Kayla & James // Port Warwick, Newport News Anniversary Session

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? First of all, I am absolutely LOVING anniversary sessions! They are such an amazing way to show how far you've come in your marriage - that you still mean the vows you made however many years ago it was, and that your love is still growing every day. I love that my anniversary couples will have pictures to hang in their house that show them in their everyday life. There is something so beautiful about seeing a couple choosing to stay together every day, and choosing to be happy on a daily basis.

Nathan and I met up with Kayla and James one summer evening a few weeks ago for a session in a place that is near and dear to their hearts. Their first home together was in Port Warwick, which made for a perfect setting. The streets, the cars, the trees...it all shows a picture of where and how their marriage and life together first began.

For the beginning of the session, we had their beautiful huskies join us, and then we took time to celebrate the love just between Kayla and James, only a few short weeks after their two year anniversary.

Kayla and James, thank you so much for everything. I love you two both, and together you are an amazing, loving, fun couple to be around! I'm so grateful to have a glimpse on who you are right now as a married couple, and I can only imagine what the future will bring.

Anniversary session pictures with Husky dogs in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia

Meet Cosmo and Paisley, in that order!

 Husky dogs in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Husky dog in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Anniversary session pictures with Husky dogs in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia (black and white)
Couple walks with their bikes down a city street in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Anniversary couples pictures in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Couple kisses during annivesary pictures in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia (black and white)
Anniversary couple pictures in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Sweet, cuddly anniversary couples pictures in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia

They still make each other laugh...a LOT!

Giggling couple in anniversary pictures at Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Sweet, intimate, anniversary couples portraits in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia (black and white)
Sweet, intimate, anniversary couples portraits in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Stunning ring picture on dark wood
Beautiful ring picture on a blue Schwinn beach cruiser
Classic black and white of a couple kissing with their beach cruisers in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia
Couple walks with their beach cruisers in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia

And this one below is from Nathan! I kind of love having him at my sessions.

Close up detail shot of their hands during an anniversary session in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia

Kayla, you are beautiful! And I think James agrees...

Anniversary couples pictures in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia

Maria Grace Photography

My name is Maria, and I am a wedding and family photographer based out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, but I am always excited about traveling. I love families who truly enjoy spending time with each other and living life together. I love couples that are looking forward to their wedding day because they are so excited to finally be married to.