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Engagements

Byrd Park Engagement Photos at Carillon Amphitheatre

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 […]

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VMFA Engagement Photos, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Engagement Photos, Richmond Engagement Photographer, Nicki Metcalf Photography

Engagements

Ashley & Eric’s VMFA Summer Engagement Photos

Taking a summer stroll with Ashley and Eric for their VMFA engagement photos was so fun! I seriously love it when my couples can turn their session into a laid-back good time while reminiscing, and enjoying a good laugh with me. Ashley and Eric often visited VMFA when they first started dating. At the time, […]

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Engagement Photos in Richmond, At Home Engagement Photos Richmond VA, At Home Lifestyle Session, Nicki Metcalf Richmond Engagement Photographer

Engagements

Kara & Jeremy At Home Engagement Photos in Richmond VA

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 […]

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Byrd Park Engagement Session, Maymont Engagement Session, Nicki Metcalf Photography, Richmond Engagement Photographer

Engagements

Lauren & Tommy | Byrd Park Engagement Session

A flirtatious & fun Byrd Park Engagement Session with two college sweethearts! Lauren & Tommy met during their junior and senior years of college at Virginia Tech. At the time they were both interns. Little did they know they actually shared a class prior to meeting! I don’t know about you, but to me, it […]

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New Kent Winery Engagement Photos, Richmond Engagement Photographer, Richmond Engagement Photo Locations, Nicki Metcalf Photography

Engagements

New Kent Winery Engagement Photos | Shelly-May & Casey

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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