Fall is my favorite season! The temperature begins to change, the leaves turn color, and the cotton fields bloom! So I like to suggest fall engagement sessions in the cotton fields (and yes, I did get permission from the farmer to shoot here). With it being cotton field picking time, we were getting in crunch mode to shoot this session, but luckily for us, the rain held off. Whew! Meet.. Read More
Kaitlyn + Cory | A Disney-Themed Engagement | Carrollton, Virginia
When Kaitlyn said she wanted a Disney-themed engagement session, I was so excited! Disney princess costumes, lots of bold colors, Yes! While this actually took two sessions to complete, I applaud Cory, the groom-to-be, as he was a great sport! Our first series is from the movie Up! If you’re not familiar with the movie, you should watch it. Click to see the trailer. The colors from this series was.. Read More
Williamsburg Proposal | Hampton Roads Photographer
Stuart and Katharine are William and Mary graduates who now live in Georgia. They came up for their homecoming and to see college friends; but first, a surprise proposal. Stuart picked a spot they visited often during college days as the backdrop for the proposal. Come travel the Colonial Parkway with me as we explore the surroundings of Williamsburg, Virginia. We won’t talk about the “country mile” walk I had to.. Read More
Brannon + Angela | Beach Proposal – Hampton Roads Photographer
Another beach proposal! When Brannon messaged me to capture his beach proposal, I was so excited! The day it was scheduled, this happened. Typical summer thunderstorms started rolling in. After hanging out to see if the gray skies were gonna clear up, we decided the lighting was just not ideal. So, we rescheduled. I decided to cruise the strip a bit before heading home. Even through the hazy sky, I.. Read More
Cory + Kaitlyn | Beach Proposal – Hampton Roads Photographer
This blog post details how we planned out and documented our daughter’s “surprise” proposal. That’s right! Who in their right mind helps their future son-in-law plan out their daughter’s proposal? A photographer, that’s who! Here’s how this played out. Back in March, our daugther’s boyfriend, Cory, called my husband, Mark, to invite us out to lunch. Mark was curious as to reason for this special date. Really? He had no idea?.. Read More