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First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Engagement Photographer | JD & Jennifer

First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Engagement Photographer | JD & Jennifer

Living in this area means that I see so many military families coming and going each year. From Langley Air Force Base to Fort Eustis to Oceana and several places in between, it's safe to say that Hampton Roads is always in transition. JD and Jennifer are part of this group, with a recent move to Virginia from way down south.

It always amazes me to see the strength of military couples. With impending deployments, long distance relationships, and so many struggles in between, there was an obvious steadiness between JD and Jennifer. He wants a big dog, but she grew up with Yorkie-poos. His idea of fun on a Saturday is a day spent golfing, and hers is entirely different. What matters more than their differences, though, is the unity they show when they are together. No matter where they are, what matters is that they are together...

Jen & Ivan's Anniversary Shoot // Virginia Beach Photographer

Several months ago, I got to do something I've never done before. Jen and Ivan have been married for several years, have kids, etc. But they were never able to get portraits taken on their wedding day. It was rushed, they were tight on money, and so they don't have any pictures to remember such a special day.

That's where I came in! Jen got in a beautiful wedding dress, and Ivan got all suited up, and we headed to Red Wing Park to relive their wedding day so many years ago. It was such a sweet moment. We re-enacted a 'first look,' and then walked all around the park during sunset for some beautiful portraits.

Jen and Ivan are still so in love with each other, and they were beyond giddy and excited to get the opportunity to take pictures, even if it was a few years later. I think this was such a great idea, and I'm so blessed that I was able to be there and witness the strength of their marriage and the joy they now share in their lives together.

Jen and Ivan, it was so great to meet you, and I'm so thankful that I could be your photographer! May you have many more years of happiness and life together.

 

Anniversary pictures at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
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Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
Red Wing Park Anniversary pictures in Virginia Beach
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