When Julia was planning her and Logan’s engagement session, she mentioned that she would love to incorporate both the beach and downtown Norfolk locations to tell their love story. I loved the idea! We decided to do the first half of their fall engagement session at Downtown Norfolk’s Waterside District. It was the perfect location to grab romantic waterside views along the marina with the cityscape in the background. Since we were next to some great dining locations, the two picked up some drinks to celebrate the occasion. I knew we would be great friends when Julia ordered a margarita to sip on and Logan revealed his Office socks. Who doesn’t love Margaritas and The Office?
After our trip to the Waterside District, we packed up our stuff, had a quick outfit change, then set off to Shore Drive to finish the day at Chic’s beach. It was an overcast evening, but the water was warm, and the pair were only focused on each other. Through starry eyes and tender kisses, we danced, skipped, and hugged our way through the last of the daylight. I cannot wait for their wedding next year!
Let me be honest with you: planning a wedding in coastal Virginia can sometimes feel like rolling the dice. One moment, you’re dreaming of a gorgeous beach ceremony or a sun-kissed garden party, and the next, you’re watching the forecast frantically as clouds gather, or worse—there’s talk of rain, thunderstorms, or a hurricane brewing offshore […]
When Nicki and I first spoke on the phone, I immediately felt that we would be a great team to capture her wedding in August. Nicki wanted an elegant and sophisticated event that would focus on joy and celebration rather than posed photo ops, and I was completely on board with that! Over a glass […]
The forecast called for all-day rain up until a few days before Mike and Lydia Grace’s wedding at the Virginia Cliffe Inn in Richmond, Virgina. Despite the rain scare passing, the forecast still predicted nothing more than overcast skies and drab clouds. Fortunately, the weather cleared up at the last minute, and the day turned […]
I am thrilled to share Michelle and Tim’s Norfolk Botanical Gardens engagement session on the blog today! Recently, the three of us spent an evening at the Gardens to celebrate their upcoming wedding with beautiful pictures of their story so far. Despite the overcast skies, the gardens are a beautiful and serene setting, and were […]
At the beginning of this year, I teamed up with House of Nataliah for a special giveaway that included professional hair and makeup with Nataliah and a couples session with me. After hundreds of entries, Kamryn & Lawson were my lucky winners! Kamryn was so excited when she won. “I never win anything!” were the […]
Scott & Carolyn officially joined their lives in matrimony amongst a backdrop of spring florals, surrounded by beloved family and friends. Their ceremony and reception were held at The Maine of Williamsburg, a breathtakingly beautiful new venue in Williamsburg, Virginia. The mood was calm when I walked through the stone entrance of The Maine. Tracy, […]
