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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 Lifestyle Session | Bradley + Lauren

Virginia Beach Lifestyle Session | Bradley + Lauren

A few weeks ago I partnered with The Historic Post Office and several other area vendors to host a fun giveaway over on Instagram, and Bradley and Lauren just so happened to be the winners! Rather than have a typical anniversary session, Lauren decided on a lifestyle feel to celebrate the fact that they just bought a house a few weeks ago.

Instead of posing and taking ring shots, Bradley and Lauren toasted with champagne behind a beautiful table provided by Graceful Designs and made chocolate chip cookies in their new kitchen, enjoying a typical evening together - minus the TV and Mario Kart :) The time was filled with Lauren's easygoing laughter and ended with snuggles on the couch in the place they now call home.

Congratulations on winning the giveaway you two, and so many congrats on this exciting time! Enjoy home ownership and many nights of baking to come!

First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Engagement Photographer | Kyle + Emily

First Landing State Park Engagement | Virginia Beach Engagement Photographer | Kyle + Emily

Kyle and Emily have such a wonderful story. A little less than a year ago they were just friends...they had started talking and DEFINITELY were interested in each other, but it wasn't until New Years that Kyle finally asked her to be his girlfriend. A few months after that, he got down on one knee...and the rest is (almost) history!

These two met me on a gorgeous summer-like day in December at First Landing State Park, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite locations in Virginia Beach. They are getting married on January 2 (in just a few days!) and couldn't stop talking about the wedding the whole time we were together. As excited as they have been about the engagement, they just can't wait to be married...