Wedding at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens :: Richmond, VA

I have a thing for fall weddings, and it's all about the light. I think couples are starting to catch on too. Curious to see if October will soon become a more popular wedding month than June. I find my fall brides have a certain style too. It's hard to describe in words, but there's always a fun twist. Bridget and Steve had plenty. And they are that perfect combination of stylish and sweet. For a photographer, their wedding was a dream because every detail was stunning. I love Lewis Ginter. I've spent so many afternoons there with my kids watching them play in the fountains and enjoy the gardens. So it was especially nice to return and celebrate with Bridget and Steve. And their family and friends were so fun. Everyone couldn't help but smile all day, which I can't get enough of.

 

Engagement Pictures on Belle Isle:: Richmond, VA

I have a knack for always having a shoot on the hottest day of the year. Although, I don't know what's more crazy - shooting in temps that are over 100 degrees, or sitting here editing pictures in the middle of the hurricane, wondering if we're about to lose power! If you want to know how a mom photographer lives on the edge, there you go. Wild times here.

But I'm a trooper, and so were Shanita and Cliff. We decided to do a morning shoot to save ourselves a few degrees and hiked around Belle Isle to do their engagement session. Fun times. Their wedding is going to be fantastic. Their wedding planner Elizabeth is amazing, and I know she's going to do great things. It's going to be at the old John Marshall Hotel which is now being renovated. Very cool!

Nichole & Justin :: Hanover Arts and Activities Center :: Richmond Wedding

Generally speaking, it's hard for me to convert a photograph to black and white. I'm a full color kinda gal. Of course, I love the classic tone and subtle hue black and white conveys. It's just hard for me to let go of the richness of color. And if ever there was a wedding that made it almost impossible to create a black and white image, it was this one. Nichole and Justin have such fun taste. They created a day that was both festive and classic. The colors and details were perfect. Was my first time shooting at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center up in Ashland. I hope to go back again soon. Such a cute venue with so many lovely backdrops to make any photographer smile. Nichole and Justin are a fantastic couple with really fun family and friends. I'm sure they'll throw many great parties in the years ahead. Thanks for having me!