I met Emily and Alan in Downtown Richmond for their engagement session and I have to say that this is my personal favorite time of the year to shoot…The colors are amazing and the weather is getting cooler and there’s just something really special about it…As we walked around and talked more about the plans they’ve made for their wedding and future together, I got more and more excited for their big day! They are tying the knot at The Boathouse at Rockett’s landing so choosing to shoot in Libby Hill Park was the best idea because we got to take an engagement picture with their

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again because the more I work with couples like Katie and Johnny, the more I know it to be true…working with brides who are super excited about their wedding photography is the BEST! I left their e-session feeling especially grateful that I get to work with couples like them who are passionate about their pictures and about having their love for each other documented in a beautiful and authentic way! I also left it feeling like I had known these two for years…They are so open and sweet and I just loved my time with them! Katie and I messaged back and forth about their session in the weeks

Belle Isle is one of those locations that Richmond photographers get asked to shoot at again and again…and I think the reason why is obvious…it’s BEAUTIFUL! I love shooting their and I love that it’s right next to the city…that’s one of the things that makes Richmond so amazing! It’s the perfect size city in my opinion and still has lots of “green” areas…I met Shelby and Dereck there last week (plus their pup, Abe, and Shelby’s sister to take care of him after we were done taking pictures with him! It’s ALWAYS a good idea to have what I like to call a “puppy wrangler” during

I was so over the moon with excitement when Caitlin and Dan booked me for their wedding next April because not only are they a super sweet couple, but Dan is also my amazing friend Jill’s little brother and I knew it was going to be a really fun celebration to be a part of! Their planning a gorgeous tented reception in Orange, Virginia and I can’t wait to see it come together…

On top of that, I was thrilled that they wanted to shoot their engagement pictures in Charlottesville! I had photographed bridal portraits for a good friend at