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Springtime Engagement Session at Maymont Park in Richmond Virginia

Grant & Rachel’s Romantic Maymont Engagement Session in Richmond, Virginia A Maymont Park Engagement Session Rooted in Richmond This beautiful Maymont Park engagement session in Richmond, Virginia was filled with timeless architecture, blooming gardens, and a love story years in the making. There’s something extra special about photographing couples whose stories feel deeply rooted in […]

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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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Libby Hill Park Engagement Session, Nicki Metcalf Photography, Richmond Engagement Photographer

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Libby Hill Park Engagement Session Richmond | Sarah & Rob

It was a blustery fall day for Sarah & Rob’s Libby Hill Park Engagement Session! This engagement session was so fun! Gorgeous fall weather, foliage everywhere, and views of the city! I would say it doesn’t get any better than that but honestly, Sarah and Rob enjoy being around each other so much that we […]

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Richmond VA Engagement Photo Shoot, Richmond VA Engagement Photographer, Engagement Photoshoot Monument Ave, Nicki Metcalf Photography

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Richmond VA Engagement Photo Session Monument Ave | Marie & Patrick

Marie & Patrick’s Richmond VA Engagement Photo Session took place on Monument ave with lots of sunshine and a little bit of rain! Marie and Patrick met in a very modern-day type of way. Where else but a dating app of course! The couple met on Bumble when Marie went to DC for her work […]

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Richmond Engagement Session | Ashley and Tommy

“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:12. This Bible verse spoke to me as I reflected on Ashley and Tommy’s engagement session that was centered on God and their love for each other. The National […]

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