Chris and Terra's Wedding

Chris and Tara's lovely wedding happened on an unusually beautiful day in November. They had their ceremony at the UVA chapel and the reception at the Earlysville Firehall. Theirs was a lovely wedding, with lots of family participation and love. Here are some of my favorite photos of the day!

Katie and Will's Engagement Photos

Katie, Will, and their adorable puppy met me a few weeks ago at the Monticello Trail for some engagement photos and a lovely walk. I can't wait to photograph their wedding this spring!

Katie and Mike's Wedding

I'm so excited to share my photos of Katie and Mike's wedding with you today. Katie and Mike had their ceremony and reception at the Old Trail Golf Club in Crozet, Virginia. While they had originally planned on an outdoor ceremony, the Virginia weather did not cooperate. Instead, they had a lovely ceremony indoor. The people at Old Trail did a great job being flexible, and Katie was so relaxed through all of the changes. I felt to honored to be with Katie and Mike to celebrate their marriage.

Lauren and Peter's Wedding

I'm so excited today to be sharing my photos from Lauren and Peter's wedding with you. Lauren and Peter were such a fun couple to work with. Lauren is a teacher, so we had that in common, and the whole time that we were together, I felt as if I was with great friends.

One of my favorite parts of Lauren and Peter's story is the care that Peter took in planning for the proposal. Pay special attention to the photo of Lauren's ring, folks, because Peter actually had a friend teach him how to make ring so that he could personally hand make Lauren's engagement ring. I have to say, it's one of the most beautiful rings I've seen, and Peter's care over that planning makes it all the more special.

Lauren and Peter had their ceremony at UVA and then had their reception at the Stonefire Station in Barboursville, Virginia. Enjoy the photos of their beautiful day!

My Favorite Oak Tree

For years I have told myself that I would photograph this tree. I absolutely LOVE the thick solidness of the trunk, the sturdy, dependable branches, and the feeling of spring that is completed by the reappearance of the leaves on the tree. Finally, last week, I drove by at sunset with my camera, and I got the pictures that I've envisioned on my wall for over a year (clearly a very busy one!). Now, I just need to pick which one I like the most for my living room. Here are some of my favorites!













And these ones are pure vanity...my husband shot this of me while I was picking my way through the sticky grass in the field. I love the way the dress looks a little out of place in the field, and the black and white stands out so nicely against the green! Did I mention I was on the way home from a wedding when I decided to do this spontaneous photo shoot?