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Richmond VA Engagement Photographer, Richmond Engagement Photos, Nicki Metcalf Photography

Engagements

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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Weddings

Dover Hall Wedding Venue Manakin-Sabot VA

Thinking about planning your wedding at Dover Hall? Below you’ll find a complete guide to help you navigate the intricacies of your best day ever at Dover Hall. About Dover Hall Dover Hall is a stately wedding venue located in Manakin-Sabot VA. Glancing at Dover Hall, you might be led to believe that the English-inspired […]

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Hollyfield Manor Wedding, Summer Wedding Hollyfield Manor, Richmond Wedding Photographer, Nicki Metcalf Photography

Weddings

Hollyfield Manor Wedding

Lauren and Tommy’s summer wedding took place at Hollyfield Manor. A gorgeous wedding venue located in Manquin, VA that combines a sprawling stretch of farmland with a classic estate house featuring a ballroom, and a lush waterfront lawn. I first had the opportunity to work with Lauren and Tommy during their engagement session at Byrd […]

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Dover Hall Wedding, Dover Hall, Dover Hall Wedding Photographer, Nicki Metcalf Photography

Weddings

An Elegant Dover Hall Wedding

Courtney and Colin became husband and wife in an elegant Dover Hall wedding. The devoted couple are college sweethearts, who became engaged in the winter of 2021. When we met for their engagement session, they gave me the exclusive details of their story. From how the moment they originally met to the very second that […]

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The Estate at River Run Wedding, The Estate at River Run, Richmond Wedding Photographer, Nicki Metcalf Photography

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The Estate at River Run Wedding

The Estate at River Run is an exquisite wedding venue in Maidens, VA. The magnificent brick Georgian Revival estate sits on a bluff high above the James River with views stretching out over the glowing horizon. Built-in the 1980s, the Estate at River Run hosts weddings of all sizes. From intimate soirees to grand celebrations […]

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