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A wedding planning inspo library for all couples — whether your wedding is next week, or you’re still “casually” sending your partner pictures of engagement rings.

I DON’T HAVE ANY PLANS TO ADD “WEDDING PLANNER” TO MY RESUME, 

...but after shooting hundreds of weddings, I’ve learned manyyyy things about pulling off the wedding you’ve always imagined. 

And because — whether you’re my client or not — I can’t stand the thought of any couple NOT experiencing a picture-perfect day, I’m sharing all of my resources about wedding planning and my insider know-how right here on the blog to get you started. 

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Engagements

Absolutely Iconic State Street Engagement Photos in Bristol

Iconic State Street Engagement Photos in Bristol, Tennessee Seth & Whitney are truly one of the most fun couples to be around. I spent the evening walking through Downtown Bristol for their State Street engagement photos and I’m sore from all of the laughter! Their proposal story is too good not to share. Seth had […]

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Engagements

Stunning Spring Manassas Engagement Photos

Joyful Spring Manassas Engagement Photos in Virginia It’s not everyday that you get to photograph a Manassas engagement session during peak cherry blossom season, so we took full advantage for Natalie & Sean’s photos! I traveled to the heart of Virginia to see the place this fun couple calls home and take a tour of […]

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Engagements

Truly Breathtaking Roan Mountain Engagement Photos

Sunset Roan Mountain Engagement Photos in Johnson City, Tennesseee If you asked Logan and Matthew one word that describes them as a couple, they both instantaneously reply. “Fun!” I can now honestly attest to that being one of the first words that comes to mind when I think of the two of them! We truly […]

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Engagements

Gorgeous Spring Lover’s Leap Engagement Session

Brad and Molly’s Engagement Session in Woolwine, Virginia at the Lover’s Leap Overlook.

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Virginia-based, destination-friendly photographer who believes you            have to be a model to get gorgeous wedding photos.

That “I’m excited about my wedding, but terrified I’m going to hate how I look in the photos” feeling? I totally get it. 

But aside from always being able to get the perfect shot despite being in a dark hallway with no natural lighting and capturing the first kiss at the right moment, I’m also an expert at making you feel like a natural in front of the camera so that you love each and every photo. 

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