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Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
(757) 772-0374

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May
2012
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ormally, we don't pack much into engagement sessions, a location or two is typically all we need to capture the love between a couple and to get to know them a bit more before wedding day. But when yo... read more >>

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May
2012
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ade for one another... there isn't another phrase more perfect for TeriBlair and Justin; two high school sweethearts that captured our hearts from the read more >>

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April
2012
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t's always so hard on us when we shoot a bridal session; and not because we don't love seeing our bride in all of her beauty and in her amazing dress all pretty because trust me, we love that part. &n... read more >>

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April
2012
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hen we recently introduced you to Laurie & Michael after their Engagement Session ( read more >>

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April
2012
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ver had one of those stories that would take like a thousand words to describe?  This is one of those stories; but I won't use all 1,000 in this post - trust me. 

Kelly and Ch... read more >>

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April
2012
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t was a drizzly, wet wedding day as we ducked under the tent for a quick break and loaded our plate with her amazing mac-n-cheese when we first heard it; Cathy was getting married!  And when she ... read more >>

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March
2012
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t all started the night before; craziness that is.  That was the night we learned my mom would be going into emergency hip replacement surgery the next morning.  We scurried frantically atte... read more >>

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February
2012
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ebruary weddings typically mean chilly weather - but mix chilly with rain and it typically means grumpy.   And it was cold - and wet, on their big day, but in no way did that stop the happy ... read more >>

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February
2012
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am convinced there is a special place in God's heart (and heaven) for school teachers; I'm even more convinced of such for elementary school teachers.  When Laurie & Michael sat down in our ... read more >>

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January
2012
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e gotta say; we're suckers for the beautiful colors of an Indian Wedding and reception.  When Paavan contacted us to be part of his Indian wedding reception in Richmond, we were tickled.  An... read more >>

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January
2012
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t's always fun this time of year, to feature products we deliver to our brides and grooms. Wedding Season is so crazy busy that albums take a back seat on the blog, so I thought I would show off one o... read more >>

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January
2012
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s excited as we were to wind down from an amazingly blessed wedding season, we found ourselves greatly anticipating our last wedding of 2011. We had a feeling that Kyle + Anne knew how to throw a part... read more >>

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December
2011
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s the year is winding down, Grant and I find ourselves reflecting on such a special year of weddings. And while the wedding day is all about the happy couple, what makes a wedding special from our vie... read more >>

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December
2011
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elly teaches elementary school (God bless her) — Tony fights fires (God bless him).  They've both committed to serving others with their careers so it's no shock to see their selfless love ... read more >>

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December
2011
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here's only one word in EVERY single language that is pronounced exactly the same; Hallelujah!  And from what we know at this exact moment in time there is only one person on the planet who'... read more >>

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November
2011
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ngagement  Sessions are in the air this time of year! And when Rachael told us that she liked things vintagey, worn and full of texture...we knew just where to take the two of them! It was the pe... read more >>

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November
2011
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am up way too late, but we wanted to make sure Dee Dee + Marc were able to see the highlights of their wedding by Thanksgiving.  I made a promise, and didn't want to end up a Turkey! 
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November
2011
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nne & Kyle are a super couple on a lot of levels, but probably my favorite is their ability to re-frame after adversity.  A brief history...

We met Anne after being introduced ... read more >>

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November
2011
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eb & I have somewhat of a disclosure up front; we're suckers for people who consider plaid a color - but when a couple thinks that way?  Priceless.  More importantly, we should also admi... read more >>

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November
2011
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art 2 of Lauren & Adam's fabulous wedding! Here is read more >>

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November
2011
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e're getting ready to hop into the car for a friday wedding at the Hilton Oceanfront, but wanted to post a fabulous Part 1 from Lauren + Adam's beautiful wedding in Virginia Beach. One of the highligh... read more >>

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November
2011
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o say Cord was a bit excited about his and Amber's photo session is a complete understatement! For the past eight months, we've been emailing photos, brainstorming ideas and throwing around locations.... read more >>

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November
2011
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few weeks ago, you might remember that Grant and I traveled to New York City for a couple of engagement sessions. We decided to do things a bit differently, and traveled by train with Luke and Amy, l... read more >>

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October
2011
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art 2 of Shay + Steve's off-the-charts-fun wedding at the Chamberlin!

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October
2011
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or the next few days we will be posting quite a few amazing weddings and engagements, as we've been working non-stop in September and October. The first in the line up is Shay and Steve's wedding at F... read more >>

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October
2011
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s there any other place on Earth that evokes an immediate sit-up-and-pay-attention response like New York City?  Now imagine standing outside on a private 1/2 floor balcony on the 25th floor... read more >>

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October
2011
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ena + Mitchell are enjoying California now, but before this sweet couple left Virginia, we were able to capture a fun session celebrating their recent engagement. And they didn't just bring the awesom... read more >>

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October
2011
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ear NYC.. thank you very little for the cold germs you passed out on the subway on our recent trip, even though I used copious amount of waterless handcleaner, and made Grant open all the doors. I gue... read more >>

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October
2011
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ometimes, the best place for a photo shoot, is in your own backyard. Sprinkle in a sweet couple, a boat and a gorgeous sunset and that's a recipe for lasting memories. Lauren and Adam will be married ... read more >>

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October
2011
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think I feel like some of our brides do tonight. Totally over-the-moon excited about their honeymoon, but too exhausted to pack! Yikes. ;) We're leaving in the morning for NYC for two engagement sess... read more >>

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October
2011
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'm not often at a loss for words when it comes to weddings. On an average day, I'm full of excitement, opinions, thoughts, musical tunes and phrases. Now add Grant to that mix, and we're a bundle of e... read more >>

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September
2011
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f you didn't catch Part 1 of Leslie and Andrew's beaut... read more >>

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September
2011
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eslie and Andrew share a love that made such a tangible wedding story. And there are some stories that need very little words to share it. So I present Part 1 of their wedding day,  enjoy the gor... read more >>

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September
2011
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rene, as in the Hurricane, had big plans the weekend of Megan and Stephen's wedding. In fact, most of the eastern seaboard was in her wake for severe wind, flood and storm warnings...which in turn sen... read more >>

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September
2011
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n the world of dating, you know you've jumped the big hurdle when you're brought home to meet the parents. Add in the siblings, and Grandma...and you've got the potential for a fabulous relationship o... read more >>

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September
2011
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e're continuing on with Linda + LJ's awesome wedding, and if you didn't get to see read more >>

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August
2011
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quick partial posting of Linda + LJ's getting ready and First Look portraits. More peeks of the wedding and all their amazing details and vendors tomorrow! Enjoy!      &... read more >>

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August
2011
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nother quick post for Sarah + James for part 2 of their wedding before Hurricane Irene hits! Sarah put so much into coordinating her details, I just had to show them off. And of course the cool locati... read more >>

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August
2011
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quick peek of the first half of Sarah + James beautiful wedding at their church in Chesapeake, Virginia. There were so many beautiful, hand touches that Sarah put together for their day. We'll post p... read more >>

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August
2011
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hooting an engagement session can be quite challenging during the peak of tourist season in Virginia Beach. Leave it to Whitney though, to live right next to a private beach where mostly just resident... read more >>

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August
2011
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very quick post as we literally run out the door for two patient lovebirds about to be married. Or as we refer to them, Kait and Ian, the Hotties! Enjoy your sneekpeek! Gallery will be up tonight!&nb... read more >>

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August
2011
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bout 45 days out from wedding day, we send out a personalized worksheet that asks brides and grooms detailed questions about their day. It's nothing complicated or laborious, but it helps us look out ... read more >>

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August
2011
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here were lots of 'could nots' at Shelly and Anthony's wedding. There 'could not' have been a bluer sky or puffier clouds that day. The flowers on the grounds of the Dominion Club, their venue, 'could... read more >>

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August
2011
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ame spot, different story. As photographers, sometimes we find ourselves shooting in some of the same locations. So how do we keep it real and fresh? We pretend. ;) We pretend all kinds of things. Lik... read more >>

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August
2011
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verlooking the balcony at the train station, Grant and I chatted. We were a bit early, and having not met Rich or Michael previously, our eyes repeatedly scanned the faces of the crowd walking toward ... read more >>

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August
2011
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quick post for the first half of Courtney + Eric's gorgeous Contemporary Arts Center wedding. Thanks to many fabulous vendors that helped make their day run flawlessly! 

Ceremony ... read more >>

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July
2011
T
his time of year, wedding season is in full bloom and Jasmine and Damian's wedding landed on one of the last great days of Summer before the scorching heat infiltrated Hampton Roads. read more >>

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July
2011
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ast week, Alex and his folks drove down from New York to have his Senior photos taken. (I'm pretty sure they get the record for clients that have traveled the furthest) His mom, Tamara, is Grant's cou... read more >>

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July
2011
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s far as engagement sessions go, nothing gets us more excited than a couple with ideas, and Valerie had plenty. She shared, we listened and the day we captured them was unique and exciting. Chris is a... read more >>


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July
2011
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t was a great day for a wedding...blue skies, fluffy clouds, things that photographers and brides get excited about, but there is just something about a bluff overlooking the water, a manicured ... read more >>

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July
2011
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t is said that on average, there are six degrees of separation between any two people on earth. In other words, in six steps or less, a 'friend of a friend' chain can be made to connect any two people... read more >>

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July
2011
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his post goes out tonight to a girl that is so excited to see her engagement pictures she can hardly stand it. ;) Shay is one of those girls you meet and feel like you've been friends forever. Steve w... read more >>

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July
2011
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o campus would be complete without a tale or two offered up to unsuspecting freshman ready to make their mark on the historic grounds of the College of Willliam & Mary. One such legend goes someth... read more >>

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July
2011
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e begin all our engagement sessions with the end in mind. Not that the beginning is unimportant, because it's the process of the beginning, the process of getting to know our couples, and how they rea... read more >>

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July
2011
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etting ready to head off to a wedding, but wanted to get Megan + Devin's awesome engagement session posted in time for the weekend. We had a blast with these two at Fort Monroe last week. It's easy to... read more >>

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June
2011
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ummer means plenty of engagement sessions for all our amazing couples getting married this year! On the drive to their photo spot, Megan and I chatted about all things wedding, while Stephen and Grant... read more >>

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June
2011
T
heir's was a match made in Heaven. I don't mean to sound cliche, but when Mary met Seth, planets had to have aligned - replete with angelic singing! There is no way that God didn't ... read more >>

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June
2011
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f there were yearbooks for wedding couples, Rachel and Ehren would have won the 'best of' category. Not only did they both graduate from West Point Military Academy, but they excelled, and all while p... read more >>

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June
2011
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he air at beautiful Maymont Estate was thick and heavy with the scent of rain before their ceremony, but we all ha... read more >>

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June
2011
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t's like a second date of sorts. We've met them, they've met us...but are we all that comfortable yet? How does one go from all the polite talk to "feel free to make out in front of our cameras" j... read more >>

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June
2011
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hey left our studio the first time we met...we waved goodbye, closed the door and promptly 'air' high-fived. Ginger and Deuene hadn't even booked with us, but we clicked! It wasn't one particular thin... read more >>

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June
2011
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here are times when we only get to meet the bride at our initial consultation, and this was the case with Sarah, due to the fact James was out of town.  Reserved and quiet, thoughtful yet determi... read more >>

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May
2011
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quick post for a very patient, awesome young lady who took us venturing into the gorgeous Chippokes Plantation State Park for her Senior Portraits. We absolutely loved that she brought along some of ... read more >>

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May
2011
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made a commitment; to myself & Grant at the beginning of this wedding season that we wouldn't post more than 10 - 15 images in a blog sneek peek, to be more efficient with my time.  I h... read more >>

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May
2011
T
here are days when the skies color themselves the most magnificent blue, clouds fluff themselves, temperature and humidity behaves, and I'm pretty sure the Blue Bird of happiness is flying around some... read more >>

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May
2011
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ontinuing in our coverage of Shetal and Kunal's wedding, one of our favorite days of this Indian Celebration is called the Garba or Sangreet. For us as photographers, it was a sensual feast of color, ... read more >>

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May
2011
T
he second in a series of Hindu ceremonies leading up to Shetal + Kunal's Wedding, called the Pooja. It took place once again at the home of Shetal's parents. It's quite fascinating to document a relig... read more >>

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May
2011
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wo blog posts in one day, must mean we've been busy bees and need to keep up! We met our latest Bride + Groom to be, Linda and L.J. in downtown Colonial Williamsburg, and had so much fun getting to kn... read more >>

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May
2011
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ndian Weddings are such unique celebrations and take place over the course of many days. As photographers, this is an extraordinary experience , and all this extra time, serves to strengthen our relat... read more >>

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April
2011
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hen a bride is so excited to start her engagement photos that she jumps out of the car, you know it's not just going to be a great session, but an awesome one! And with a name like Halleluya, what did... read more >>

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April
2011
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t was a gorgeous day at Hampton University when our newest couple came zooming up to meet for their engagement shoot. Jasmine had booked us over the phone, so since we had not met them, I found myself... read more >>

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April
2011
W
hen couples book more than a year out from their wedding, Grant and I have the honor of forming more than just an awesome relationship, often we become really good friends. And even though they l... read more >>

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April
2011
I
'm typically a glass half full kinda girl, so despite how you feel about the government and it's spending, Washington D.C still rocks the Cherry Blossoms in Spring. And no matter how many people pack ... read more >>

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April
2011
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love a good recipe. But if I'm being honest, I mainly like to be inspired by them. I'm the type of cook that does my own thing, and you can  always overhear Grant asking people that sit at our t... read more >>

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April
2011
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ur engagement sessions are planned. Much goes into the thought of outfits, the colors, the texture and the setting. And fun! We tell all our couples that the biggest pre-requisite is for them to have ... read more >>

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March
2011
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ur goal every wedding is to show up as friends; only this wedding we felt like family.  Jenny found us very early in her wedding planning… eighteen months to be exact and not ... read more >>

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February
2011
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he beautiful wedding story of Ruchi and Jonathan, that took place over two days in South Hill, Virginia. I designed, and had it printed for them last year, just never shared. ;) 

<... read more >>

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February
2011
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can't decide. You wouldn't think it would be that hard, but it is. I love taking photos, and i love telling stories...and some days I can't decide which I love more. To have one without the other wou... read more >>

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February
2011
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t was a joy to design Carrie + Eric's Wedding Story captured at the Historic Cavalier Hotel. From the mood of the venue, to the soft texture and pale color palette of the wedding party, they... read more >>

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February
2011
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e just received the latest issue of VOW Bride Magazine and were so happy to see read more >>

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January
2011
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rantdeb Photographers Named Top Wedding Photographers In The Knot Best Of Weddings 2011

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January
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ewport News, VA. – January 25, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce GrantDeb Photographers has been selected to receive the prestigi... read more >>

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January
2011
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ou know you're gonna need to be on your absolute best behavior (difficult for me) when your couple is made up of a pharmacist and a law enforcement officer who shows up for their Engagement ... read more >>

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January
2011
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t's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, and as soon as we met Kelly we knew that Matt didn't stand a chance. Kelly glows inside and out, and is one of those people that you quick... read more >>

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January
2011
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ur last wedding of 2010, was our first snow! I don't know if brides get excited about snow, but Grant and I were so excited the day of Angie and Tyler's wedding, we could hardly contain ourselves. Due... read more >>

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December
2010
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love good endings...books, movies, stories, holidays, meals...and Fall! Yes Fall has an ending and as much as I hate to see it go, I love it when it goes out shooting in a blaze of glory. The yellows... read more >>

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December
2010
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t didn't matter than there were 5,479 people at Maymont that day, Jess and Ryan had an amazing ability to zero it all out and show us a window into their love. And it was a glorious window, edged in v... read more >>

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December
2010
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nother beautiful Fall Engagement Session for the Blog today. Shetal and Kunal traded in their doctor scrubs for something nicer, and they couldn't have been more radiantly in love. The parks all aroun... read more >>

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December
2010
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he Senior guys never mind where Grant takes them. They're always up for an adventure, the kind that often makes me cringe. I'm a rule follower to a fault. Grant works around them, and they love him fo... read more >>

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November
2010
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hey were quite excited! Hair was combed, instructions were given and everyone gathered to the car as Zoe and Hunter wiggled with delight. Zoe and Hunter are not the kids...they are the Goldens...the s... read more >>

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November
2010
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absolutely love when a Senior trusts us enough to show pieces of themselves...their REAL selves. Clarissa is that kind of girl. A girl who's more concerned with her life's mission and serving God tha... read more >>

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November
2010
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here are people in life that try very hard to be inspirational, motivational, and charitable. Then there are others, sometimes whole families, that inspire those around them, just by living out their ... read more >>

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November
2010
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ne of best things things a Wedding Photographer can gain is a happy couple. Add to that a happy wedding p... read more >>

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November
2010
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air and Makeup - check! Perfectly pressed clothes with their matching shoe & jewelry counterparts - check! Excited Senior ready to start their session - check! Ominous grey clouds ready to burst a... read more >>

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November
2010
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ust like people, weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they even happen in unique places...but no matter how different they are, the one common thread is that weddings happen to couples in ... read more >>

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November
2010
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ou've heard of Cyber Monday - now, for the first time ever, GrantDeb Photographers announces the most amazing offering we've ever made.  In fact, it is going to be the most amazing offering we wi... read more >>

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November
2010
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ary and Seth's Engagement Session began like all our Engagement Couples. We simply told them to walk, talk and pretend like we weren't eve... read more >>

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October
2010
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hen Carrie shared the theme of her wedding with us, we were really excited. Vintage Croquet on the lawn of the Historic Cavalier Hotel? Yes, please! Carrie had amazing vision for her wedding and carri... read more >>

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October
2010
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aura and Chris had a delayed honeymoon, and I promised them a sneek peek before they left. Laura + Chris, we were completely honored to capture your beautiful day. I had so many emotions going back ov... read more >>

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October
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f engagement sessions were rated in coolness, Kylene + Adam's would get the Grand P... read more >>

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October
2010
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enny is one of those brides that becomes your friend. She's that sidle-along-side-you kind of girl and pretty soon your BFFs and emailing every day. ;) Well maybe not every day, but sometimes we ... read more >>

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October
2010
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ver since their unique Engagement Session, we were excited! So when their wedding day finally arrived, Grant and I couldn't wait to capture Emily and Daniel on ... read more >>

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October
2010
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y the time a student is in their Senior year of school, they are so over homework it's not funny. In fact, it's totally Homework's fault for things like Senior-Itis, Senior-Skip-Day and a host of othe... read more >>

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October
2010
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ven though it had rained in torrents up and down the East Coast for the entire week prior, April married her sweetheart, Marcus, on a day full of promise, sunshine and blue skies. Friends and family g... read more >>

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October
2010
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eet Grover! Don't you love that name? He's a Senior this year at Tallwood High School in Virginia Beach. Grant rocked this session by himself this time, well with the help of a great assistant...our s... read more >>

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October
2010
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enbigh Baptist Christian School has an awesome Senior Class this year, and Christine is one of them. We first met this sweet young lady last year when she was part of the cast of Calamity Jane, a... read more >>

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September
2010
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e just love weddings!  We love beach weddings! We love parties! And occasionally, along comes a couple that BRINGS IT! Wendy was determined to have a beautiful Hawaiian themed wedding on the beac... read more >>

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September
2010
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ur ultimate goal as wedding photographers and artistic story tellers is to capture your wedding day in a way that creates emotion from our brides and grooms.  Most often, the first time we see th... read more >>

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September
2010
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race. What a precious name. It orginates from the Latin word 'gratia' meaning charm. How lovely... and... read more >>

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September
2010
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e had the distinct pleasure of meeting Miss Eliza last week and since we adore her parents and grandparents, we couldn't have been more excited to photograph her first week of life. Her adorable nurse... read more >>

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August
2010
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pril and Marcus are Old-Timers...and by that I mean 'Old-Timers-in-Love' kinda old. Since they're obviously not that old, it means they met in High School. And since April was too young to date, what ... read more >>

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August
2010
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love it when Seniors get creative...and allow us to be creative too! Amanda and I talked several times over the Summer about what she wanted for her Senior portraits. (Amanda is one of our student as... read more >>

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August
2010
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hat do Hokie Grads do for an engagement session? They go to Frank Beamer's of course. Wendy and S... read more >>

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August
2010
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t's an increasing trend to have brides call asking if we include digital images with our wedding coverage packages. Some, occasionally, are even willing to settle for that disc as the only tangible th... read more >>

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August
2010
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e've decided this month, in addition to our Wedding, Senior and Lifestyle sessions, that I would make an effort to show some of the products that we offer in addition to prints. Of course fr... read more >>

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August
2010
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few years back, I had a 'word of the year' for myself.  It was a word I chose that I wanted to authenticate in my life, and that word was read more >>

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August
2010
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hen our FedEX guy, Dutch, delivers an album around here, he gets the treatment.  A hug and a Diet Coke... that's how excited we get!  We quickly close the door and run straight for the box o... read more >>

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August
2010
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anielle and Brandon were married in spectacular fashion last Saturday at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk.... read more >>

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July
2010
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he colors, the clothes, the jewelry...they were all chosen, scrutinized, coordinated and laid out on hangers and in boxes when the day finally arrived for Jennifer and Brent's engagement session. Jen ... read more >>

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July
2010
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harlottesville is one of our most favorite cities, so you can imagine how excited we were when Crystal and Brian chose us to capture their read more >>

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July
2010
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very now and then Grant and I decide to shoot a session on our own. Casey's Maternity Session was one that I just had a feeling would be fun to do by myself. I actually visited with Casey and Rob at t... read more >>

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July
2010
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love that Carrie planned a theme for their engagement session, and the Williamsburg Winery was the perfect setting inside a... read more >>

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July
2010
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ulie and Jonah decided to do things a little different for their wedding. They envisioned a garden theme with a small close-knit group of family and friends and highlighted that theme with a color pal... read more >>

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July
2010
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t was a beautiful, balmy Summer day at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens when Kristen and her Father walked down the bricked garden path. Amidst the lush gardens, she pledged her heart to Ian, the lo... read more >>

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July
2010
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he Tide's Inn in Irvington, Virginia is such a perfect place for a wedding. The day we arrived, the skies were blue, the clouds were fluffy a... read more >>

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July
2010
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hen a couple is in love, capturing them in love is easy.  There's not a lot of "do this", "walk here", etc.  In fact, within the first 8 minutes, I had captured enough of Rachel & Ehren'... read more >>

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July
2010
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lizabeth and Andrew...Finally your sneek peek! Grant and I were incredibly privileged to capture your wedding at the read more >>

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June
2010
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e almost thought we would NEVER get to Laura & Chris' Williamsburg Engagement P... read more >>

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June
2010
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he couldn't have picked out a more perfect dress. It matched her delicate features...ladylike and genteel. And even though they both spend most of their days in hosptital scrubs...they set aside this ... read more >>

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June
2010
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o... there's something to be said about a guy who has the ability to plan a wedding proposal to the love of his life with surgeon precision, and keep said planned proposal a total surprise t... read more >>

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June
2010
S
tephannie was radiant the morning of her wedding. Just as every bride should be...after all, she had planned it that way. :) And I love that she planned to have her hair done in one of t... read more >>

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June
2010
W
ith all the vibrant colors and rich textures, Indian Weddings are truly a feast for the eyes! The following ceremony for Ruchi and Jonathan took place in South Hill, Virginia and occurred on Day 2 of ... read more >>

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May
2010
T
o say we were slammed last weekend at Ruchi and Jonathan's Indian Wedding ceremonies would perhaps be an understatement.  Indian weddings are very busy events - and typically are more than just o... read more >>

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May
2010
T
here is no way you can possibly construct the correct adjectives to portray what goes through a parents head when their child walks over the stage to accept their diploma.  But I can say Mason, y... read more >>

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May
2010
W
edding Photographers - Tell me if this has happened to you.

Your email dings – you open it – it’s a wedding photography lead for Aug 8 – and you’... read more >>


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May
2010
T
here are some people in life that you meet and viola! you're instant friends. Seriously, the day Keesha called our studio I wasn't home, but when I returned her call, we were like BFFs in an hour... read more >>

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May
2010
W
hen our son, Mason, came home from ordering his tuxedo for DBCS's Junior/Senior, he casually mentioned that he had decided upon...a white tuxedo!!! And he even ordered black & white wingtips to to... read more >>

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May
2010
T
hey have the sweetest way with one another... we noticed it the first time we photographed Christina and Jason at their Engagement Session. A glance, a soft word, a look into each other's blue eyes...... read more >>

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May
2010
W
illiamsburg never ceases to amaze us.  Just when we think we've seen it all - we're blown away by another beautiful venue or location or... and when Stephannie hooked us up to shoot she and Eric'... read more >>

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May
2010
I
f Jenny could have flown here she would have....literally...I mean with her own wings. This was the weekend she and G were coming home for their Engagement Party, and she was beyond excited. As in, th... read more >>

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May
2010
W
e met Sara and Jeff for the first time last year at The Tides Inn, their wedding venue in Irvington, Virginia. Not only did we feel amazingly comfortable with th... read more >>

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May
2010
W
e love eager clients! Eager to contact, eager to meet, eager to book, and even eager to friend you on Facebook!!! Michelle and Matt were all that and more as we sat across the table from them at a Pan... read more >>

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April
2010
Q
uote: "I didn't raise any slackers!", exclaimed Elizabeth's mom as we shot her daughter's bridal session. Grant had commented on how much of a trouper Elizabeth was, and this Mom was absolute... read more >>

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April
2010
T
o say this wedding wowed us!...is an understatement. To say this wedding was in the details...big understatement. To say this wedding was F-U-N...major understatement!!! Sarah and Ray were marrie... read more >>

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April
2010
T
here are some subjects who just love to get their photos taken...and then there's Gracie! Gracie came ready for treats, walks, water and FUN! She didn't know cameras were a part of this gig, but took ... read more >>

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April
2010
S
o... I couldn't help myself.  This truly is gonna be a sneak peek of Danielle & Brandon's Virginia Beach Engagement Session from this past Sunday.  With 6 people, 2 photogs, and a dog (w... read more >>

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April
2010
H
uge Announcement... We believe so strongly in the necessity of the Engag... read more >>

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April
2010
W
e have many custom wedding albums that flow through our studio, and every one of ... read more >>

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April
2010
E
very day, they walk the same path. Sometimes together and sometimes alone... from their apartment downtown, past the Virginia Capital Building, up th... read more >>

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April
2010
S
o, Apple has finally released the absolute coolest device in their portable computing lineup; the Apple  read more >>

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April
2010
W
e've known Christy and her family for a long time, and don't even ask how far back her Aunt Connie and I go. ;) So while it was extra special to be the read more >>

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March
2010
I
think I set a world record tonight...ok, so maybe not a world record, but it has to be some kind of record, even if it's just my own, right? I actually had a shoot and blogged the images all... read more >>

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March
2010
I
n life, confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. We learn this when we're young...on the playground and at school. There are those kids that exude presence and are capable of leading people into anyt... read more >>

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March
2010
R
ichmond Engagement Photography Sessions are so much fun, especially when our couples are adventurous and up for anything! In fact, earlier that day we tho... read more >>

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March
2010
T
hat's right, we're looking for YOU - especially if you'd be interested in having an early complimentary read more >>

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March
2010
S
o - last week, our eldest son, Mason Seth was to go on his Senior Trip to New York - and had planned for many ... read more >>

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March
2010
T
he wonderful thing about photographing weddings, is that we get to work in an industry based around love and parties! To say that we fall in love with our read more >>


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January
2010
G
rant & I were incredibly blessed to capture the 71st Inauguration of Virginia’s New Governor Bob McDonnell on Saturday January 16, 2010.  Our All-Access passes provided by the Inaugural... read more >>

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January
2010
B
right blue skies...fluffy white clouds, and green grass on the golf course. All elements you want for beautiful outdoor wedding photos. And that's exactly what Andrew and Brittany were hopin... read more >>

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January
2010
H
ad a fun time snapping a few pics of Mason and Amanda just before they left this past Friday evening for their Homecoming Banquet.  I love shooting sun flare shots - and the sun was playing the p... read more >>

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January
2010
U
sually when a couple shows up to one of our Engagement Sessions...one partner is usually more enthused than the other. Often times...it's the girl...since us g... read more >>

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January
2010
C
arol called us a while back about a Family Lifestyle Session. They were flying in to Hampton Roads during Thanksgiving Break to visit her mom and she wanted us to photograph her fa... read more >>

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November
2009
I
'm in the thick of editing these days before the holidays..but I had to laugh when I saw Kristen's Facebook status this morning. She had spent one hour last night, rolling out cookie dough, using her ... read more >>

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November
2009
A
lesha didn't just want to be the star of her own show, no, she wanted her friends there as well and that's just what took place as Grant met her and the girls at Mariners Park on the Noland Trail . Th... read more >>

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November
2009
E
very now and then we get the chance to do portrait sessions for girls and guys that are aspiring models. Since we're primarily wedding photographers...it's so much fun to mix things up and photog... read more >>

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November
2009
M
ost of the time, Grant and I shoot sessions together. We love meeting new clients and while we always remain together for our engagement couples and families,&... read more >>

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November
2009
A
shtyn...thanks for waiting so patiently for your sneek peek. You probably didn't know it at the time...but I did a double-take the day you showed up for your session in Historic Williamsburg. All of a... read more >>

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November
2009
L
ori has one of those voices that immediately puts you at ease. The kind of person that everyone wants to be their BFF ;) I was certain she was as beautiful in person as her voice was on the phone, and... read more >>

4
November
2009
I
'm so excited to share our photos of Melinda and Nate's wedding from last weekend. They wanted us to wait until they returned from their honeymoon, so here they are! 

Melinda ... read more >>

3
November
2009
I
had the fantastic privilege of being commissioned to photograph the   Bob McDonnell for Virginia Governor Celebration... read more >>

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October
2009
S
hannon and Derrik met in college...Boston University to be exact. So when we talked about where they might like to have us shoot their engagement session...they really only had one request..... read more >>

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October
2009
A
manda is an adorable senior at Denbigh Baptist Christian High and as so many seniors these days are doing...she wanted something unique for her portraits this year. And unique it was when she... read more >>

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October
2009
T
his post could almost be considered a 'drive-by' on account of the fact that Grant and I are leaving for DC in a little over 2 hours and I'm still not in bed...but I couldn't leave our sweet couple Ke... read more >>

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October
2009
F
rom the moment Brittany 'whirled' on to Duke of Gloucester Street in Historic Downtown Williamsburg, we knew Andrew was in tow close behind. I use that term li... read more >>

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October
2009
W
hat started out as a forecast of cool and rainy, turned out perfect as Grant and I made the drive from Newport News to Richmond last saturday. Anytime flu... read more >>

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October
2009
G
rant and I have been quite busy. Even though our weddings for the year are winding down, our calendar is filling up for end of the year Family, Senior and Engagement Lifestyle Portrait Sessions. ... read more >>

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October
2009
L
ee is our doctor and he's one of those cool docs who really take a personal interest in his patients, so naturally when he asked us to shoot a family... read more >>

6
October
2009
S
arah and Craig really how to plan a fun wedding, and their recipe goes a little like this...take one pretty September day, add a dash of friends, mix in an unl... read more >>

5
October
2009
T
his is quick post of a ton of fun images from Katie and Josh's fabulous wedding last weekend. Their ceremony was held at Buckroe Baptist in Hampton, and the reception at Crowne Plaza. Hair and Makeup ... read more >>

4
October
2009
G
rant and I love it when Seniors or their parents call us looking for 'something different'. Of course, we always ask what they have in mind...bu... read more >>

3
October
2009
G
rant and I were so excited when Emily called for an appointment. As a photographer, seniors are fun to shoot because  they are totally open to anything creative we throw at them. E... read more >>

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September
2009
O
K ... so when you have a whole wedding full  of excited people checking the blog every two hours for their wedding images...it's time to post and not get too wordy. However, when I say that I had... read more >>

7
September
2009
D
rew gets the prize for driving the farthest for one of our sessions.  Ok, so he didn't really drive himself. Grant's cousins, otherwise known as Andrew's parents, came along for th... read more >>

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August
2009
W
hen we met Sarah & Craig we knew we were going to have a blast being part of their day. And when Craig showed up to their wedding consult wearing a Boston Red Sox cap - other than the fact I had t... read more >>

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August
2009
I
f there was a proverbial blogging 'doghouse'...I'm probably in it right now from taking too long to get our latest wedding up on the blog. Ideally, I prefer to post our sneek peeks atleast 5... read more >>

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August
2009
M
y mom owned a  wedding caterer business for many years while I was growing up. I remember very well the venues and church social halls my sister and I  helped her set up, serve del... read more >>

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July
2009
F
rancesca and Brian are the kind of couple that put you at ease when you're around them. They're comfortable with one another... and within moments, you sense they're deeply in love. The first time I m... read more >>

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July
2009
T
his past Saturday, Deb and I shot an awesome wedding (Megan & Dave - stay tuned, pics coming) at the amazing Chamberlin Hotel on Ft. Monroe in ... read more >>

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July
2009
D
eb and I met Omar at Franscesca & Brian's wedding (see their... read more >>

23
July
2009
C
andace officially wins the "I-traveled-the-furthest-distance-to-have-Grant-&-Deb-take-my-Senior-'10-pictures."  She and her family live in Indiana but came down to Virginia to meet up with he... read more >>

13
July
2009
T
his continues the fabulous wedding of Amanda and Jeremy! Once the ceremony and formals inside the church were done, we took the whole party outside to shoot so... read more >>

6
July
2009
W
hat does a hot summer Saturday afternoon and Love have to do with each other?  It's called Amanda and Jeremy get married - and we were fortunate enough to witness it first hand. 
read more >>

5
July
2009
I
know we say this almost all of the time, but - we love our couples.  And our Engagement Session's always rock as we get to know our couples.

It's great to see love - and even m... read more >>

4
July
2009
I
'm always a little nervous when photographing a friend...but when that friend is also a photographer...well, that just takes a whole different set of nerves! :... read more >>

3
July
2009
I
had to redeem myself for being lax with the blog, so this wedding post comes to you full blown with images and a slideshow that Grant put together at the bottom of... read more >>

2
July
2009
G
rant and I love it when our couples are adventurous and when I suggested a plantation with lovely fields of wheat and corn, Nicole and Stacen were all game. Yo... read more >>

1
July
2009
D
eb & I had an impromptu visit to one of our friends - Barb Hogan and family - at their family reunion in Corolla, NC. (Outer Banks) yesterday.  While there, Barb asked us if we'd "mind" doing... read more >>

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June
2009
T
his past week Lindsae (our aspiring photog daughter) and I had the funniest time working with a super happy and fun voice-over / actor Kim.

When Kim first called, we thought she was 12 ... read more >>

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June
2009
W
hat a blast we had with Francesca and Brian at their Richmond Engagement Session in the 'Fan' district of Richmond last Sunday afternoon. When we drove up, the... read more >>

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June
2009
I
just blogged on this over at Squidoo, but wanted to include the post here on our blog as well.  We've had a bunch of Brides a... read more >>

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June
2009
A
s we were finishing up our coffee at the Shockoe Espresso & Roastery, and saying our goodbyes with read more >>

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June
2009
I
f any couple deserved to have their wedding in the perfect location, amidst their friends and family, with perfect tropical weather... it was Tyler and Ryan. F... read more >>

4
June
2009
W
e posted several pictures yesterday from Tyler and Ryan's AWESOME Desitnation Wedding in fabulous Cancun, MX (that post follows this one).

Here are the pics from the After Session with ... read more >>

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June
2009
W
e're on the road in Jacksonville, FL attending a Marcus Bell seminar right now, in a hotel with very sketchy Internet connection, but wanted to m... read more >>

2
June
2009
K
im and Kevin weren't sure where they wanted to do their Williamsburg engagement session, so after talking for a bit, we gave them a choice of two places...down... read more >>

1
June
2009
D
eb and I had a blast this past Saturday as we were commissioned by the Bob McDonnell for Governor Campaign to photograph the Virginia Sta... read more >>

5
May
2009
H
ere is a sneek peek of a couple that we had so much fun with downtown in Norfolk last weekend. Anything we suggested...they were game for! The weather that day was perfect and we could ... read more >>

1
May
2009
M
other's intuition? ...it really does exist and it was in full form the day that Janelle was introduced to Joel. Now to backtrack a few years ago, Janelle ... read more >>

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April
2009
S
ometimes I miss my graphic design days, so when that happens I usually quench it by creating an inspiration story board or two...or three! It also seemed like a good excuse opportunit... read more >>

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April
2009
I
t was a very cold and dreary Saturday afternoon when we met up with Rick Alexander on the campus of Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, VA. a... read more >>

13
April
2009
A
quick post to show a fabulous session we had in downtown Norfolk last Friday. The weather was a little windy and Renelle worked it out like a pro - but, we were a bit concerned the wind would dr... read more >>

11
April
2009
I
'm pretty sure Dave had looked for Megan his whole life. Little did he know an out of state wedding of a friend would end this search, and that's when he ... read more >>

10
April
2009
P
avitra and Nicholas were married in India this past December '08. Their ceremony was traditional, color... read more >>

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April
2009
T
his is part two of Pavitra & Nicholas' amazing wedding reception that we had the honor of photographing last weekend. First we want to recognize ... read more >>

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April
2009
T
his is the MAN COW  Hampton Roads Wedding Photography - Hampton Roads Wedding Photographers read more >>

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April
2009
T
his past Saturday, Deb and I were commissioned by the Bob McDonnell for Gover... read more >>

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March
2009
I
f you Google the phrase "opposites attract" you will probably see Tyler and Ryan's names listed first! ;) ;) ;) Tyler is easy to read...she's a bundle of energ... read more >>

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March
2009
I
t was a cloudy, cold day yesterday, but that didn't stop this super nice guy from showing up for his model photography shoot.  Jarell is an actor and model based out of Richmond, VA. and Atlanta,... read more >>

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March
2009
G
rant and I had the great privilege of meeting up with over 40 wedding photographers in Richmond yesterday! It was a fabulous afternoon of food, networking, model shoots and a little training as well. ... read more >>

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March
2009
I
magine our surprise when we upend our most recent version of The Rangefinder Magazine the other day ...



In the February "W... read more >>

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February
2009
I
love the Mini...Reeses, Almond Joy, Mounds, Butterfinger...hmmm,  is there a recurring theme here? ;) Actually, I'm not the kind of girl that lives or dies read more >>

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February
2009
L
ast weekend's wedding afforded us a few firsts. It was our first wedding of the new year. It was our first wedding in the State of Ohio. And it was undoubtedly ... read more >>

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January
2009
D
enbigh Baptist Christian School celebrates their annual homecoming during January in the middle of their basketball season. Normally it's dark and/or rainy whe... read more >>

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January
2009
T
he Roberts sisters had a great idea...to surprise their Mom and Dad with a photo session for Christmas. Since both girls live far away from home, and only get t... read more >>

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December
2008
H
ow priceless - it's Christmas Eve, your father and mother sitting on the couch holding hands like a couple of 16 year olds - eyes closed in anxious anticipation; on-looking small kids (and big ones) n... read more >>

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December
2008
I
'm usually not one to regret the passing of one season to the next...I truly enjoy each one. But I have to say that this year though, I will miss the Fall. Grant and I live surrounded by trees and now... read more >>

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December
2008
I
 get so excited when clients want to decorate their walls with images from their lifestyle sessions. Here are a few examples of recently designed 20 ... read more >>

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December
2008
T
ook my eldest son - Mason and his girlfriend Amanda out on my daily shoot yesterday.  I was looking for an industrial area to shoot - and we found the power plant in Yorktown ... here are some sh... read more >>

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December
2008
D
on't you love getting Christmas cards in the mail? I do and I love designing them as well! Here is a peek at three card templates used this year. Cus... read more >>

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December
2008
D
eb and I hopped in the car and drove across the water to downtown Norfolk this morning - just to scope out some new cool locations for some upcoming Bridal / portrait shoots.  I've posted a couple pic... read more >>

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December
2008
W
e met up with my sister and her family this past Saturday along the Noland Trail. Normally when Grant and I both come out....we both actually shoot. This time, ... read more >>

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December
2008
M
y cute Father-in-Law is 75 years young today! A few weeks ago I shot these photos of him working around the house and if you were to visit on any given day you ... read more >>

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November
2008
I
n my family...you rock if you're born in November because you get to party all month! First, there is Mason's birthday on the 7th,  read more >>

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November
2008
O
k, so I'm a sucker for color - can't help it.  And this year, the leaves are absolutely fulfilling Biblical proportions because according to
1 Chronicles 16:33 ... 
                    ... read more >>

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November
2008
I
 love my job!  I get the privilege of shooting in the most gorgeous locations, and my trip to Jordan's Senior Session was truly breathtaking as I traveled the winding roads leading to his home on a pi... read more >>

10
November
2008
W
e can't believe our sweet boy Mason turned 17 this past weekend (friday to be exact! ;-)  and if you're wondering where all the photos are of this kid... let's just say he loathes the camera, so I'm u... read more >>

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November
2008
W
ith Daylight Savings Time occurring later this year...it was light enough to take great photos of the neices before they headed off to trick or treat and the ne... read more >>

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October
2008
M
y adorable niece and her cutie pie best friend wanted me to come take photos of them all dressed up for Homecoming Dance this past weekend. I had the location a... read more >>

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October
2008
B
ekka's mom is one smart cookie! She combined their family session and Bekka's Senior Session together! Their girls go to the same school as my boys, so we've known each other for a few years now. Dawn... read more >>

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October
2008
W
hen Lauren emailed a few months ago, she wanted me to help her surprise Chris for their first year anniversary. I LOVE surprises, so I was all in!

The traditional gift for one's... read more >>

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October
2008
I
had a blast this past Sunday getting to know an awesome family!  It was also fun chasing 'G', their energetic 3 year old, around with my lens; I know I lost 4 extra pounds.  Actually, it ma... read more >>

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October
2008
T
his past Saturday I had the honor and privilege of photographing an exciting event in the life of a special little boy and his family. You see, as his mother explained, not only was little RJ born in ... read more >>

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October
2008
I
'm loving the fall weather around here...and so I had the perfect excuse to call up the girls for a little impromptu photo session.  It was a bit earlier than I normally like to shoot, but we fou... read more >>

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September
2008
W
e truly love getting to know our Engaged Couples before their wedding day! In fact, I like to think of these as "get to know you sessions" and it's a perfect way for the engaged couple to practic... read more >>

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September
2008
G
rant and I had an engagement shoot at the beautiful Maymont Park in Richmond yesterday (I'll be posting those photos tomorrow). We heard that this was ... read more >>

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September
2008
I
love surprises...especially when I get to be 'in' on them. The Big Kids of the Shepherd and Wallace Family contacted us a while back in secret to plan a surprise photo session for their entire family... read more >>

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September
2008
T
hese custom slideshows are so easy to create using Show-it Web. I thought i... read more >>

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August
2008
A
fun slideshow ... from the family session I posted a few days ago of my sister-in-law and adorable nieces. Grant and I are really excited to be able to offer these now in our wedding and portrait pac... read more >>

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August
2008
L
ast night, Grant and I drove 2.5 hours to hear David Jay, and the read more >>

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August
2008
I
actually shot this fun beach session with my sister-in-law and sweet nieces a few weeks ago, but just now posting it. I love that magical time in the evening w... read more >>

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August
2008
B
ethany met Jon at a Bible School Tournament in 2003. In the first round, his team demolished hers. She forgave him though and two years later they were talking and emailing on a regular basis. ;-) Whe... read more >>

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August
2008
S
ome nice restaurants are just suited for casual, relaxed photos... and Bethany and Jon couldn't have chosen a more perfect evening or setting for their rehearsa... read more >>

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August
2008
S
orry it's been a little while since I posted last. Our August Rush special is in full swing and keeping me very busy, however I have the coolest family session ... read more >>

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July
2008
W
e made the 2 1/2 hour drive up to Springfield, parked and took the Metro in to D.C one day last week. While Grant finished up some business, Lindsae and I treked around the city goofing off and taking... read more >>

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July
2008
F
or the past 3 years, I've designed for a company named Fiskars... read more >>

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July
2008
L
ittle girls often dream of fairy tale weddings. You know the kind...big blue skies with fluffy white clouds and that perfect spot to say "I do" .  And that's what Stacey had hoped and planned for on t... read more >>

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July
2008
S
aturday's List was not that long. My plan was to take the boys, along with their cousin Brian, to Water Country USA in Williamsburg and then dinner at 5. I decided to be generous and let them sleep ti... read more >>

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July
2008
W
anna see what we checked off the list so far?


1. Friday        IHOP  Midnight rendezvous for Pancakes
2. Friday        Auntie Robin, Pa... read more >>

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July
2008
S
even / Eleven...isn't that just the 'funnest' birth date? Morgen turned 15 today...and we decided to mix it up a little crazy this year. We told him th... read more >>

8
July
2008
I
believe that life is in the details. Too often, however,  I am moving so fast that I neglect to attend to or notice them. With the exception of a few thank you cards here and there, I rarely hand wri... read more >>

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July
2008
I
 stopped by to see Mom the other morning and took a few shots of her gorgeous garden. Everywhere I looked things were blossoming and growing. Everything so gree... read more >>

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June
2008
S
ome good friends told us one time that God puts certain people in your life's 'basket', and this is exactly what He did with our friends Tommy and Lou Ann. M... read more >>

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June
2008
I
t was a complete joy to meet up with Baby A, his mom Rachel and grandmom Lou Ann a few days ago in Richmond. Babies can often be camera shy, but not th... read more >>

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June
2008
W
e had an awesome time with our super friends Tommy & Lou Ann Fincher today in Richmond, VA.  They live in a beautiful home on the James River in a neighborhood filled with homes that should be in ... read more >>

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June
2008
A
fter our photo shoot yesterday with our super great friends, Tommy & Lou Ann Fincher (watch for their session soon here), we drove from their awesome home o... read more >>

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June
2008
W
e are back from vacation, all rested up, and ready to begin creating awesome and unique portrait sessions for upcoming 2009 SENIORS. Be sure to read more >>

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June
2008
W
e don't always just photograph people you know :) I spotted this little cutie in the park yesterday just before sunset. She's a bit grainy but all i had was my ... read more >>

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June
2008
A
nd we had a BLAST!  The Canon 5D got a major workout - over 6,000 pics - and most were amazing!  I just wanted to put a couple of them up here - but you can look at about 300 more in our Galleries sec... read more >>

1
June
2008
I
had the priviledge to photograph my beautiful niece this past holiday.
Here are a few of the shots. Doesn't she have amazing eyes?

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May
2008
I
t's official.  Our baby girl, Lindsae Taylore Perry, said a heartful goodbye to high school this past Friday evening - May 23, 2008.  As her Dad, I have to say that I have NEVER been part of such an a... read more >>

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May
2008
D
eb and I usually take Sunday afternoons to go around our area scouting great "shoot sites" for upcoming events.  Today we went up Route 5 (very scenic) to Richm... read more >>

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May
2008




java java java ... the low-rumbling-protest-that-sounds-like-a-drum just does not stop on Saturday AM at the Perry Posse (from Deb ... read more >>

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May
2008
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May
2008


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May
2008
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o ... Toehead (for those of you new to our world - that's my endearing name for deB!) and I went out today on our normal Saturday AM Dunkin' Donuts coffee / Krispy Kreme run (all for the ... read more >>

15
May
2008
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e are over-the-moon excited to finally be launching our new blog/website. Yes, you read that right. Deb had her old blog but we needed a new website for our photography business... read more >>

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May
2008
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April
2008
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ad a fun senior session in Hampton last weekend with Lindsae, Lindsey and Gary. We had some hilarious remarks from bystanders who thought the kids were famous ... read more >>

6
April
2008

I told Grant that I would live with him anywhere...even a shack...as long as it's a pretty shack! ;-)

We spotted this tiny little garden shed alongside the road to Sandbridge this morn... read more >>


5
April
2008

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id you know that dreary days can produce some of the most wonderful moody images? Credits go to Grant for most of these images...I just mixed things up a bit with a few of read more >>


31
March
2008

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he great thing about young kids is that they are usually fairly natural in front of the camera. Take these three for example... I had little to do with the action or expressions you see in these ph... read more >>


20
March
2008

S

ometimes coming in second is more fun. My friend Kelly, let me shoot backup at one of her weddings this past Sunday. Second Shooter has time to look for the creative shots...the ones the main photo... read more >>


19
March
2008

...it all began innocently...a quick stop by Walgreens to pick up a gift for niece Madison who has been sick for the past few days and bubbles seemed like the perfect Spring prize. It's all a blur... read more >>


15
March
2008

I

was granted one and only one chance to shoot this photo as he left for choir festival/ competition yesterday.

"Wait...which is it, a competition or a festival?" I questioned
"It's ... read more >>


14
March
2008

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very morning after her breakfast and without fail...she waits by the bed with Pooh Bear. If I don't come right away...she barks. That bossy bark all dog owners understand to mean, "Come now!"

... read more >>

13
March
2008
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nteresting

Gotritas read more >>


12
March
2008

An interesting ritual happens at our house every morning at precisely 7 o' clock. The alarm goes off... Grant fumbles around to find the phone receiver...followed by more fumbling to locate the in... read more >>


10
March
2008

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..this first one made her Dad LOL! It's totally the 'essence' of Lindsae. Bright Yellow Speed Racer Helmet, her beloved fur Abercrombie Jacket...rainbow scarf and clunky beads. Girlfriend will not ... read more >>


9
March
2008

While Lindsae is catching up on her beauty sleep from the Senior trip...I thought I would download photos from her camera (will post them tomorrow) and show a little of what I did yes... read more >>


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March
2008

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6
March
2008

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know from the title of this post...all sorts of fears come to mind. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, spiders, snakes, drowning...the list goes on. My worst fear, however, is not anywhere near that lis... read more >>


4
March
2008

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hallenging thoughts from friend Kelly today.

..."would my life alone, without ever saying anything to anyone, show someone that I know God b... read more >>


3
March
2008

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ade a batch of cupcakes...and the kids kept asking me, "What for?"

"and where it is written that you have to have a reason to make cupcakes", I mock silently.

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2
March
2008

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ha! I couldn't resis... read more >>


1
March
2008
S
enioritis...I know this term generally refers to and about seniors...however I'm here to tell you it happens to mommas too! Not in the way you would think though. For me...it's more like the struggle ... read more >>

28
February
2008

M

eet my old camera strap...nothing wrong with it, right? Just your basic red, white & Black SLR Canon strap. I didn't even know there were options.

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27
February
2008

S

o... since my last post this is what's been going on...Lindsae brought home that wicked Flu bug...and try as we did to keep it contained to her cute li'l self...she passed it on to her father, who ... read more >>


12
February
2008

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nd this is why I take so many photos...for that one that happens spontaneously. All I asked the girls was to scoot together...it was totally Madison's choice to lay her head gently on Sissy's shoul... read more >>


11
February
2008

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emember this post about the dress form I was altering?

... read more >>


10
February
2008

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eices Paige and Madison are cheerleaders for Upward Basketball this year. Snapping a zillion photos ensures that I'll get a few good ones. Here are some of the cutest.

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5
February
2008

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here did the week go? I turned fortysomething last Monday and Lindsae turned EIGHTEEN on Tuesday! We celebrated all sorts of ways and t... read more >>


27
January
2008

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t's my favorite time of the day...4:30 pm. I've just poured my requisite cup of coffee into a favorite mug from A read more >>


26
January
2008

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he boys are not allowed to play electronic games on school nights, however come friday...it's Gamin' La Vida Loca around here.

...I don't mean Monopoly either, we're talking big boy games ... read more >>


25
January
2008

W

hen I feel an emotion, be it happy, sad, frustrated, bored, twidderpated, angry...I think I need food.

Not mom...she needs to bake. Now I love to bake and cook too...as long as I get to tas... read more >>


24
January
2008

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..I have no idea why a person could need 6 monitors. Emphasis on the word NEED. He does, and explains it to me, but I don't understand. All I know is it's hot up here. My studio is to the ... read more >>


23
January
2008

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nce in a while a book comes along that really grabs me. Not the kind of grabbing that lasts for a few minutes...or hours...but days. That's how I feel about Sharon Soneff's latest book read more >>


21
January
2008

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aahhh ... read more >>


20
January
2008

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..have you ever heard of 'miracle snow'? neither had i...that is, till yesterday. Let me tell you the story.

It all started a few months ago, when asked what kind of party she wanted for he... read more >>


18
January
2008

all my CHA deadlines are over...I am happy and exhausted all at once.

I still can't show any photos just yet...but I am working on something for neice Madison who is having a snow party b... read more >>


17
January
2008

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..which explains my lack of posting the past few days.

Oh, I HAVE been snapping photos...just not the kind I can show...that is until after Feb 1, when I can post sneak peeks! I'm creating... read more >>


15
January
2008

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ill someone please tell me where yesterday went? I think I lost it

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13
January
2008

A

particular almost18yearold thought she could sway me. She thought the 'cuteness' factor of these three could sell me into letting her keep what she purchased yesterday at the pet store. A... read more >>


12
January
2008

O

ne of the interesting things about having 3 teenage children...is that they bring their friends home all the time. So every weekend we have 'extras' around. Which usually means we need extra food..... read more >>


11
January
2008

O

h my...look at him. When some of the family showed up tonight, they couldn't help but comment on how much he looks like his dad did at that age. Handsome kid he is, all dressed up and ready to go t... read more >>


10
January
2008

L

indsae starts today at an Italian restaurant a couple miles from home. Much to her surprise, she was literally hired on the spot two days ago, was told to show up after school and familiarize herse... read more >>


9
January
2008

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t's a known tradition in this family that if you have a birthday...Ampa and Amma are going to treat you to Breakfast Buffet at Golden Coral!

So since NI... read more >>


8
January
2008

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ad.
his eyes, his grin, his slow voice, his walk, his laugh, his jokes, his expressions, his curly hair, his rough hands, his weathered skin, his ring, his church clothes, his cologne... read more >>


7
January
2008

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t's Spirit Week at school...and today was officially dubbed Wacky Tacky Day. It all leads up to friday, which is Homecoming. Denbigh Baptist has a pretty rigid dress code normally, so you can imagi... read more >>


6
January
2008

Ali challenged me to choose a word for the year.... so I thought and thought for the past couple days, then ch... read more >>


5
January
2008

Could YOU say no to a face like this?

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4
January
2008

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..a little sneek peek at the headless, armless, legless dress form that arrived on my doorstep yesterday. A little rough around the edges these days...but I can't wait to show you what she'll be up... read more >>


3
January
2008

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esterday was officially the end of Christmas vacation... so I couldn't resist a few photos of 3 less-than-thrilled kids in the backseat on their way back to school.

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1
January
2008

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I love fresh starts and new beginnings.

-like a new canvas and clean brushes,

-or that jumbo... read more >>



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