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Set against the rolling landscape of Haymarket, a Regency at Dominion Valley wedding offers a refined balance of classic architecture, manicured grounds, and understated elegance. This is a venue that feels composed rather than showy. Thoughtful rather than trendy. For couples drawn to timeless design, an effortless guest experience, and a setting that photographs beautifully […]

Tucked into the rolling countryside just outside Lexington, Virginia, Big Spring Farm is the kind of wedding venue that feels discovered rather than advertised. With sweeping mountain views, open fields that stretch toward the horizon, and a sense of quiet permanence woven into the land itself, this venue offers couples a wedding setting rooted in […]

Grayson Highlands State Park is one of the most scenic locations in Southwest Virginia for family photos. This family session took place at the Massie’s Gap section of the park and was planned with Christmas card photos in mind. While the session itself was simple and relaxed, the setting made it feel elevated, timeless, and […]

Early summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains carries a quiet romance, and this scenic Bluemont VA wedding captured that feeling beautifully. Set high above Loudoun County with sweeping mountain views, the day felt intentional, elevated, and deeply personal. This wedding, photographed with Cait Kramer Photography, blended refined design with meaningful cultural details and a Taylor […]

There is a quiet kind of beauty that comes from photographing a couple in a place that already belongs to them. When an engagement session takes place at home, the experience feels grounded, familiar, and deeply personal. As a Lovettsville VA Wedding Photographer, I’m always drawn to sessions like this because they allow a couple’s […]

There are engagement sessions that feel beautiful, and then there are sessions that feel cinematic. Riley and Jake’s Biltmore engagement photos were unmistakably the latter. Photographed at sunset in late fall, their session unfolded across one of the most iconic estates in the country, blending art, architecture, and genuine connection into imagery that feels both […]

There’s something special about photographing a love story in a place woven into a couple’s history. Rosie and Matt chose a Historic Occoquan Engagement Session for their photographs because this charming waterfront town is where their story first began. Their very first date took place here, tucked between cobblestone paths and river views, and they’ve […]

A Warm, Autumn Glow for Skyline Drive Virginia Pictures There is something timeless about Skyline Drive Virginia pictures, especially when autumn gives the Shenandoah Valley its soft golden haze. For Tiffany and Kevin, early November brought a crisp chill to the air, yet the sun wrapped their evening in a warm glow that made the […]

A Sunset Libby Hill Park Engagement Session in Richmond Ashley and Hayden’s Libby Hill Park engagement session unfolded during a warm October sunset, giving us the perfect blend of glowy light, gentle breezes, and Richmond skyline views. Their evening began by the James River at Belle Isle and ended atop one of the city’s most […]

A Romantic Rust Manor House Wedding in Early Fall Every celebration at Rust Manor House carries its own sense of enchantment, but this early fall Rust Manor House Wedding felt especially timeless. Photographed with Madison Leigh Photography, the day unfolded with soft light, flourishing gardens, and the kind of refined charm that defines weddings in […]