In November of 2013, I was blessed with a chance to learn, meet and create with some amazing photographers in Lynchburg at a wedding photography workshop. Still being a "newbie" in the photography industry, I jumped at the chance. Some people in the industry don't want to teach what they have learned, they would rather keep to themselves, not Jessica  of Jessica Mae Photography.

She wanted to share things that she has learned. I loved the fact that she kept this workshop small and was able to give each of us one-on-one time to review our portfolios and talk with us, not just AT us. Some people think that being a photographer, all we do is take pictures..."how hard can that be?". Well there is so much more than that. I'm sure my fellow photographers will agree that education is a huge part of our time. Looking for inspiration, reading blog after blog, and attending workshops are all part of the process. And I am so grateful that I was able to attend this workshop for it has given me new ideas for moving forward, inspired me to keep learning and given me a sense of community in the process.

Please, please make sure you check out Jessica's photos from the workshop. Part of her charm as a photographer is the fact that she shoots with film. Yes, film! It is absolutely amazing to see her work. Click here to see her shots from this workshop. And make sure to check the credits at the bottom.

Oh these two! I just love them.
If you have followed my Facebook page for a while, you will remember Kaylyn and Jeff. I shot their engagement portraits and they were my very first wedding, exactly one year ago from when we shot their anniversary session. I asked them to get back in their wedding attire and they agreed whole-heartedly. We met at Rockwood Manor in Dublin, Va for a couple of hours to celebrate their one year as a married couple. 

It was somewhat foggy, rainy, and slighty chilly with the wind but they battled through it. I loved this session. Thank you two for getting back in wedding outfits for me! And happy anniversary.

Meet Nathan's cousin Kara and her high school sweetheart Devin. He was the quarterback, she was the cheerleader. And now they have been together for SIX years. These two are just so cute together and we love them both!

Nathan and I went down to Winston Salem, NC to visit the family and to take Kara and Devins' pictures.  We took their dogs Shadow and Molly and went to Old Salem. If you haven't been before...you need to go. There are gorgeous cobble stone sidewalks, beautiful old homes, and so much history there. I wish I could have walked around there all day to soak it all in.

        When Taylor messaged me to set up a session, I asked if she would consider doing a sunrise session and she said yes. I have been wanting to shoot at sunrise for quite some time, although I am not a morning person! At all! But I had my coffee and as was ready to go. 

    We started out our session at the Virginia Tech Duck Pond. The morning light, a comfy blanket and these two=fantastic! The horticultural garden was our next stop (I have been meaning to go there and I am so glad we did). The little lights were on and it made for such cute pictures. 

    Since Brandon attends VT, they decided that they also wanted some shots of them sporting their VT colors. Taylor even got permission to use the logo to make her own "VT girlfriend" shirt!!

   
     Both from Floyd County, these two are getting married! It threatened rain all day and we almost decided to reschedule, but I am SOOO glad that we didn't! The light was gorgeous and then the rain clouds moved in later which made for some pretty neat skies in the background.

     Before I met Emily and Ben at her grandparents house out in Floyd, I drove past the house and there was a barn right up the road, of course I asked about it when I got there. It belonged to her grandfather...YES! I love old barns with rain clouds in the background!