Josh Gooden - Photography + Cinematography Blog

Nikki + Josh // Wedding Highlights | Swannanoa, Virginia

Josh Gooden — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:42:24 +0000

In late June, we were delighted to capture Nikki + Josh’s wedding at Swannanoa Palace in Afton, Virginia. Having visited the location before, we knew the ceremony would be gorgeous and with all the little details it most certainly was. We even found a castle tower behind the gardens! From the hilarious speeches to the awesome last dance, we truly had a blast capturing Nikki & Josh’s special day.

I hope you enjoy a sneak peak of their day!

Kait + Tom // Wedding Highlights | Mt. Solon, Virginia

Josh Gooden — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:46:55 +0000

In late June, I had the opportunity to capture Kait + Tom’s gorgeous wedding at Spring Meadows Farm in Mt. Solon, Virginia. When I first met Kait in 2009 and heard the story of how she met her Australian lover Tom, I knew it would be amazing to photograph. In early 2010, Kait moved to Australia with Tom and they flew back to Virginia a few days before for the wedding. They incorporated a lot of fun little travel touches with their details, which I loved and there were a ton of great moments throughout the day. I hope you enjoy a small glimpse of their wedding!

Amanda + Davey // Wedding Highlights | Blacksburg, Virginia

Josh Gooden — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:51:38 +0000

In early June, we traveled to the beautiful Maison Beliveau Bed & Breakfast in Blacksburg, Virginia for Amanda & Davey’s wedding. From the smallest details to the hilarious dances, it was so fun to get to know Amanda & Davey’s personalities throughout the day. While the rain forced everyone into a small shelter during the ceremony, the whole wedding party stood outside under umbrellas, making for an incredible ceremony that I will never forget.

I hope you enjoy a sneak peak of their special day!

Emily + Greer // Wedding Highlights | Warrenton, Virginia

Josh Gooden — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:40:54 +0000

Emily & Greer were such a fun and amazing couple to work with. You can tell these two are super close with all their friends and family, and especially their wedding party. They just know how to have fun together! I loved how the day was full of all these little candid and authentic moments and small details. From their gorgeous outdoor ceremony at Airlie Center to the hilarious moments in the gardens and at the reception, we had a blast capturing their special day.

Location: The Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia
Music: Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys

Whitney + Peter // Engagement Session

Josh Gooden — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:42:07 +0000

Whitney & Peter are an amazing couple, and we had so much fun running around Prince Michel Vineyard in the gorgeous weather! We found many awesome locations throughout the property and even a prop (the heart..which made a really awesome shot). While their wedding is not until next October of next year, I was so excited to work with them this soon. It was truly an awesome day and I cannot wait to work with them next year!

I hope you enjoy the teasers! :]

Shelly + Eric // Wedding Highlights

Josh Gooden — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:22:28 +0000

Shelly & Eric were such a fun and unique couple to work with! The beautiful ceremony was held at the gorgeous Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Richmond. Having witnessed the cathedral for the first time, we were blown away with its incredible architecture and details (this led to many fun steadicam shots ). After the ceremony, we walked through downtown Richmond shooting fun moments with Shelly & Eric and our favorite photography team, Jodi & Kurt, from Jodi Miller Photography. After a two hour break (their ceremony was early), we headed to the Richmond Omni for the reception, which was fantastic!

I hope you enjoy a sneak peak of their day!

Music: High – James Blunt

Jessica + Kenneth // The Highlights

Josh Gooden — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:38:49 +0000

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It is the little moments that make each couple and each story so unique. When Jessica’s father contacted me from North Carolina and told me of Jessica & Kenneth’s plans to have their wedding in nearby New Market, Virginia, I was extremely excited by the opportunity to film there, but meeting the couple was even more amazing.

I am always a bit nervous about meeting a couple for the first time, but these two were a dream to work with. From riding across the property on the back of a golf cart to the hilarious interview, we had so much fun capturing their special day.

I hope you enjoy their highlights!

-Josh

Brent + AnneCallie | Engagement Session

Josh Gooden — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:46:56 +0000

I am so thrilled to share Brent + AnneCallie’s engagement session with you! Having worked with Brent on film projects in the past, I knew it would be a really fun session. We shot in downtown Harrisonburg, which led us to the Spring Box in Court Square, The Artful Dodger (where they first met), and an awesome abandoned train station. I look forward to shooting their wedding in early September! Enjoy the teasers!!

Mill Cabinet // Teasers

Josh Gooden — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:11:37 +0000

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Mill Cabinet, a local company in Bridgewater, Virginia, to shoot some promotional images for their new website, which is being designed by Estland Design. Unlike most cabinet shops, Mill Cabinet does almost everything by hand and their finished work is breathtaking. The level and skill that goes into each piece is incredible and I was fascinated to learn a little bit about the process while shooting these images. Enjoy!

Maura + Matt | The Highlights

Josh Gooden — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:47:35 +0000

On May 1st, I had the wonderful opportunity to capture Maura + Matt’s incredible wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia. The locations were absolutely incredible and the weather was fantastic. I hope you enjoy a sneak peak of their wedding!

Ceremony: UVA Chapel

Reception: The Farmington Country Club

Music: Everything – Michael Bublé