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Here’s my favorite wedding venues in Virginia for the most incredible portraits, coming from a Richmond VA wedding photographer who knows that not only should your venue be a spectacular place for hosting a wedding but should also have equally spectacular features for your wedding day photography.

Modern & Classic VMFA Wedding

It was an incredible day filled to the brim with stunning details. Luisa & Matt decided on March 19 for their wedding date and we were blessed with one of the most beautiful Virginia spring days I’ve ever seen for a wedding. Luisa’s eye for a classy and modern wedding came to life and I was blown away by the details and how her vision came together for their VMFA wedding in Richmond, Virginia.

They waited 441 days for this day. It was so evident on their wedding day just how loved they are by the people who know them and knowing them, you just can’t help it. I loved every minute of working with these two and it never even felt like work because it was just so much fun! It was truly my honor being their photographer and friend. Enjoy scrolling through my favorites from this gorgeous whimsical and colorful summer Old Silk Mill wedding!

Last Friday I got to meet Matt & Luisa at Libby Hill Park in Richmond VA for their engagement session and I have to say it was definitely one of the most fun engagement sessions I’ve ever done! The weather was perfect and it was a sunny day which made for gorgeous golden hour portraits! Luisa and Matt were so fun to talk with and getting to hear more about them and their sweet pets! Especially since their 5 month old puppy, Max, joined us for photos and I was over the moon!

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I spent Monday afternoon with these two cuties at Maymont Park and let me tell you, it was the best time! Shirley and Jedi both told me at the beginning of their session that they’re not models, they’re not good with posing and then both went on to serve all the poses and looks the whole entire session! They were naturals!

After a reschedule to Monday due to rain, and a weekend spent keeping an eagle eye out on the weather, Monday came and went with no rain during Kayla & Taylor’s sweet summer RVA engagement session at Maymont Park!

Kayla and Taylor traveled a little bit to shoot at Maymont with me so I am so thankful the rain held off and that we were rewarded with a beautiful sunny afternoon!

Last Friday I got to meet Matt & Luisa at Libby Hill Park in Richmond VA for their engagement session and I have to say it was definitely one of the most fun engagement sessions I’ve ever done! The weather was perfect and it was a sunny day which made for gorgeous golden hour portraits! Luisa and Matt were so fun to talk with and getting to hear more about them and their sweet pets! Especially since their 5 month old puppy, Max, joined us for photos and I was over the moon!

It was a touch windier than expected but an all around gorgeous day for an engagement session. Ashley and Ben met me at Maymont Park Friday afternoon for their engagement session and I was so thrilled to get to meet these two cuties and enjoy the beautiful florals blooming in Maymont’s Italian and Japanese Gardens. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off my spring engagement season with these two and I’m even more excited for their November wedding at Oakdale! But until then, enjoy some of my favorites from their Maymont Park engagement session!

I was giddy with excitement as I very carefully drove to the Capitol and met Jad and Julia there. I’ve been a photographer for years and never once had the opportunity to do a snowy engagement session and I was BLOWN AWAY by the magic. Jad and Julia were excited and prepped with all the accessories: umbrellas, knit blanket, couple hats and layered outfits. It was such a dream getting to laugh and be amazed by the snowy weather with these two lovebirds and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect session!

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