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There’s a certain calm that only exists by the ocean. You’ll notice that waves soften the noise in your mind, the air feels cooler, and everything just slows down around you. That quietness is exactly what set the tone for this coastal couples session. Marcia & Fernando went into this evening with an open mind, […]

Man wraps arms around his girlfriend as they look off into the sunset on the coastline.
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There’s something about an easy afternoon in a breathtaking outdoor spot surrounded by only your closest loved ones, nothing overbearing or chaotic. You are in the perfect location, all is calm and quiet in the world around you. You grab your partner’s hand and begin saying your vows for only those closest to you to […]

Bride and groom smile and get close among the greenery of their outdoor wedding.
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When most people think of eloping, they picture something quick, simple, inexpensive, and at the court house. While that can be true, elopement planning doesn’t have to mean cutting corners or settling for less. In fact, dreaming up an elopement full of adventure is something completely unique in itself. But when you’re starting to sort […]

A beautiful engagement ring sits inside it's white ring box atop a national park map.
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There’s nothing like starting the next chapter of you and your partner’s story like going on an epic adventure engagement photoshoot. And think of it this way – you could go all out with long hikes and vast overlooks, or you could make it a little more laid-back and still get your epic views. That’s […]

Couple stand atop a large rock with an incredible overlook during their national park adventure engagement.
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It’s official, congrats! You’ve been proposed to, and you’re on top of the world. But before diving headfirst into wedding planning, take a moment to soak in this season of life and enjoy the magic of being engaged. Now’s the perfect time to plan your Virginia fall engagement session. Engagement photos specifically in the fall […]

Couple celebrate their engagement among Virginia fall foliage with woman standing behind her fiancé hugging and pulling him close.
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Let’s start off this Shenandoah couples photoshoot by painting a picture. Imagine an evening in the Blue Ridge Mountains with the sun high but the weather unseasonably fair. Where the afternoon breeze sways in and out keeping air flowing and the early evening cool. There’s not a lot of moisture around and as the evening […]

Couple laugh and enjoy sunset during their couples photoshoot.
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There is a quiet kind of magic when eloping in Virginia. Fog drapes over mountain ridges, forest trails lead to waterfalls, coastal views bring a sense of tranquility. Few places balance natural beauty and intimacy like Virginia. For those eloping, it’s a dream backdrop. Take a little peek into this dreamy Shenandoah National Park photoshoot. […]

Couple cheer as they walk and celebrate their elopement day.
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Some elopements are quiet, some are wild. This one was both. Adrianna & Sebastian had the exact vision for their adventure elopement day locked in more than a year in advance and knew exactly what they wanted. Traveling all the way from Australia, they were planning a two-week honeymoon after their vows. They would take […]

Couple eloping kiss in the middle of the road during their adventure elopement as the sun shines brightly.
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Planning an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony for Alycea & Dakota was beginning to seem a little overwhelming. When they first reached out, they were still in the beginning planning stages of it all. They were newly engaged simply looking for an engagement photographer first. If we connected well together, I would be lucky enough to […]

Bride and groom get close during their adventure intimate wedding.
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Annie & Damon always dreamed of an off-the-beaten-path intimate vintage elopement with very little planning. They weren’t the typical couple to get all dressed up, spend hundreds of dollars on outfits, a lavish venue, or decor. They always pictured their elopement as simple with a vintage vibe and aesthetic. Something where they could just show […]

Vintage bouquet and vow books from an adventure elopement on the dashboard of a camper van.