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The John Marshall Ballrooms Wedding

The John Marshall Ballrooms wedding, a story that began with a chance encounter. For Drew and Bailey, their story had been quietly unfolding for years before either of them realized it. Although they officially met at Richmond favorite, The Grill at Libbie and Patterson, their lives had been intertwined long before. Bailey attended Radford University, […]

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Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner in Richmond VA at Shagbark

When planning a wedding in Richmond, VA, the rehearsal dinner is more than just a pre-wedding meal. It’s the first real moment where both of your families and the members of your wedding party come together to celebrate.  Choosing the right rehearsal dinner venue in Richmond, VA sets the tone for the evening and the […]

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Weddings

Timeless VMFA Wedding in Richmond Virginia

Isabella and Conrad’s elegant VMFA wedding in Richmond, Virginia was a beautiful reflection of their relationship. Intentional, adventurous, and deeply rooted in friendship. Some love stories begin with grand gestures, but for Isabella and Conrad, it all started with a swipe on Hinge in early 2023. After that fateful swipe, their first date took place […]

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Engagements

Spring Engagement Photos in Richmond Virginia

These beautiful spring engagement photos captured at Maymont Park, in Richmond, Virginia, are filled with timeless architecture, blooming gardens, and a love story years in the making.  I have to admit, as a local engagement photographer, there’s something extra special about photographing couples whose story feels so deeply rooted in the city they call home. […]

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Engagements

Outdoor Countryside Engagement Photos Charlottesville VA

Weddings in Charlottesville, VA are always preceded by engagement photos, with meaningful love stories that sometimes begin in the simplest of ways. For example, they lived down the hall from each other in a College dorm. From friendship to engagement, Geena and Corey’s engagement story is an example of what it means to begin with […]

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