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Some engagement sessions are just effortless—and Brianne and Andy’s was pure magic. Captured at the ever-beautiful Community Arboretum at Virginia Western Community College, this light-filled, romantic session was bursting with love, laughter, and the kind of authentic connection that makes a photographer’s heart skip a beat. From the very first frame, it was obvious: these […]

Electric Chemistry in Bloom | Brianne & Andy’s Engagement Session at The Community Arboretum

April 6, 2025

There’s something truly magical about a sunset, especially when it’s shared with the one you love. Daniel and Briana’s engagement session at Peaks of Otter, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, was nothing short of breathtaking. Their Virginia sunset engagement session was filled with love, laughter, and nature’s beauty—creating unforgettable memories for the soon-to-be-married couple. I’m thrilled to continue documenting their love story when they tie the knot in May of 2025!

Virginia Sunset Engagement Session

October 23, 2024

A romantic moment captured during an outdoor engagement session at sunset. The couple sits closely together in a grassy field, sharing a tender kiss. The man, dressed in a burgundy shirt, wraps his arms around the woman, who is wearing an earthy orange blouse and light jeans. The golden sunlight bathes the scene, casting a warm glow over the couple and the surrounding meadow, with trees in the background softly illuminated by the fading light. The image exudes love, warmth, and serenity.

Danielle & Thomas invited me onto her family’s farm this weekend and I’m ecstatic to share these images with you! They might have gotten engaged at the beach but this sweet farm seems to hold a special place in their hearts. Danielle’s great-grandpa bought this property many years ago and when he built this pond […]

Danielle & Thomas Engagement Portraits – Moneta, VA

June 18, 2024

What stood out to me from Megan’s initial inquiry was their desire to simply have fun during their wedding photos. We had a fantastic time capturing their Engagement Portraits on Saturday evening in Martinsville, VA. Megan & Tanner brought us out to Tanner’s childhood home for their engagement photos. The pond on the property, especially […]

Martinsville Engagement Portraits | Megan + Tanner

April 29, 2024

Not long ago, Karl reached out to me with a confidential mission: to discreetly document his marriage proposal to Allie by the lake at Peaks of Otter in Bedford, Virginia. Karl carefully orchestrated every aspect of the proposal and even had their family present, observing from a distance. As the soft, golden light enveloped them, […]

Karl & Allie – Proposal at Peaks of Otter

October 24, 2023