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Joy. I think that word sums up Lindsay and Dusty’s wedding day perfectly. When I arrived at the venue the morning of their big day, Lindsay was getting her makeup done and besides the fact that she looked gorgeous, she also just looked so excited that she was about to marry her best friend! And then I found Dustin relaxing outside just enjoying the day and the fact that he would soon get to marry Lindsay…Dusty is the kind of guy who’s so sweet and caring (he actually asked ME several times if I needed anything throughout the day), and Lindsay is the perfect fit for him, as their officient mentioned

Ashleigh and Alex both graduated from Virginia Tech a few years ago…It’s the place where they met and fell in love, so it was only fitting for them to celebrate their wedding in Blacksburg surrounded by their families and all of their college friends! I loved hearing all of the stories about them during the toasts at their reception…about how when Alex first met Ashleigh he couldn’t stop talking about her (so sweet!)…and how they are such an inspiration as a couple to their friends!
I first met them for their engagement session several weeks ago and loved them right away…They are such a

As I drove to Gloucester County for Alexis and Chris’ big day, I didn’t really know what to expect! Normally I can spend some time before hand looking up the bride and groom’s venue online, but these two decided to have a backyard wedding! I actually looked up their house on google maps so that I would know I was in the right place when I saw it, but what I didn’t expect to see when I pulled up was the most GORGEOUS view of the water…seriously, it was so pretty…I had already been praying hard that the rain would hold off for their big day…but when I saw the view

Throughout Katie and Allen’s wedding day I heard over and over again from their friends and family what a sweet couple they are…they both have huge hearts to serve and strive to love others well…They love the Lord and want to honor Him with their new marriage and life together…Their ceremony was first and foremost such a beautiful message of Christ’s love and redemption and I was so blessed to have been able to witness them making their vows to each other! I think that’s one of my favorite parts of this job…that I get to capture such a sacred moment in couple’s lives…

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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.