Winchester Wonderful | Sunrise Portraits

My dear friend - and future LMP bride! - Priscilla joined me at sunrise in a sprawling field near her hometown in Winchester, Virginia. Although it was seriously cold, and I was suffering from not-at-all-fun morning sickness, at the time, she was such a gem and hid her shivers and modeled so beautifully in her soft, flowing blue gown.

The inspiration for the shoot was elegance, whimsy and beautiful light. A girl and her books, twirling in a field without a care in the world. As the great C.S. Lewis said, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

Thomas + Elizabeth | West Columbia Riverwalk Portraits

A sunset stroll by the river. Does it get more romantic than that for portraits??

I am SO delighted my two good friends, Thomas & Elizabeth, gave me the opportunity to capture a few photos of their lovey-doveyness down by the West Columbia Riverwalk.

From the way she looks at him, to the way he makes her smile, it was such a joy to photograph this lovely couple (& parents-to-be!). Keep a-scrolling for more of this beautiful duo :)

Thomas + Elizabeth | Sneak peek | West Columbia Riverwalk

These two. Caaaaan you feeeeel the looooove toooonight? are lyrics that definitely capture Thomas & Elizabeth's beautiful relationship & love for one another! Walking hand-in-hand along the West Columbia Riverwalk, nuzzling noses as the sun set. It was a dreamy portrait session in Columbia.

AND the Brantleys announced just shortly after we took these photos that their family will be growing by 1 come this October. It's kick-off-your-shoes good news! We are thrilled to hear about their little baby God has blessed them with & can't wait for them to join the parenthood club, too :) More photos of these lovebirds coming soon ♥

Kara | Waterfront Park | Charleston Portrait Photographer

"If winter comes, can spring be far behind?"
Percy Bysshe Shelley

The Gay Family | Falls Church Portrait Photographer

Evan, Anne & sweet little Grace. It was such a wonderful afternoon capturing moments between this family! We met over by the winding path that leads around the lake near New Providence Drive in Falls Church. The golden leaves of fall hung brightly from the trees & piles of foliage, just as vibrant, crunched under our feet as we made our way around the lake.

Grace's sweet giggles & excitement upon discovering how to throw fistfuls of leaves was so fun to watch! It was wiiiiiindy on that afternoon but Evan & Anne rallied their little girl's spirits up with tickles, a stuffed bunny & lots of snuggling to stay warm. Thank y'all for letting me photograph your wonderful family!