Boudoir

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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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“you put me on and said I was your favorite” folklore is the next Eras boudoir session in this series and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to capture folklore. I was inspired by the coziness of the folklore cardigan and wanted to incorporate that cozy feel throughout the session. Playing with a […]

Ms. J’s session was a stunning reminder that our boudoir sessions can be an exploration of contrasts, a journey through different shades of femininity. From the angelic touch of a cathedral veil to the bold assertion of a lace bodysuit, every piece tells a story.

It’s that moment when your soft, delicate, romantic, whimsical side AND your edgy, badass biker babe side meet in a story of two aesthetics for Virginia boudoir photography.

One of my clients recently had a boudoir session with us and as we planned her session, she mentioned that she was a bride with an upcoming wedding this year and I couldn’t have been more thrilled! As a Richmond VA wedding photographer, I always love getting to play with veils on the wedding day […]

When I posted about wanting to do a boudoir session with flowers incorporated into it in my private boudoir facebook group, Kelly stepped up to the plate and loved the vision! We decided to go with a bright color palette for her session and with some classic red roses. She arrived to my studio a little nervous but excited for her session!

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