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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 […]

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The Best Hikes for your Shenandoah National Park Engagement Photos

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Shenandoah National Park is one of the most beautiful places for a hiking engagement session on the east coast. But Shenandoah National Park contains more than 500 miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. They connect and sprawl, leading to almost endless possibilities for exploration. So which hike are the best […]

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What Happens When it Rains During Your Engagement Session

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When it’s calling for rain, a lot of photographers will reschedule the session. I don’t, unless that is something the client really wants.  There are a couple of reasons for this.  Primarily I don’t really believe in the concept of “bad” weather. Weather is simply a part of the adventure and mood of the shoot.  […]

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Blackrock Summit Engagement Session

Lifestyle

Blackrock Summit is one of those hikes in Shenandoah National Park that is super popular because it’s short, easy and the payoff is amazing. When you get there, you scramble on top of this huge natural rock pile and have something like 270-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s really popular with locals and […]

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Sunrise Stony Man Engagement Session

Lifestyle

If you’ve never had your photograph taken professionally, the idea can be a little intimidating. You are investing a lot into the photographs, but like anything new, oftentimes people feel nervous about looking and feeling awkward, or about disliking the results.  Which is why I think engagement sessions should be an experience — not a […]

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Mary’s Rock Engagement Session

Lifestyle

Shenandoah National Park is full of beautiful hikes, but Mary’s Rock is one of my favorites. It’s beautiful for both sunrise and sunset, but you don’t have to get on Skyline Drive or the Blue Ridge Parkway to access it so it’s a great option for late fall-early spring engagement or couples sessions. (Skyline Drive […]

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