October Brides

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There's something special about the October bride.  Maybe that is because I was one myself!  As the summer closes and the air cools, we all tend to relax more.  For a bride, that is perfect timing to cool off the wedding planning stress!  … [Read more...]

Rustic Beauty

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The beautiful Niki had her bridals captured at the cozy and picturesque spot behind Rockcliff Farm Retreat.  It was my first visit there and found it to be such a perfect rustic spot and the owner was gracious to have us there.  … [Read more...]

Beautiful Maiden

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In preparation for her upcoming wedding, the lovely Brooke and I captured some elegant bridal images one summer evening.  I've waited so patiently to share these after her recent wedding!  This beautiful bride, of fair skin, ginger hair and eye catching smile accompanied me to a gorgeous southern bed & breakfast for the most perfect glowing evening sun.  … [Read more...]

The Lovely Lauren

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It's always fun to hold on to bridal images.  I feel like bursting for a month or two just waiting to share them after the big wedding day.  Lauren was no exception!  A beautiful evening at the Roxabel was the perfect backdrop for taking some time to capture Lauren. … [Read more...]

Bridal Beauties

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This has been the year of Megan's.  Actually, there have been a few years of photographing Megan's and all variants (Meagan, Meghan, and Megan!) for my brides, but this little story is all about the two most recent Megan's.  These two lovelies are brides who have said their I Do's this summer that I have joyfully worked with.  One Megan had her bridal session cut abruptly short by the tempermental summer evening storms, while the other Megan took me along to her alma mater, the University of Virginia, to capture some of her favorite spots among the historic buildings and manicured gardens.  … [Read more...]

Sweet, Sassy and Elegant

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Springtime blooms seem like the perfect backdrop for the brides of summer.  Fresh, soft, and delicate are the blooms as they open to the seasons first warm rays of sunshine.  Bridal portraits are almost the same, tucked away with hidden excitement until finally her wedding day is here and she's ready to make an appearance in the most important dress she's ever worn.  … [Read more...]

Bridal Session for Trisha

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It was another fun, but sweaty, evening for this lovely bride who chose her alma mater as the backdrop for her bridal images.  She was such a trooper through all the heat and bugs and stayed beautiful throughout.  I'm really thrilled to finally share these with you after her wedding day.  Congratulations Trisha!   … [Read more...]