Shelby & Rob: Engagement

Shelby and Rob are an awesome couple whose wedding I will be celebrating just 10 short days from now at the Virginia Center for Architecture. This weekend we all met up for some fun engagement photos, and I am now even more stoked for their big day after hearing some of the awesome festivities they have planned for their guests.

I always have such an amazing time doing engagement sessions for my clients, it's a relaxed atmosphere that allows us to get to know one another better while creating some rad art at the same time. But sometimes I can tell it's been an extra awesome session when I am editing late into the night (like now) and I start to get jealous of my clients photos. As in, I kind of wish I could swap Sarah and I into a few of these, print them ginormous and hang them over the mantle. But then Shelby and Rob would probably think that was creepy next time they came over. Yeah.....

Jessica & JD: Engagement

I have known Jessica and her family literally my entire life, in fact some of my earliest memories involve our beach vacations together, long days on the swing-set, and birthday parties at the gym. When I found out Jessica was engaged, it was hard to believe that so many years have gone by and that we are all grown up now. I had the pleasure of meeting JD this past weekend as we ran around the city together, and I could not be more excited to photograph their wedding in May.

We have been trying to get together for some fun engagement photos for months now, but this year's nasty Virginia winter had other plans. I'm glad we decided to wait until Spring had done it's thing, because the weather this time was finally amazing! Here's a few favorites from the day:

Too many good ones to choose, they just don't know how to take a bad photo!I know, I know, it's been 2 1/2 weeks without a blog post but there's plenty more coming to make up for it, I promise. Have an awesome weekend everyone, go enjoy this weather!

McKenna & Andrew: Engagement

Getting to know your photographer personally before your wedding day can do wonders for your photos. That's why this weeks Wed² wedding tip is this: Get engagement photos! Not only does an engagement session provide some awesome pictures in a more relaxed atmosphere, it gives the couple and the photographer an opportunity to get to know one another even better before the big day. Seeing for yourself how your chosen photographer operates while shooting makes sure that there are no surprises once you're in your wedding dress. Plus, an engagement session can be a fun, stress free afternoon to celebrate your love in the midst of all your wedding planning!

On Sunday, I had a great time exploring Carytown with Andrew & McKenna doing just that! We have been friends for a long time, and I can't wait to celebrate with them in June when they tie the knot. It was a bit chillier than expected, and the wind got a little intense at times, but it was nothing a stop for some hot chocolate couldn't fix. I just love the colors of the city in Richmond; here are a few of my favorites from our afternoon out on the town:

I love how much they laugh together:
I found out this was the location of their first "date", wandering the city in the rain:Aren't they cute! Have an awesome rest of the week!

Dana & Jason: Hit the Streets

Taking photos for couples becomes so rewarding when they embrace the creativity photography can offer, and really play an active part in the creative process. After meeting and speaking with Dana while in Ritz Camera a few months ago, I knew she was one of those perfect clients from the get go when she began explaining her plans for her Halloween wedding. Visions of black & orange and mashed potato martini bars circled in my head as we spoke, but knowing my best friends had a Halloween wedding planned I feared I would not be able to be a part of Dana & Jason's day. Luckily all the dates worked out and I'm excited to be heading to the Beacon Theatre this Saturday to make some amazing memories for them.

We all headed out on the town yesterday afternoon for some last minute portraits to display at the wedding. After some morning rain, the day ended up being gorgeous. Here are a few favorites:

Look for another special Halloween post Saturday before I head to the wedding!

JOsh & Julie : Engagement

I guess it means I am growing up when all of my friends start to get married. When I received an ecstatic text from Julie during her cruise vacation about her engagement, I knew that time had come. Julie and JOsh (my shift key isn't broken, that's how he rolls) have been my best friends for over five years now, and I could not be happier to stand up next to them in a few weeks as they say their wedding vows. Before things get too mushy, I'll just say that these two know how much they mean to me, and my life would not be the same without them.

JOsh and Julie are both amazing artists in their own right, so when you're done checking out their pretty faces below, head over to Julie Ferguson Photo and Death by Film to see some of their work. Here are a few of our favorites from the session:

Insanely loud train whistles have a way of making dogs, and Julie, do strange things.

Hope you guys had fun, can't wait to celebrate and bring the metal rain!

JOsh & Julie Sneak Peek

More of JOsh, Julie and Zero coming tomorrow!