This couple planned an elopement week getaway along the Blue Ridge Parkway with newlywed portraits on Raven’s Roost Overlook, one of Virginia’s most popular scenic spots for proposals, engagement portraits, and even small weddings.

Choosing a location for your engagement photos can be a challenging task, especially in a state like Virginia where rich history and stunning landscapes provide ideal photographic destinations for every kind of couple. As a Virginia wedding photographer, I get asked for recommendations for engagement session locations all the time! I created this guide to […]

Today on the blog, we have a very special guest feature! Brooke Benson, Virginia wedding planner and owner of Lemondrop Events Co, has given us her top tips and tricks for planning a wedding. I know how difficult it is to get started with planning your wedding day. That’s why I asked Brooke to give […]

They proposed. You said yes! You’re looking down at your ring, maybe a little in shock. And it hits you. You have no idea what to do now that you’re actually engaged. You probably have no experience planning a wedding, may not have been expecting the big question, and it’s all a whirlwind. That’s okay–I’ve […]

Whether you realize it yet or not, choosing your wedding photographer is a very personal choice. Staunton is full of talented wedding photographers, and our style, approach, perspective, and demeanor are all a little different. You might have read lists from wedding planning magazines and blogs entitled “20 questions to ask your photographer before you […]

The internet is full of wedding invitation ideas. Pinterest is so overwhelming sometimes with literally thousands of ideas to sort through. Basic Invite is a wedding invitation and stationary company that has one of the best selections in the industry. Their customized sample process, extensive inventory, and template wedding invitations help make your selection process […]

As a wedding photographer, I have always been a huge fan of simplistic decor and neutral tones, while using abundant florals to add in pops of color. I have compiled here some of my favorite examples of florals incorporated into wedding decor, signage, cake toppers, arches, and sweetheart tables. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration […]

Wedding photos will continue to tell your love story to friends + family long after your time. Your album will be a way to share with your daughter about how true love feels. Your 50th anniversary slideshow will show your friends that you’ve always been totally and ridiculously in love. Your legacy of an unbreakable partnership starts with your wedding day, and your photos are your evidence.

Every bride-to-be knows there is an endless sea of wedding inspiration and ideas everywhere you turn online. Pinterest in particular sets the bar for elaborate DIY crafts and wildly expensive floral sculptures impossibly high. With wedding vendors spanning dramatically different styles and so many wedding details to think about, it’s hard to know what’s even […]

Winter means more and more sessions are moving indoors, and I love the chance to work with clients in their homes! How special is it that Sarah-Cortney’s maternity session was in the same nursery that she brought her daughter home to just weeks later? Plus, it’s so much easier to relax and be yourself in […]