an engagement session. Now, most men would be all “I don’t want to do this!” but Daniel was all for it. With the light almost gone we decided to try some night shots. I loved the last image in this set. It is romantic and true. It shows exactly how dark it was and how bright that sunset was. I took a couple without the cars coming but I always think a city image is not…
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Alecia + Codie: A The Attic Waterman’s Wedding in Virginia Beach
2014 Alecia & Codie finally got to celebrate! With a beautiful ceremony at their Church and a great party at Waterman’s Grille in Virginia Beach, they exchanged their vows and promised to care and raise their son together. Alecia’s dress surprised me. Its beautiful lace was stunning! Codie looked sharp. They had scheduled a great time to do their couple’s portraits and all I can say is “wow!”. The last image of this blog post is definitely my favorite. Night dust never looked so good. Venue Ceremony: Bayside Church of Christ Venue Reception: The Attic at Waterman’s Cake- Nothing better than Cake Florist – Norfolk Florist Centerpieces: DIY!! Dress – David’s Bridal DJ:…
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Norfolk Botanical Garden Engagement Session | Alie + Dan
Norfolk Botanical Garden Engagement 2014 This Norfolk Botanical Garden Engagement Session was a dream. I love when couples decide to have their engagement session in a place that is true to their hearts and their journey. Oh, how I loved these two and their love story. Beautiful people in a beautiful setting. The weather was perfect and their spontaneous love for each other was evident every time I clicked my shutter. Alie and Dan met online. Sometimes we look in our circle for that special someone when stepping out of it makes us actually meet them. They are perfect for each other. He loves her smile (and she does have…
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Norfolk Botanical Garden Wedding | Kimberly + Brett
2014 Kimberly and Brett’s Norfolk Botanical Garden Wedding was absolutely beautiful. It was HOT but then again so is them. Brett is a gentleman and when he interacts with Kimberly. It is like watching two lovers from the 50s. Polite, sweet and old-fashioned love. When I asked Kimberly how they would describe themselves as a couple, she wrote, “Loving, caring, fun, & respectful”. I couldn’t agree more. You could see their love and care as they walked together. They are also quite creative as their centerpieces were DIY. Kim’s grandmother’s 80 years birthday was the same day so of course, they surprised her with her own cake and everybody sang…
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Emily + Mike: A Lesner Inn Wedding
2014 Emily & Mike make it look like nobody else is around when they are together. Their love unites a great family. There is no gap when these two are around. They are truly in-sync with each other. Now hot does not begin to describe how the weather was on their wedding day! The weather was insane but who cares when you are getting married right? Their decorations were so beautiful and a perfect theme for the waterfront view. I was a little obsessed with the flower on Emily’s hair so don’t be surprised to see it over and over again. Enjoy! Venue: Lesner Inn Wedding Coordinator: Mary from Starfish Weddings and…
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Veronica + Johnny | A Planter’s Club Wedding in Suffolk, VA
2014 When I met Veronica last year I could tell she knew what she wanted. She is a cowgirl for sure. Family from Texas and abroad would come to celebrate with her as she has found her true love. A Colombian gentleman, Johnny. A funny and cool guy who got all teary-eyed when he saw her for the first time as she entered the Church. I’ve done Catholic services before but Veronica & Johnny went very Mexican/Colombian traditional. They had the arras, a beautiful rosary lasso, and full family communion. It was beautiful to witness. After Church, we head out to the Planter’s Club in Suffolk. Seriously awesome place with…
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Cynthia + Renato: Engaged: First Landing Park Engagement Photographer
2014 Boy am I behind this week! I have been blessed for sure. A lot of work between weddings, engagement sessions, maternity sessions, and baby sessions! It’s been interesting trying to find the balance between making it work and not going insane. However, how could I become insane with all these clients’ awesomeness? Here I present to you, Cynthia and Renato. They are having a Texas Wedding next year close to their families and friends. Cynthia brought a lot of props! All worthy of some of Pinterest’s crazy pinning. They are fun and cute together. He’s a pilot, she is a cutie (sorry Renato, you are a cutie too). Together…
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Megan + Jeff: Engaged! | First Landing State Park Engagement
2014 There are some sessions when everything is perfect. The lighting, the view, crowd, and weather simply works for us. The day Megan & Jeff were finally able to have their engagement sessions after two reschedules thanks to the rainy days, was indeed perfect. Megan & Jeff went to the boat ramp first thinking that’s where I was waiting for them, which worked great because I’ve been wanting to do a couple’s or maternity sessions there for a long time. I was so happy when they agreed to stop by there for some Wedding timeline talk and a couple of quiet shots. We started in First Landing State Park for…
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Susan + Rocky: Downtown Norfolk Engagement Session Photographer
2014 Susan and Rocky decided to have two elements in their engagement session. We went for the Urban edge starting in Downtown Norfolk and then for the Nature side in Red Wing Park. I had not met them before so when I saw them waiting for me on the other side of Monticello Arcade, I was like, “Oh yes!”. Susan and Rocky have a great sense of style (according to Rocky, Susan is the cause of him to be like this). They looked wonderful, and well, did you see Susan’s legs?! Yes, I know you noticed. It was so great to work with them and allow them to just “be…
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MaKella + Josh | Downtown Norfolk Engagement Photographer
Downtown Norfolk Engagement MaKella + Josh 2014 Beautiful background? Check. Beautiful people? Double Check. So far I have not photographed not even one “unbeautiful” person (It is a word even when my spellchecker says otherwise!). Every one of my clients, friends, and people I have come in contact with this business is easy on the eyes. Like I’ve said before, I am a magnet for beauty. MaKella and Josh are no different. I don’t know if it’s the happiness within them, their choice of attire (which rocks by the way) or that good genes run in the family, but they photograph amazingly! They are also super sweet and funny and…
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Meegan + David | Old Towne Portsmouth
Old Towne Portsmouth Meegan + David 2014 I’ve been wanting to shoot at Old Towne Portsmouth for a long time and I was so happy when Meegan and David chose that location for their Newlywed’s session. I got lost getting there from Chesapeake, realized all of a sudden that I needed Toll money so I drove back to Downtown Norfolk to get cash. I had to skip lunch because of it but was ready to pay the toll when I realized that it hasn’t started yet arriving 10 minutes late to our session. Yet, they were so cool about it and laughed at my silly story. Now, you did notice…
