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Preserve at Dundee Engagement Session | Margaret & Sam

Margaret & Sam’s Preserve at Dundee Engagement Session There’s something magical about photographing a couple whose love feels effortless—like they were always meant to find their way to each other. That’s exactly how it felt capturing Margaret & Sam’s Preserve at Dundee engagement session. Every smile, laugh, and glance between them reflected a connection that’s […]

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Engagements

Richmond Engagement Photos at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Julia and Brad are celebrating their engagement with photos at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The couple met at driving academy back when they were just fifteen years old. But it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. In fact, it took them quite some time to warm up to each other. But after an […]

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Agecroft Hall & Gardens Engagement Photos

Agecroft Hall & Gardens Engagement Photos with Jessica & Patrick. Located deep in the heart of central Virginia lies Agecroft Hall & Gardens. A Tudor manor house and estate that was constructed in Richmond in the 1920s. However, portions of the structure date back to the late 15th century. Overlooking the James River, Agecroft Hall […]

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Richmond VA Engagement Photographer

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 […]

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Monument Avenue Engagement, Richmond Engagement Photographer, Richmond Wedding Photographer, Nicki Metcalf Photography

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A Monument Avenue Engagement

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 […]

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