The Journal

It was the first day of June, full of sunshine, clear skies, and the most joyous couple excited to start their new beginning!!! Claire and Ethan are two of the kindest people you’ll ever meet (ask anyone who’s met them!). They love their friends, family, and church fiercely!! On their most special day, they deserved […]

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is beautiful anytime of the day but especially this past weekend for Taylor and Paul’s wedding day! Taylor aspired for their architectural inspired garden wedding to be elegant, fresh, and classic and this venue provided all that and more. Together, they shared their vows in the old Italianate estate inspired Rose […]

First wedding of 2024 was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Full of softly colored florals, picturesque wedding venue, and the most amazing couple!! Alyssa and Travis officially became Mr. & Mrs. O’Connell at their Historic Jasmine wedding while their most loved friends and family joined in the celebration. Keep that scroll to read about some of my favorite […]

This beautiful summer June wedding was absolutely stunning!! Abby and Luke have an amazing love story and their wedding day was a perfect display it. Surrounded by loved ones, they vowed to spend forever together and danced the night away!! Before the ceremony Abby shared a beautiful first look with her father. It was so […]

Officially getting back into the swing of blogging for 2023!!! Soooo many amazing sessions I have lined up to share but first up – Brent and Alyssa’s Yorktown Wedding on one of the most beautiful days in April. Get ready to see a day full of love and happiness for a deserving couple!! Alyssa and […]

An elopement on the beach with their kids is exactly what Danielle and Russ envisioned when they got engaged earlier this year. They knew they wanted to keep it simple and focus on their love for one another. The day could not have been more beautiful and I CAN’T WAIT for y’all to see just […]

  So many feelings as I write up the blog post for my lasttt wedding of 2021. This year has been quite the whirlwind and I’m beyond thankful to end it with such a sweet couple as Matt and Molly. Their wedding day at the Historic Post Office in Hampton Virginia was nothing short of […]

One thing I love about weddings, is how they’re all so different. Regardless of how many times one attends, photographs, or even officiates a wedding – each is different and unique in their own way.  Some, are extravagant events, some couples elope, and then, there are others who have an intimate ceremony with their most […]

Hey yall!!! Want to know a secret?? One of the things I’m learning quickly (and love) about my journey capturing weddings is how truly unique they are.  Some are more traditional, some modern, some last all day, some a couple of hours and the best part is – THAT’S OK!! If you hear anything from […]

This wedding right here will forever hold a special place in my heart because it is the FIRST solo wedding I’ve photographed!! This couple took a chance on me and knew they wanted me as their wedding photographer long before I even thought of booking weddings. Forever thankful to them and their confidence in my […]