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First Landing Engagement Pictures | Matt + Jackie

First Landing Engagement Pictures | Matt + Jackie

Matt and Jackie are two of the kindest souls you will meet. They were full of smiles from the first time I said hello until the very last picture, and it was obvious that their love for each other overflows toward the people around them. The evening was the most picturesque Virginia Beach can be, with clouds that broke into a stunning sunset as the evening wore on. It was the perfect way to say goodbye to summer - warmth, golden light, and happiness all around.

Because of the military, Matt and Jackie have been separated by many miles for awhile now, and even with their upcoming wedding it will be a long time before they can actually call the same city their home. But despite the difficulty of a long-distance relationship, they’ve decided to make the most of it by exploring new cities and enjoying the time they do have with each other, no matter how short it may seem.

A beautiful night, a beautiful sunset, and a beautiful couple…this was truly a memorable engagement session…

First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Wedding Photograher | Trey + Kristina

First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Wedding Photograher | Trey + Kristina

When we picked a date for Trey and Kristina's engagement session, we had no idea it would be the HOTTEST day of the year so far - and, in classic Hampton Roads style, the humidity was almost overwhelming! I was expecting a request to reschedule but instead these two showed up, all smiles, ready to rock the evening and prepared for lots of snuggles despite the weather. And it was all worth it, because when a classic Virginia Beach storm rolled into the sky, we not only avoided getting rained on but got some epic portraits to end the evening as well!

First Landing State Park is one of my favorite places to visit. Between the Spanish moss, the dreamy light, and easy access to a beach right across the way, there's such a variety of beautiful locations for any engagement session. Kristina, equally obsessed with these details, also picked the perfect outfits for both locations, which isn't always easy to do!

Virginia Beach Engagement Session | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Harrison + Lauren

Virginia Beach Engagement Session | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Harrison + Lauren

Harrison and Lauren have a decade of history between the two of them. They met as teenagers and soon became friends, which eventually led into so much more. When they were separated by several states and many hours of drivings they had to face a big decision: is this the relationship they had been waiting for? Both knew in their hearts it was, Lauren moved down, and the rest is history.

Lauren describes herself as easygoing, which proved itself to be so true on this evening as we met at a secluded spot on Virginia Beach (yes, they do exist!). Her personality is the perfect foil to Harrison's outgoing and goofy nature, although it doesn't mean she won't join in the fun - I even caught them breaking it down during their session! Together they kept each other laughing all night, and I can only imagine how joyful their wedding day will be…