hampton roads engagement photos

First Landing State Park Fall Engagement | Jeff + Jenna

First Landing State Park Fall Engagement | Jeff + Jenna

The stars, weather, and flights aligned to make Jeff and Jenna’s engagement session happen. They were flying in from Austin, Texas, to attend a friend’s wedding on a quick weekend trip, so as soon as they landed at the Norfolk Airport they headed over to First Landing State Park to meet me for engagement pictures. We had no backup rain plan but the weather was perfect, and despite a long day of travel they were relaxed, happy, and ready to capture their love.

Jeff and Jenna are hilarious together - it’s always a good thing when the three of us are trying hard not to crack up during pictures! They have a shared love for their dogs, adventure, and each other, and with the decade they have spent together as a couple, there is a solid foundation for their future lives together. As they reflected on the move from Hampton Roads to Austin, the thing that has kept them grounded, sane, and joyful through it all is their relationship and support for each other.

Fort Monroe Fall Engagement Pictures | Marco + Lydia

Fort Monroe Fall Engagement Pictures | Marco + Lydia

If Marco and Lydia look familiar to you, it’s because they got married exactly two months ago today! These two had an incredibly unique situation, because Marco only landed in the States a couple weeks before they said their I do’s. Because of that, we decided to schedule their engagement session after the fact, since they had plenty to do in the few weeks leading up to their wedding at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens!

Summer has lasted a long time in Hampton Roads, and you won’t see me complaining a bit about that :) The weather has been warm and beautiful, and that sunset glow has lasted all the way through September. Fort Monroe is one of my favorite locations for engagement pictures - between the historical monuments, trees, and the beach, it has so many beautiful features wrapped into one.

Seeing Marco and Lydia was such a wonderful reminder of the newness and excitement that newlywed life brings. They still wanted to snuggle, kiss, and hold hands, and all the memories of their wedding day were fresh on their minds. These two have a life of service behind them, and so much to look forward to as they step into their next journey together. I hope they keep this happiness for the rest of their lives…

How to Get the Best Engagement Photos in Hampton Roads

How to Get the Best Engagement Photos in Hampton Roads

Being engaged is one of the sweetest, most important times in your life. Never again will you be in the season of almost-but-not-yet in your relationship. It’s the promise of things to come and the joy of knowing what’s already behind you - the good, the difficult, and everything in between. Your engagement photos should reflect what is unique to you as a couple. They should show how you interact during both laughter and more serious times.

Because of this, planning your engagement photos, whether in Hampton Roads or somewhere entirely different, is so important! Making plans before you ever arrive at your engagement session is one of the best ways to ensure it will go smoothly and allow you to walk away with beautiful pictures to remember this season of your life forever.

To help you plan, here are a few of my top tips about how to get the best engagement photos in Hampton Roads!