I bring a lot of heart to every wedding I photograph. I'm inspired by the nostalgia of film and the honesty of happy tears. I know how to manage the big emotions on a wedding day and help you stay connected to what matters most. From planning to the wedding day and beyond, I'm there to help you savor what truly counts.
With a master's degree in counseling, and a love for art,
Virginia
& The East Coast
Photographer with heart, empathy, and a personal touch
heather
mrva
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I believe in living in the moment and soaking up every last minute with the ones you love.
what I believe
my photo philosophy
Capture the love and joy in real time - and then frame it.
how it all started
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to help people. That dream brought me all the way through 3 years of higher education and right into the therapist's chair. As a newly graduated counselor-in-training, I unexpectedly found myself filled with discontent.
If this was the dream, why did it feel like I wasn't making a difference? As I sorted through my own feelings around the profession of mental health, I picked up a camera.
Photography filled me with life. I could see all that was good right in front of me and capture it in it's raw form. I made people feel comfortable and free in front of the camera and that translated to honesty in my work and a rare beauty in humanity that I had only ever seen in the context of therapy. It was the perfect fit.
So I pivoted. Now, I use my gift of calm and empathy and my eye for the beauty in life to not only take pretty photos, but also to help couples and their loved ones hold onto what matters the most.
Wherever you are, be all there.
A quote I live by
-Jim Elliot
Lazy Pool Days
At Home Date Nights
Good Food And Good Wine
Mini Trips With Family And Friends
Live Jazz Music
my favorites
Our favorite thing is family. Game nights, trips, or lazy days, we love being together
My house may be messy, but my heart is so full with these little ones
After 12+ years of marriage, I can still say marrying him was the best choice ever
Family time is the best time
mother to three of the best
wife for a decade+
the scenes
behind
Follow along for more of my life in Virginia, photos of real life love stories, and some words to inspire you.
