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Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Connor and Kristen knew when they planned their wedding that they wanted to keep the main thing in front of them at all times, so an intimate celebration at the Historic Tuckahoe Plantation was the perfect choice for their wedding day. Surrounded by family and a few very close friends, the two said their “I do’s” under a gorgeous greenery arch as the sun peeked over the trees and bathed the surrounding flowers in light. The stress of a huge wedding day was lifted off their shoulders, but they were able to celebrate their love in a way that rang true to them.

Kristen looked radiant as a bride, from her beautifully styled hair (thanks to The Studio RVA) to her unique bouquet complete with tiny cat and dog charms. When Connor saw her walking down the aisle his eyes filled with tears, and as the two promised to be together forever, I saw their bond only strengthen and grow throughout the day.

Hollyfield Manor Summer Wedding | Shawn + Julia

Hollyfield Manor Summer Wedding | Shawn + Julia

Every bride and groom who planned their wedding in the midst of the current pandemic has had to make a million decisions and changes at the last minute and for Shawn and Julia, it was no different. They still wanted to get married on a date so special to them - April 25 - but they wanted family and friends to celebrate all together, which wasn’t possible a few months ago. Finally, they made the difficult decision to elope with just a few close family members at Roanoke College, and decided to postpone their Hollyfield Manor wedding until August when they could invite everyone they loved most in the world.

Though there was so much uncertainty surrounding their wedding, last Saturday was a beautiful celebration of two people who love each other and are deeply loved by everyone in their lives. Julia smiled all day long, tears filled her bridesmaids eyes when they first saw her in the stunning wedding dress she has gotten to wear so many times by now, and the ceremony was filled with emotion as Shawn held his bride’s hands, knowing their 8-year journey through dating and engagement was only the beginning of their lifetime together…

Best of Ring Shots 2018 | Business

Best of Ring Shots 2018 | Business

At first it feels a little strange to devote an entire blog post to rings, but these are some of my favorite pictures to take! When I entered the Shoot & Share contest last year, I was surprised to see so many of my ring shots land in the top categories - I had no idea I was even that good at it! I still have so much to learn, but this part of an engagement session or wedding, more than any other, gets my creative juices flowing. I have nobody to pose and no instructions to give, yet I need to make that ring look unique and, when I can, add meaning to the picture for the couples.

Can I just say, too, that it’s hard to nail a ring shot? You wouldn’t know it if you aren’t a photographer, but getting the focus perfect is a challenge, especially when you’re outside and the wind is blowing - and when you’re on a tight schedule! So it’s with a little bit of pride that I present some of my favorite ring shots of the year - and oh man am I excited for what’s to come in 2019!