hampton roads engagement

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.

Aberdeen Farm Engagement Pictures | Stephen + Anne Stuart

Aberdeen Farm Engagement Pictures | Stephen + Anne Stuart

Anne Stuart grew up running around the fields and beaches of Aberdeen Farm in the back corner of Smithfield. It was a place she loved and knew all throughout her childhood, full of the best memories that will be with her forever. It was only fitting, then, that she and Stephen would take engagement pictures at a place that feels so much like home to her as they look towards their future together, with all the new memories it will bring.

From rocks to a beautiful barn to a secluded beach (we literally saw nobody else there!), Aberdeen Farm is an absolute dream for engagement pictures. The weather was beautiful - we missed the rain that would come the rest of the week! - and the sunlight was absolutely golden. It was the perfect send-off for Stephen and Anne Stuart as they prepared to drive back up to Northern Virginia after a weekend with family during a season of ever-changing travel plans…

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…