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Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session | Alexandria Wedding Photographer | Ryan + Jessica

Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session | Alexandria Wedding Photographer | Ryan + Jessica

An engagement session in Old Town Alexandria has been on my photography bucket list from the moment I first stepped into its quaint little shops and rode a trolley down King Street, so when I chatted with Jessica about meeting her there, I was beyond excited. And nothing about the city disappointed! From brick-lined architecture to the incredible Wilkes Tunnel and the sun setting over the Potomac River, each part of the area was more beautiful than the last.

Ryan and Jessica share a love for traveling the world and have big plans to honeymoon in Portugal on their next big adventure. They fell in love strolling the streets of Alexandria, visiting eclectic restaurants, and spending time with each other through the years. With a wedding in front of them coming this fall and a future that is just starting to show its promise, the bond between them was a beautiful thing to see...

Best of 2013 // Hampton Roads Photographer

I have LITERALLY been looking forward to this post the whole year (Parks & Rec, anyone?). With each portrait session and wedding, I've become a stronger, more confident photographer who can deliver better images. I'll be honest - launching my business was terrifying! And really, it still is. I get nervous before each portrait session, and before each wedding, and every time I get a new inquiry...the list goes on. I've realized, though, that I'm not nervous because I'm afraid I can't deliver stunning images. It's because I want to get better each time I click the shutter, and I want each of you to see that progress.

I know I can tell my improvement throughout the year, and I hope you can, too. I'm excited for 2014 and all that it will bring. Have a wonderful New Year and enjoy some of my favorites from 2013!

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