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I’ve been so excited to capture Jamie and Katelyn’s special day since I met her last year at her best friend’s wedding when she was the maid of honor…she’s hilarious and spunky and one of those people that makes you feel so welcomed right away! It’s easy to see why Jamie fell in love with her…

I loved getting to celebrate with them and their friends and family…the forecast was rainy, but I love how that didn’t affect their attitude at all! They were just so thrilled to be getting married! Katelyn looked stunning in her gown and I’m pretty sure Jamie had a hard time taking his

It was one of those dream-like moments where I had to do a double take to make sure I was actually hearing her correctly…we were at a women’s retreat for creative small business owners called Pursuit 31 and I hadn’t been getting enough sleep…so I reasoned that I very well could’ve imagined it when Mary asked if I would take some anniversary photos for her and Justin while we were there…But when she asked me again if we could really do it and I was so excited! So we picked a time and made this little mini shoot happen…
Justin and Mary have been a huge inspiration to me in my business and

Tyler and Ashley moved to Richmond shortly after getting married last year, but it somehow feels like they’ve been here much longer! We met at a photography get together and when I realized they had just started coming to our church, I asked them to join our small group! It’s been so much fun getting to be a part of their life this past year and seeing them grow together and in life. They are so much fun to be around and I’m so thankful for them and that they are a part of our lives! They’re also a very talented videography husband and wife team here in Richmond and I love the times when I get to work

I drove up to the Running Hare Vineyard for Jess and Mark’s wedding day and I couldn’t help but imagine that I was driving up to a winery in Tuscany…it has that old world feel and the laid back vibe there was so perfect for their wedding! I love when a bride is so excited to get married that she’s just so joyful and relaxed because all she’s focused on is that moment that she gets to say “I do” to her groom! That was Jess…when I walked up to her she was so happy and excited that the day was finally here! And everything was perfect. We finished the last few portraits after the ceremony just as it started to rain

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A glimpse into my daily life in Richmond, VA (and travels beyond) with my husband Ryan, our son Gray, and our disobedient puppy Lexie, plus the work, style and attempts at minimalism in between.