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Brock + Kenzie | Downtown Little Rock Engagement Session
Dowtown Little Rock, Arkansas Engagement Session
If you’re looking for a chic + classic vibe for your engagement portraits, Downtown Little Rock has no shortage of locations. From historic buildings to beautiful bridges, Brock + Kenzie captured a wide variety of photos all within walking distance of one another!
Kelsey + Dalton | Rocky Valley Trail | Little Rock, Arkansas Engagement Session
To say a lot has changed in my life and business since I last shared a formal blog is an understatement. I’m now shooting both in Virginia and Arkansas! Transitioning my business across the country has not come without challenge- one of which being no familiarity with locations! But this particular “problem” has already proved time and again to simply be a new adventure that has thrilled my creative heart and challenged me in ways I haven’t felt in years!
Although it is a humbling experience to ask clients, “Do you have any location suggestions?!” It has been such a great way to explore my new home and see the immense beauty of Arkansas!
When Kelsey first sent me Rocky Valley Trail, I actually squealed! This was one of the first locations my little family and I visited when we moved to Arkansas in January and I told my husband that I would just love to shoot a session there!
These two attorneys met and fell in love at law school and their story continues when they tie the knot in just a few months!
Sydney + JD | Clinton Presidential Center and Park | Little Rock, Arkansas Engagement Session
This was such a special shoot I will always remember because it was my very first here in my new home of Arkansas! This was the day it started to feel real that BGP is HERE and we are tackling this exciting new season head on!
Sydney + JD were so gracious to show me around this beautiful downtown area and we had so much fun exploring new locations, finding that perfect lighting, and laughing simply because they were just downright giggly-in-love.
You’ll see their stunning wedding on the blog in just a few weeks!
Emily + Keaton | Hawaii Destination Wedding | Oahu
Okay, let me come clean about something: this was not the actual moment that these two lovebirds tied the knot…. In fact, they were celebrating half a decade of wedded bliss on the white sand beaches of Oahu, Hawaii! As a wedding photographer, I am understandably biased about capturing + celebrating the different chapters of your unique love story.
With all the changes that life brings, it’s important to pause and reflect on the covenant vows you spoke to one another and bask in the rich joy of the life you have built together since that day.
For Emily + Keaton, we started in the woods leading up to the beach. Then, we dug our toes in the sand and soaked up the warm glow of the sun that was beginning to set until finally… we jumped into the water for the romantic, ocean-soaked, sunset photos (seriously, be sure to scroll all the way to the end!)
Florals: The Garden Collective
Sierra Vista Engagement Session: Rachel + Evan
Ohh Rachel and Evan! I think I could write a novel when it comes to the hiccups they have worked past as they have planned and replanned…. and replanned…. and REPLANNED their wedding!
This couple has become so near and dear to my heart because I will be sharing not only a wedding anniversary with them, but also the wedding venue my husband and I were married at almost six years ago! To be honest walking around Sierra Vista and reliving my own memories was a little emotional for me in so many sweet ways. I feel absolutely honored to now be capturing Rachel + Evan’s love story against these tall pines and sweeping mountain backdrop!
Southwest Virginia Engagement Session: Jasmine + Bailey
We could not have had a more beautiful, fall evening for Jasmine and Bailey’s engagement photos!! These two were complete naturals in front of the camera which is no easy task. We had plenty of laughs, soaked in a stunning mountain sunset, pet a few donkeys, and found ourselves cornered by a herd of cows. Those are some words I never imagined typing on my blog but geez, I love this life in Southwest Virginia!
Jasmine and Bailey’s wedding venue is SO beautiful and I was lucky enough to get a tour from them during our session! Everywhere you turn is picturesque and it took quite a bit of self-control not to use every portrait location possible… this is going to be an April wedding you don’t want to miss!
Venue: The Eighty Four
Virginia Mountain Wedding: On the Glen at Glenburn Farms
I’ve never felt so much joy, relief, and accomplishment for my couples as I have this season… For Lindsey and Palmer, their time of engagement included planning a wedding… being long distance… in the midst of a global pandemic.
The intentionality and detail that went into this day made it all the more special! Lindsey personalized every aspect of their wedding. She and her dad even built and stained the wood pieces used at the ceremony and reception! Every piece came together so beautifully and the day was an absolute dream!
Congratulations Mr + Mrs Peery, I couldn’t be more thrilled for you two!
Venue: On the Glen on Glenburn Farm
Second Shooter: Carissa Divant
Catering: Mission BBQ
Makeup: Makeup by Ravishing
Hair: Morgan Hannah
Cake: Casey’s Cakes
Flowers: Buchanan Florist
Videographer: ValCinema
Colonial Williamsburg Engagement: Ron + Courtney
I’m so excited to share this session for so many reasons!! I first met Courtney in 2016. I was still in my first year of business and she was a bridesmaid in the second wedding I had ever shot! Over the past four years I’ve had the privilege of capturing the weddings of several ladies from the same bridal party and now… it’s Courtney’s turn!! Seeing her again for her engagement session felt like seeing an old friend you are already so comfortable with (heck we had a FaceTime meeting back in May sans makeup) and I’m extra excited for her wedding day because I know how great these ladies are at celebrating one another!!
Ron and Courtney, it’s so clear what a perfect match you are for one another and I’m so honored you’ve chosen me to document your love story!
Fall Williamsburg Wedding: TJ + Sydney
Sydney and TJ have trudged through their “Covid wedding season” like absolute champions! From the beautiful burgundy + gold woven through their details, to the personalized gifts and signs… (oh, and the chameleon!) it was clear how much thought and hard work went into making their day as beautiful as it was.
It’s no exaggeration to say that TJ was completely captivated by Sydney all day long and they were both so overjoyed to finally call one another “husband” and “wife!” Both were highly honored in front of friends and family as speeches were given and hearing their love story told from both sides made it abundantly clear what a perfect match they truly are. One of my favorite moments of the entire day was the “last dance” that TJ + Sydney chose to do. All of the guests exited the reception to prepare for their send off but TJ + Sydney took time to themselves to just soak in the final moments of their day. The weight of the moment was tangible and it felt like the entire world stopped. I say it often but I truly feel it is nothing short of an honor to be entrusted to capture these precious moments for people to look back on for a lifetime.
Congratulations Mr + Mrs Smokstad!
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Virginia Mountain Engagement Session: Sorella Farms
Where do I even begin with Lindsey + Palmer!? This incredible couple has handled all of this season's obstacles with such patience + poise. As children they grew up four houses away from one another, have officially been dating for over half a decade, and they’ll be tying the knot in just over a week!!
After multiple reschedules, impending thunderstorms, and a long road trip to southwest Virginia, we were gifted with this STUNNING morning light at the beautiful Sorella Farms! If I’ve ever had the privilege of capturing your portraits you know that I LOVE the soft glowy lighting that comes right after sunrise and right before sunset. They certainly call these times “golden hour” for a reason! While alarms go off extra early for sunrise sessions, they have never disappointed when it comes to beautiful, romantic shoots. There is just something about soaking in the quietness of the day with the love of your life before the rest of the world is awake.
Lindsey + Palmer, you have waited so patiently and worked so hard for your special day NEXT week. I cannot wait to celebrate your marriage and document your wedding day!
