Cedar Point Country Club Wedding | Suffolk Wedding Photographer | Charles + Jessi

Cedar Point Country Club Wedding | Suffolk Wedding Photographer | Charles + Jessi

To know Jessi well, seeing her interact with her students is a must. She is the kind of teacher whose kids crowd around her, the kind of person who stops to hug them as she walks down the aisle during her own wedding, and the kind of person who everyone loves to be around. Charles has the exact same gift with the people who surround him, and together their personalities are simply magnetic. Both are completely in love with each other and, most of all, excited to serve the Lord together as they become husband and wife.

For a gorgeous summery day in July Jessi chose teal accents to highlight her unique and fun demeanor. The ladies dressed in the same color as they surrounded Jessi, each one honored to stand by her side as she married the man of her dreams. Her gorgeous bouquet was filled with pink and white roses, set against her dress' lacy overlay, making a beautiful combination for an absolutely stunning bride. On top of that, when Charles and Jessi kissed at the altar it was the first one they shared - EVER! Waiting for that moment made the day and the entire wedding absolutely unforgettable...

Willow is Here: The Story of How our Baby Came Home | Adoption

Willow is Here: The Story of How our Baby Came Home | Adoption

I can't believe I'm finally writing this story - and that I'm writing it while a baby is fast asleep on my lap. This is a story that is over 3 years in the making. It's one of heartaches and joys, sorrow and laughter, and two people who have known God had a plan from the start but have struggled while our dreams and hopes have gone unfulfilled for so long. This is the story of how a little girl changed our lives forever, and how we finally found our family.

At the beginning of June we were in the midst of a busy and wonderful season. Weddings, volunteering at church, spending time with family, upcoming travel and vacation...it was going to be one hectic summer! Nathan and I had many conversations over the past few months, and they progressed further until we realized how ok we were with life as it was - even without a baby. We both wanted a family, him even longer than me, and had dreamed of the day it would come, but we also loved the freedom of just being the two of us, and finally we decided we were fine.

And then, on June 20th, we got the call that would forever change our lives...

Norfolk, Virginia, Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Rob + Lauren

Norfolk, Virginia, Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Rob + Lauren

When a boy and a girl can make each other laugh, the rest just seems to fall into place. That's exactly what happened for Rob and Lauren, who fell in love over the years as they share a goofy personality and a deep love for each other. We met at a gorgeous state park in Norfolk for their engagement session, followed by windy beach portraits that brought in all the romance!

The storm clouds chased us as we went, threatening to downpour the entire time. Yet the weather held off, and rolling clouds on the horizon added drama to their engagement session. Rob and Lauren, just happy to be together, were completely relaxed and ready for a date night at one of their favorite spots - Luna Maya - afterwards. He held her close, she snuggled into him, and the result was more fun and beautiful than I could have imagined.