ABOUT ANNA
Hi there! I’m Annamarie... Anna for short! I live on the east coast, but enjoy traveling all over the world to capture love stories!
In my experience I’ve learned that the best images result from spending time getting to know my couples and their story so that I can capture their love and laughter in a sincere way.
I live in an old house (with virtually no closet space!) just outside of the city in Richmond, Virginia, with my husband + high school sweetheart, Ryan, and our sweet pup, Lexie. Some of the things I love most include relaxing with them and friends in our backyard, a good coffee date and trying new local
restaurants. I’m a self-professed traveling homebody — as deep as my love is for exploring new places, sometimes there’s no place I’d rather be than cuddled up on the couch with my french press and a good book.
But I love that my job is constantly allowing me to visit new places and build new relationships with the most incredible people!
I believe that your wedding day is just the beginning of a life long adventure with your best friend and I can’t wait to get to know you or to help tell your story!
my inspiration
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I married my high school sweetheart. Ryan is my best friend and biggest priority. He loves and supports me so well even when I don't deserve it. My family and friends are amazing and mean the world to me!
01. MY HUSBAND RYAN
Our adorable cockapoo, Lexie, keeps me company while I'm working from home and brings so much joy to our lives! She loves long walks and cuddling up with us for a movie night.
02. LEXIE
Learning to know Jesus as my Lord and Savior changed my life and I strive to share His grace and love with others. He gives my life purpose.
03. FAITH
Everytime I go back, I'm inspired by the architecture, design, and history...I could spend hours wandering the streets of a European city! My favorite place to visit is Germany, where my family lives and where Ryan proposed to me! (He still gets major brownie points for pulling that off!)
04. EUROPE
Everytime I go back, I'm inspired by the architecture, design, and history...I could spend hours wandering the streets of a European city! My favorite place to visit is Germany, where my family lives and where Ryan proposed to me!
I love all fresh flowers, but there's something so feminine and romantic about peonies and dahlias...my two favorites!
05. FRESH FLOWERS
As deep as my love for travel is, sometimes there's nothing better than curling up on the couch at home with kettle corn and Netflix!
06. BEING A HOMEBODY
I'm a wannabe minimalist...I'm not very good at it, but I crave simplicity and love list making! I couldn't survive without my planner!
07. SIMPLICITY
Preferably written on pretty stationary, but I'll treasure a love note scribbled anywhere! I've kept every single one that Ryan has ever written me!
08. LOVE LETTERS
I love capturing those magic moments on a wedding day...when the groom sees you for the first time, when your dad gives you away, when your maid of honor gives her toast with tears in her eyes...I'm so inspired by those moments and want you to be able to remember them for a lifetime!
09. MEANINGFUL MOMENTS
I love capturing those magic moments on a wedding day...when the groom sees you for the first time, when your dad gives you away, when your maid of honor gives her toast with tears in her eyes... want you to be able to remember them for a lifetime!
I believe in beautiful wedding days...but even more than that I believe in beautiful marriages. I'm inspired by couples that have been married for decades, have weathered the ups and downs of life together, and choose to love each other everyday...
10. LASTING MARRIAGES
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A glimpse into my daily life in Richmond, VA (and travels beyond) with my husband Ryan, our disobedient puppy Lexie, and the work, style and attempts at minimalism in between.