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I absolutely ADORED the neutrals and greenery showcased in Rebecca and Mladen’s wedding! If you’re getting married, what palette have you chosen for your day? If you’re just a sucker for color, what palette excites you most?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #baltimorebride #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #charlottesvillewedding #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #virginiabridemagazine #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideIt's FRIDAY and it looks like we'll have one last chilly weekend up in the mountains before everything finally starts turning green again! I'm seeing flowers and little speckles of green showing up, but for now, I'm still digging the neutrals of winter!What are your plans for the weekend?↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeengagement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #charlottesvillebride #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideTalk to me about flowers. Your dream setup. I've had the privilege of photographing the work of some seriously talented floral designers, and I have to tell you, the one thing my brides always tell me? They've loved having a designer who can be given a palette and some general thoughts and then run with it. They're designers that know how to take that creative freedom and create exquisite, beautifully wild or stunningly elegant arrangements. @caracaitcreate is one of those designers - she's a magician with texture and color! I adore the kangaroo paw in this bouquet!!↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeelopement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #floraldesign #oceanandridge #bridalbouquet #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideAll this warmer weather has me ITCHING to be in the mountains in the spring air again!!! After a short break to visit with my best friend from college, I'm over here breaking down details for all kinds of mountain time in the next several weeks! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀What are you all looking forward to when it comes to the warmer weather?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeelopement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #charlottesvillebride #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideYou guys know floral ring shots are typically my jam, but every once in a while, I fall in love with shots like these. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #charlottesvillebride #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #charlottesvillewedding #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #virginiabridemagazine #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideI’ll never forget Samantha telling me that she didn’t want any bride and groom portraits done until sunset. None. She and Jon wanted to enjoy cocktail hour with their guests and take their time enjoying the people they love the most. Of course the planner in me somewhat panicked. Okay. 15 minutes of portrait time. What if sunset didn’t happen?! What if it rained? (Totally a very reasonable fear in Virginia these days.) What if I can’t get them away from their guests in time?! But, I’m THEIR photographer. When it comes down to it, my job is to capture their day the way they want me to, and that’s most important to me. I was told that sunsets at @pippinhillfarm are stunning, but, I can honestly say that the light at sunset on that property is BREATHTAKING. I’m talking the ultimate glow. The entire set of bride and groom portraits for Samantha and Jon are some of my all-time favorites, and guess what? They got to enjoy cocktail hour with their guests AND the most incredible wedding day sunset.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #charlottesvillebride #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #charlottesvillewedding #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #virginiabridemagazine #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideWhat stands out to you about a bouquet? You're looking at the most FRAGRANT bouquet I've ever had the pleasure of photographing. The moment I picked up Liliana's flowers, I was blown away. Visually, the poppy pods got me. But, holy smokes, I didn't want to put this bouquet down! I may or may not have snuck some sniffs throughout the day, because it was GLORIOUS! (Florals by Gavin's House of Flowers in South Hill, Virginia.)↟ ↟ ↟..... #richmondwedding #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #virginiabridemagazine #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideGolden light and winter breezes through Breanna's hair and those gorgeous, gorgeous blue ridges. This December day felt so warm compared to the last two days, and I'm so ready for more time in our mountains! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeelopement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideTell me about something physical that stands out to you about your love. Something you sincerely appreciate about him/her. For me, one of the things that stands out to me about Herrick is his hands. I've loved them from the beginning. They were so young when we first met. Now? They're not old, but they're full of strength and hard work. I see his hands and I think about the countless hours he's worked to care for us. I see the numerous things he's built for our family and the help he's lent to many strangers. I also know the security I feel when he holds me. The warmth, the love. And I always remember how perfectly mine fit in his. It's one of the main reasons I always aim for hand shots. Hands tell stories.↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeelopement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideTalk to me about your favorite family heirlooms! Sometimes the smallest of wedding day details turn out to be some of the most profound. Kept wrapped up and out of harm inside a handkerchief, I'll never forget when Gabe pulled it out of his coat pocket. He opened it up, and I knew this tiny ring box that had belonged to Katie's grandmother was the perfect companion to Katie's gorgeous, colorful bouquet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #obxwedding #obxweddingphotographer #vaweddingphotographer #obxbride #ncwedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #obxelopement #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideDancing in the sun. It's one of my favorite parts of documenting couples and one I love to do myself. The way they play. The way the air dances through hair and around the perfect dress. The way the heat sends that prickly, tingly feeling across your shoulders and up your neck and you just want to soak up every last second you can. The sun on your face. The laughter you see when they feel like they have NO idea what they're doing, when really, they do. I'm ready for more of those days. I'm ready for a little change. I'm ready for more time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As you may have seen in my stories above, I've decided to set an exclusive number of weddings I take a year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀10. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ten large weddings a year. (This doesn’t include elopements!) As things change in my family - schedules, new adventures, and the desire to help more at our church - I need to gain back a little more of my schedule. Just as importantly, I want to remain focused on client experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Additionally, I'm giving back in big ways, but you'll have to check out my latest blog post to see what's up. So, while I may be scaling back on the number of weddings I take on every year, I'm able to do more sessions, more elopements, and more everydays and just becauses. So, swing on by the blog (link in the bio), read a little bit of my heart, and check out the new things I've got lined up for 2019 and beyond!!↟ ↟ ↟..... #blueridgeelopement #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #virginiaisforlovers #virginiawedding #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #blueridgemoments #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #joywed #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #heywildweddings #greenweddingshoes #olddominionbrideIt's days like today that I truly miss warm June days. The outdoor receptions, warm breezes, gorgeous flowers, and all the green. I'm ready. SO ready.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀↟ ↟ ↟..... #ncwedding #vaweddingphotographer #virginiabride #ncbride #virginiawedding #ashevilleweddingphotographer #virginiaelopementphotographer #montanaweddingphotographer #nhweddingphotography #oceanandridge #OARcouples #maineweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #wvweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #shenandoahvalleybride #lifesgreatlovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #mountainweddingphotographer #bridetobe #engaged #isaidyes #imgettingmarried #wanderingweddings #theknotrealweddings #greenweddingshoes #joywed #muchlove_ig
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