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Kayla & Jordan | Coral and Mint Christiansburg VA Wedding

7/7/2015

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Jordan starting working at Kayla’s church as a new worship leader and associate pastor several years ago. She started staying after church just to talk with him and eventually they started going out to dinners and having game nights with other members of the church. On one of these date nights about two years into their relationship, Jordan had to run an errand at the church after dinner to grab something. In one of the rooms, the song “Still Fallin” was playing and Jordan got down on one knee and asked Kayla to be his bride. 

A country music recording artist and friend of theirs,Jody Pyles, came in moments later and played the song “She Said Yes”.  Plus, Jordan had their families waiting just down the hall. And now, just a few short months of being engaged, Kayla and Jordan are now Mr. and Mrs.  Such a sweet proposal and even sweeter wedding.

I can’t tell you all how excited I was to witness these two saying “I Do”. Their faith and their commitment not only to each other, but to God is amazing to watch. 


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Amber & Dustin : A Selah Springs Pink Country Wedding

5/26/2015

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Ever since the first meeting with Amber, it felt like I had known her for years. Every time we would meet up, we ended up talking for no less than three hours. I remember think at that very first meeting… “wow, we have so much in common”. There wedding day unfolded at Selah Springs Farm in Riner, VA.

Amber and Dustin are high school sweethearts! They’ve been dating for over six years and have been through so many life experiences together, similar to Nathan and I. I think that’s why I can relate to this sweet couple so much. During their engagement portraits, I got to meet Dustin and really get to interact with him and Amber (you can see their engagement blog post here). These two were just made for each other.

Another thing that really stood out to me during our time talking was how much family means to them both. Amber is extremely close with her Dad and that bond was so prevalent on her wedding day. Not once but twice did you find my eyes filled with happy tears watching Amber and her Dad throughout the day. During his toast to the new Mr. and Mrs., Amber’s dad said never once had her heard her say something negative about Dustin.   In six years, she
 never once had a negative word to say about him. I can believe it, because I have watched as behind his gruff exterior…he cares for her and watches out for her. He loves her.

Amber and Dustin, I was truly honored to be a part of your wedding day! Congratulations!

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Kara & Jacob | A Chester, South Carolina Wedding

11/26/2014

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          Where to start?! The beginning of my fifth grade year, we moved and I changed schools. That’s where I know the “the girls” from. They lived right up the road from us and their mom and my mom became friends and have been ever since. About a year later we all ended up moving to Love Valley, North Carolina. Never heard of it? A lot of people haven’t. It’s a horse town. Most people own a horse, or five. You can’t drive a car into town, you either walk, drive up and park outside of the town or ride your horse and tie it at the hitching post outside the “General Store”.

          “The Girls” as my mom and I call them, are triplets and I grew up thinking of all three of them as my big sisters. The Jenkins family is our family. Even though we don’t see each other very often anymore, they are still our family and we pick up right where we left off. Their older siblings, the girls, their mom, my mom and myself can pick up as if we saw each other yesterday.

         Whether or not I got to shoot Kara’s wedding day, I wouldn’t have missed it for anything. I am so glad that I was able to be there for her and Jacob. They are truly such a sweet couple...
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Emily & J.C. | A Doe Creek Farm, Burlap Wedding: Pembroke, VA Wedding Photographer

10/16/2014

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When I first met Emily and J.C. last year at Starbucks for their consultation…I knew immediately that I couldn’t wait for their wedding day. They were telling me about the music that they wanted to play and it was right up my alley. Over the last year Emily and I talked about all the details of her wedding and I have been so impressed.  Emily handmade so much of her burlap wedding décor is still amazes me. Boot bands, centerpieces, bouquets and bouts all made by her and her mom…I have to say that I honestly don’t think I have the patience for that. But she did it and it looked beautiful!

Emily and J.C. had so many personal touches to the day. Their pre-wedding gifts to each other…um, wow! I didn’t get to see it since he gave it to her at the reception dinner but J.C. hand crafted a hope chest for Emily to keep mementos from their new life together in, can you say sweet? But on the day of the wedding, she gave him a beautiful personalized key chain and customized his tie with a sweet little note. And he gave her a bracelet that captured a part of their life together…a policeman’s hat. You see, not only is J.C. handy with creating wooden chest but he is a State Trooper that serves and protects. 
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Hannah & Cameron | Diamond V Farm Wedding: Blue Ridge, VA

8/13/2014

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            Oh Hannah and Cameron…your DIY rustic wedding day at Diamond V Farms was beautiful! I’ve known Cameron since high school and I was so glad to meet Hannah when they initially contacted me about shooting their wedding. And I was so excited about not only their big day but their engagement session and Hannah’s bridal portraits (Click here to see their engagement shoot and here to see Hannah’s bridals).
           Something I was looking so forward to, was getting to shoot at a new venue. I got to see it first at the bridal session for Hannah and I couldn’t wait to go back and shoot the wedding. Diamond V Farm in Blue Ridge, VA is gorgeous y’all! A beautiful rustic country venue facing the mountains, sigh…I would love to call that home.
            Cameron and Hannah’s wedding day was filled with amazing “diy” touches, tears and so much happiness...and a little rain. Throughout the morning, Hannah and Cameron exchanged gifts to one another and it was great to see the others face when they realized they both were secretly planning little surprises throughout the day. Once it was time for the “first look”, they were both so excited to see each other. Cameron wrote a letter to his future bride and she gave him two pins with pictures of his grandparents in memory of them. It was beautiful!
           By the time the ceremony rolled around it had started to drizzle rain, but that didn't stop their friends  
 and family from gathering in the field to watch them start their life together and say “I do”.  By the time Hannah met Cameron at the alter though, the rain had passed.  And as they walked down the aisle together,  even I had tears in my eyes. 
        Hannah and Cameron, I have enjoyed all of my time with you over the past several months and I am honored to have been a part of your amazing day!
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Hannah | Diamond V Farm Bridal Portraits

8/11/2014

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            Three whole weeks have gone by since I shot Hannah’s bridal portraits and a little over a week ago she became a MRS! I had looked so forward to seeing her in her dress and for their big day, neither disappointed! Since they were getting married at Diamond V Farm in Blue Ridge,VA she decided she also wanted to take her bridal pictures there. One of her bridesmaid, Megan and her dog, Gracie joined us.  Just as a side note, thank you Meagan for all your help that day! Brides…if you are having a bridal session with me or anyone else, it is always a good idea to bring someone with you. While I was shooting, Megan helped “fluff” the dress, fix Hannah’s hair, held the bouquet when we didn’t need it and held the dog.

            And another thank you to Diamond V for letting us come out and shoot. Send them some love today on their Facebook page.

           Make sure you check back later this week to see Hannah and Cameron’s wedding day!


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Amanda & Brandon | Mint + Purple Virginia Wedding

6/6/2014

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The day could not have been nicer. Seriously, it was gorgeous. Not a cloud in the sky, the decorations were beautiful plus Amanda and Brandon were married! When Amanda and I sat down months and months ago to talk about her wedding, I could have talked for hours. She knew what she wanted when it came to her wedding day. Brandon and her have been dating for several hers and as was  said in the toast, when Brandon asked Amanda to marry him, the Matron of Honor said "finally". Everyone was so welcoming and supportive of these two and I could feel the love that their friends and families have for them.  

I always love "first looks" between the bride and groom and this was no exception. She was so excited to see him and vice versa, they both looked amazing. After the first look we took some bride and groom portraits, then added in the whole wedding party for portrait time. Then it was time for the ceremony, which left me teary eyed from their vows to one another. 

Without further ado, Mr. & Mrs. Farrow!

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Cassie & Kevin | Married

5/29/2014

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               These two didn't let a little rain to get in the way of their big day. Nothing could rain on their parade. It was so nice out for the first look, group shots and when Cassie made her way down the aisle...but as soon as she got settled under the gazebo it started to rain. I have always heard that rain on your wedding day was good luck and I wholeheartedly want that for these two. 

                 As I spoke about in the blog post from Cassies' bridal portraits (you can see them here), I immediately loved the ideas that Cassie had for her wedding. Especially the venue, since my parents were also married under the gazebo at Claytor Lake State Park. 

                 I am so honored to have been a part of their wedding day and I wish Cassie and Kevin the absolute best!


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Chelsea & Brad | Married

5/9/2014

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Oh these two! I shot their engagement pictures(which you can see here) last summer and ever since, I have waited for their big day at Selah Springs! And what a beautiful day it was...yes, a little windy at times but gorgeous none the less.  Two of my favorite moments of that day were when Chelsea saw her future step-son in his little suit for the first time and when Brad was waiting for Chelsea to walk down the aisle! Such sweets moments and I am so glad I was able to be a part of the wedding day! 


Congratulations! 


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A Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Workshop

1/25/2014

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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.


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