WEDDINGS | Wade & Jessica a summer wedding at Longwood University

Every bride handles the events of their wedding day differently.  Jessica had a calm and confident air about her when we arrived.  The ladies gathered at the bride and groom's home in Farmville, Virginia.  Wade is a professor at nearby Longwood University and their reception would be held there later that day.  She was calm - enjoying her friends and family and the moments as they came. She was confident that no matter the circumstances of the day that ultimately, she was marrying the love of her life today!

Jessica and Wade joined their lives together and celebrated the evening away with their family and friends!  There was so much laughter and fun - they literally danced for hours at the reception.  It was another fantastic wedding for me as the third shooter for Jessica of  Jessica Mae Photography with the lovely Lauren of Lauren Kelley Photography as her second shooter that day. 

WEDDINGS | Sean & Chelsey - a southern summer wedding in Virginia

We met Chelsey at a friend's home that looked like it fell out of Southern Living magazine.  It was the perfect backdrop for the preparations and some portraits!  It was over a hundred and humid that day, so Jessica posed most of the portraits indoors before we all headed to Midway Baptist Church for the remainder of the day. 

Their entire venue was cohesively decorated in varying shades of delicate pink.  The result was a classic and elegant feel and overflowing with southern charm and hospitality! Sean and Chelsey opted for a First Look before the ceremony, which I was excited about!  I had not yet been able to observe one so this was my first!  I also loved that Chelsey and Sean BUILT their own dance floor outside to enjoy their first dance as man and wife with a beautiful sunset as a backdrop!

I had the privilege of assisting Jessica Mae Photography on Sean and Chelsey's special day.   This is also when I got to meet Lauren Kelley, who was Jessica's second shooter on a number of occasions and photographer in her own right!  I would have gladly accompanied to observe and assist but Jessica allowed to me to shoot for my portfolio as well!  So here are some of my favorites from the day from my perspective!

ENGAGEMENTS | Jonathan & Julie a historic downtown Lynchburg engagement

My husband and I met Jonathan as a freshman and over the years saw him grow into a strong man of God, progress into student leadership and eventually became a Resident Assistant at Liberty University while pursuing and finishing his Biblical Studies degree.  Julie - a vibrant country girl with a beautiful smile from North Carolina was also a student at Liberty University pursuing a degree in education. Little did she know that her caring nature and devoted heart for the Lord made her a perfect fit for student leadership as well.  Eventually, she too became a Resident Assistant all while pursuing her degree in education. 

One day, Jonathan met Julie and he knew she was different.  Soon a relationship began and grew into so many things between them - a support system, a best friend, a confidant and ultimately they both knew - a love for a lifetime!  My husband and I eagerly awaited the news of their engagement which finally came this spring!

I both was honored and thrilled that they asked me to photograph their engagement session and ultimately, their wedding day!  Their love story really started and thrived in the city of Lynchburg and they wanted to do their session locally.  We settled on downtown!  They love to laugh and had a ton of fun together the WHOLE time!  Thanks so much for entrusting me with capturing this wonderful time in your life and love story!  Here are some of my favorites!