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A couple kisses while rock climbing during their adventurous elopement in Virginia

Unique Wedding Inspiration for Couples Who Dare to Be Different A non-traditional wedding can look like whatever you want it to—because at its heart, a wedding is simply a celebration of your marriage. Some of my favorite ways couples have made their day truly their own include: The key to making your wedding unique is […]

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Rainy Engagement Photos | Virginia Inspiration

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When it comes to weather for an engagement session, most photographers will reschedule if it looks like rain. I don’t—unless that’s what the client truly prefers. That’s because I don’t believe in “bad” weather. Every type of weather adds its own mood, adventure, and energy to your session, making your photos unique and memorable. Embracing […]

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Blackrock Summit Engagement Photos in Shenandoah National Park

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Blackrock Summit is one of the best locations in Shenandoah National Park for adventurous engagement photos without a long or difficult hike. With expansive Blue Ridge Mountain views, dramatic rock formations, and incredible light, it’s an ideal spot for couples who want their engagement photos to feel outdoorsy, effortless, and visually striking. Located right off […]

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The Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park for Epic Photos

Adventure Session Tips

Shenandoah National Park is one of the most scenic hiking destinations on the East Coast. With over 500 miles of trails — including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail — the park is full of panoramic overlooks, forested paths, waterfalls, and rocky summits that are just as rewarding to hike as they are to photograph. […]

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Frazier Discovery Trail Adventure Engagement Session

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    Spring generally starts showing its face in earnest by early April around here. At lower elevations like the cities of Charlottesville or Harrisonburg, by the middle of March some trees are starting to bud and early flowers bloom, but in the mountains it is still very much winter and bare.  Fortunately the Blue […]

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Best of 2019: Engagement, Adventure & Portrait Sessions

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Best of 2019 Engagement and Portrait Sessions I had a terrible time this year with hard drives — I think I had three crash from January to December. Fortunately it was more of an expensive, annoying problem than a data loss problem.  That’s because part of my workflow is that I never delete images off […]

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Sami + Joe’s Shenandoah National Park Maternity Session

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I don’t shoot a ton of maternity, family or newborn sessions, but occasionally I’ll take them on with the caveat that I still won’t do a lot of posing. Instead, we focus on what I always try and focus on — relationships, environment and drawing out authentic interactions.  Sami and Joe are trying to visit […]

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