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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…

Best of Portraits 2018 | Business

Best of Portraits 2018 | Business

How do I narrow down my favorite portraits of the year when I’ve had so many beautiful couples and families in front of my lens? The answer is that it’s not easy, but there were a few things that stood out to me as I looked back on the year.

The first is joy. Each person here is expressing joy at being together, getting married, growing their family, or simply being a family. The laughter and emotion feels so real, even through the screen. These are some of the most joyful people on earth, and it was my privilege to capture some of the best days of their lives - with many more yet to come.

The other thing that stands out to me is…

Smithfield Engagement Session | Smithfield Wedding Photographer | Kenny + Mackenzie

Smithfield Engagement Session | Smithfield Wedding Photographer | Kenny + Mackenzie

We rescheduled for everything from bad weather to last-minute news that he was heading to Charleston, but the day finally came for Kenny and Mackenzie's engagement session and it couldn't have been more beautiful. A thin layer of clouds provided soft light, but the sunset that came at the end lit the sky on fire.

After spending time with Kenny and Mackenzie, it is apparent to me that they have refined the art of accepting each other for who they are. It's so important in any relationship to embrace the things that make you similar and learn to love the things that are the opposite, and these two have done just that. They may have different interests and completely different jobs but their goal is the same - to love each other and build a life together...