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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS

I find myself experiencing these takeaway moments during my work as a Richmond VA Engagement Photographer. Watching the James River flow in a tide of blue-green, and finding solace in the cloudy moments of a summer day when working with Madelyn and Ben. Summers in Richmond VA are notoriously hot and sticky. But embracing the […]

A leisurely stroll along historic Monument Avenue for Ali & Stewart’s spring engagement session was an afternoon filled with flowers and fresh spring air. There is something to be said about the scenic beauty of spring in Richmond. The colorful blooms, the feeling of the city’s reemergence, and casual, romantic walks with the person you […]

A joyful Byrd Park engagement photoshoot at Carillon Amphitheatre. Grace and Brandon seemed so at home with each other and their surroundings at Byrd Park. The location for their engagement photoshoot was chosen because it embodies all that lies at the heart of Richmond. It’s beautiful, historic, and above all, unique. Grace and Brandon’s story […]

Kara & Jeremy’s at-home engagement photos in Richmond VA were intimate, personal, and absolutely adorable! I met the couple at what they call their first home and their forever home to capture this relaxed session, which we approached more like a lifestyle shoot! My approach to photography has always been about capturing joy. I want […]

Want to have an absolute blast during your session like Shelly-May & Casey did for their New Kent Winery Engagement Photos? The trick is to just enjoy being in your partner’s company, and also, to relax and be in the moment! It’s true, sometimes the best laughter during an engagement session comes from the most […]
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