Virginia is home to two mountain ranges – the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Which means that if you are looking for a Virginia wedding venue with mountain views, you are in luck. There are a lot! But these are what I would consider the 14 best mountain wedding venues in Virginia. They […]
As a Shenandoah National Park elopement photographer, I’ve had a lot of experience building elopement day timelines for couples. Because here’s the thing — your elopement deserves so much more than “just a few photos of the ceremony.” When you work with me, we craft an experience. Think of it this way: a wedding budget […]
Secret garden meets whimsical fairytale in this romantic micro wedding editorial shoot at The Maridor in downtown Roanoke. For this vendor collaborative we wanted to show you what you could do with lots of color and personalized details — even if you have an intimate wedding! The inspiration was sustainable romantic garden wedding. We used […]
With increasing awareness of climate change and environmental concerns, more couples are opting for sustainable, eco-friendly weddings, including sourcing local flowers, using reusable decor, and choosing vegan catering options. If having a sustainable wedding is important to you then you are in the right place! I have all the tips and tricks for how to […]
The beauty of a micro wedding is you can take the same budget you would use for a big wedding and go all in for all the luxury wedding details you want. Elegant florals, couture gown, custom suit, private chef — a budget for 15 goes a LOT farther than a budget for 150. Quick […]
If you are looking for a wedding venue near Roanoke, Virginia, then you are in the right place! Read on to discover my favorite wedding venues within an hour of Roanoke. I’ve grouped them by city or town and outlined general facts about each, like aesthetic and guest capacity. My best piece of advice to […]
If you’re planning a wedding in Virginia, you might like – dang. I wish I could just sit down with a wedding planner and ask them a bunch of questions about 2023 wedding trends and what I should focus on before I get started. Your wish is my command! I met with Andrea Mason of […]
When you’re planning your engagement session, one of the biggest things you have to figure out is what the heck do we wear? And look – I totally get it. I am by no means a fashionista. But I do photograph people for a living. And over the past six years I’ve gained some serious […]
First of all – after you get engaged and finish your happy dance, take a breath. Pause. And before you do ANYTHING ELSE, take your partner on a date. This is a key step. DON’T SKIP IT. You see, most people after they get engaged jump right into planning a beautiful, big wedding. And that’s […]
First of all – the fact that you are even asking this question is courageous. It means that you want to push past the status quo and craft a day that is authentically you. And that’s pretty badass. I’m HERE for it. You are amazing. If you don’t want to read the full article and […]
The No. 1 most important thing you need to do before you book your Virginia wedding photographer is get on the phone/zoom/skype with them. That’s because whomever you choose will be spending all day with you. ALL DAY. So you want to make sure that you not only love their work, but that your personalities […]