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Laura + Matthew // Day After Session

After shooting Laura + Matthew’s gorgeous wedding in Harrisonburg, Virginia, they opted for a day after session at Swannanoa Palace in Afton, Virginia, which is one their favorite childhood places. The mansion, built in 1912 by millionaire James H. Dooley, reportedly took over 300 artisans eight years to build, complete with Georgian marble, Tiffany windows, gold plumbing fixtures, and terraced gardens….

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Justin + Julia // Engaged

I am so excited to finally share Justin & Julia’s gorgeous engagement session, which took place at Justin’s family farm in Raphine, Virgina. The farm was absolutely gorgeous with sprawling fields, a nearby mill, and a barn filled with bales of hay (its also going to be their wedding location). Despite the cold, Justin and…

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Film // An Imperfect Medium

To me, the joy of film is thats its not perfect, completely unreliable, and real. In truth, its imperfect nature is perfect for the stories I tell and want to tell. When I was growing up I was always amazed at the world around me and in between endless questions to my parents I tried…

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Lauren + Drew | Fall Engagement Session

In late October, I met up with Lauren & Drew for an amazing fall themed engagement session in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We had so much fun exploring downtown and traveling to a nearby field for some gorgeous sunset shots. I had such a fun afternoon with these two and cannot wait to shoot their wedding in…

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Doug + Emily | Engagement Session

In early October, we met up with the fabulous Doug & Emily for an amazing vintage themed engagement session at Swanannoa Palace (the perfect place for vintage shoots). Doug & Emily brought along vintage picture frames, awesome vintage hats, lips and mustaches, and a bunch of other fun props (Emily’s parents have an antique business),…

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