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Intimate October Backyard Bonfire Wedding
March 15, 2023
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Beth and Doug's relaxed backyard wedding doubled as an amazing housewarming party! In the months before their wedding, they both put in so much hard work to get their property ready to share with their friends on their wedding day. They lucked out with the prettiest October weather, and all their fun touches like badminton nets, a fire pit, a bever...
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Historic Farm Golden-Hour Engagement Session
March 11, 2023
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What a delightful summer evening with Liz and Bryan! Everything about this engagement session came together beautifully – the charming farm setting, the glowing golden light, their playful chemistry, the fun and easy conversation as we got to know each other... The icing on the cake was finishing our session in the pollinator garden as the sun set.
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Relaxed High Summer Wedding Celebration
March 07, 2023
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Meghan and Glen hosted their laid-back wedding at Rosemont Springs in the height of summer. After rescheduling their winter wedding twice because of Covid, their family and friends came together with so much joy and energy to FINALLY celebrate the happy couple. The day was bright, colorful, and full of playful details to help their guests have a gr...
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Playful Wooded Summer Engagement Session
February 16, 2023
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Libby and Alex are such a fun, playful couple with a strong love of nature. When we were planning their engagement session, they told me how much they wanted colorful, natural landscapes as the background in their photos. When we met on the grounds of Rosemont Manor, we had the best morning exploring, admiring the mature trees, talking about their...
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Mountaintop Sunset Engagement Session on the Blue Ridge Parkway
February 16, 2023
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We had such a beautiful evening for Beth and Doug's engagement session on the Blue Ridge Parkway! The views there never fail to impress, even with a little summer haze. I love the quiet, intimate vibes we captured together, like these two were a world away from everything and everyone. As you'll see, Beth and Doug's happiness and ease with each oth...
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Quaint and Colorful Main Street Engagement Session in Downtown Luray
February 16, 2023
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Fiona and Ted are such kind and relaxed people! I met them in Downtown Luray for their summer engagement session, because we all agreed that the old-fashioned, small-town vibes were charming. In addition to the variety of quaint backdrops we found on Main Street and at the nearby Carillon Park, we also experienced a variety of weather! Clouds, wind...
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Multicultural Church Wedding in Navy & Champagne
February 13, 2023
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Nicole and Adam came to party! Their big group had the best energy, and their wedding had such a nice balance of sentimentality and good old-fashioned fun. Nicole and Adam had a lovely traditional Catholic mass, merging rituals from both their families' cultures. Their chosen venue, St. Anthony's Maronite Church, was actually the same church where...
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Black Tie Summer Church & Vineyard Micro-Wedding
February 07, 2023
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Katie and Tom gathered their intimate group of 10 for the most charming micro-wedding in early June. The whole day was calm and sweet and full of happy warmth! After a beautiful traditional service at the Church of the Incarnation in Charlottesville, the group reconvened at the Farmhouse at Veritas for portraits and an elegant meal. As you'll see a...
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Romantic Golden-Hour Newlywed Portraits at Swannanoa Palace
February 05, 2023
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Remember Millie and Schuyler? I had the pleasure of meeting them again soon after their honeymoon to take some really romantic photos on a gorgeous summer evening at Swannanoa Palace. What a stunning setting! Our goal was to capture some classic bridal portraits of Millie and some additional couple photos to supplement their wedding collection. I R...
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Historic Church Wedding with Blue Ridge Mountain Views
February 01, 2023
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On an unseasonably cold Memorial Day weekend, Millie and Schuyler tied the knot at her family's church in Greenwood, the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church. These two, both musicians/teachers, were unfazed by the cool weather, and hosted the most whole-hearted and joyful celebration filled with dear friends and thoughtfully chosen music.
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