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Stephanie & Dave
This national park loving adventurous couple celebrated their wedding with an intimate group of their closest friends and family who all traveled to be with them in Harrisonburg, Va at the Barn at Walnut Grove! It was a perfectly cool fall day and a wonderful way to end my 2019[...]
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- Morgan & Kevin | Harrisonburg, VA
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- This fall wedding at the Peaks of Otter Lodge in Bedford Virginia was as lovely as it could be. With pops of pink and navy to stand out against the green mountainous Blue Ridge Parkway landscape, this couple put on a perfect day to celebrate their marriage with their closest friends and family. I h[...]
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- Food photography at it's sweetest!
Personal Brand Photography
Bessie Black Photography teamed up with Bittersweet bakery to provide photography for their delicious homemade baked goods. In preparation for their grand opening and new website launch, this duo needed professional pictures of their[...]
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- The Loan Family C-Section Birth Story
The birth photography story of a second child birth, the 3 emotions of a c-section momma
This family has a passion for recording life's moments! Everyday fun moments to the big life changing moments, like today! They post to social media to keep distant famil[...]
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- Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center Summer Ballroom Wedding
Join me in taking in all of the pretty details from Emily & Scott's elegant Staunton, Virginia wedding at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center! We spoke over a year before her wedding, she was planning from afa[...]
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- A classy & glamorous maternity session at the Red August Farm in Waynesboro, Virginia!
The Loan Family Maternity Session
This maternity session in Waynesboro, was a little different than the normal session we have with this family!
This year, we get to see a lot of each other with a baby girl[...]
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- One Eleven South Main Bridgewater, Virginia
Blair and her family & friends came together this past Sunday to celebrate her upcoming wedding in September. Blair's mom, Robin (aka her twin) channeled her inner Martha and created a garden party luncheon her guests wouldn't forget. From the exqui[...]
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- A White Oak Lavender Farm Wedding
Harrisonburg, Virginia
What an honor to capture these two love birds lavender infused wedding at While Oak Farm! This is what weddings are supposed to look like! A view to die for, flowers for days, a special ceremony performed by the bride's mother...cake, food, [...]
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
All American Southern AG Life
HUNTER 2017 | Turner Ashby High School | TA FFA Chapter President | Lover of Lake & Beach Life
Hunter is a well-rounded young man who enjoys being outside, weekends at the lake, Florida beaches, travel, water skiing, photography, shopping[...]
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From girlfriend to FIANCE! The first 5 things to tackle, after receiving your BLING!
Besides telling the family, and making sure all of the key people know BEFORE it hit’s social media...here are 5 things to start with once your new bling has found it’s home!
If you're like me you [...]
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An inspiration shoot featuring
ONE ELEVEN SOUTH MAIN
Bridgewater, VA
As most of you are anxiously awaiting for fall to arrive, I find myself still holding on to summer for a little while longer. Don’t get me wrong I love these cooler days, makes shooting so much more comfortable! In my desire t[...]
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A Farmington Country Club Wedding
Charlottesville, Virginia
Around Farmington Country Club...
A bridal suite suited for a princess!!
A very sweet bride and groom first look...
and then right into a first dance trial run...and cooling off with their favorite beverage..[...]
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- {Trump Winery/Grand Hall}
Charlottesville, VA
August 15, 2015
Isn't her dress the most fabulously, flowing beautiful dress?!
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- From riding horses and showing animals at the fair to being the FFA Secretary her senior year, Turner Ashby High School senior Hannah is well on her way to being a large animal vet. Hannah plans to pursue her degree from Virginia Tech after graduation. But studying veterinary sciences isn’t all this[...]
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- Oh, I feel like the luckiest photographer in Virginia right now!! Why, you ask? Well, earlier this year I was lucky enough to meet Nicole at my bank! While making a deposit, we exchanged introductions and she asked about the business, about me and we got on to talking about weddings and how she was [...]
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- On one of the first true spring like days in March, Kynndal and I set up for the first bridal show of the season at the Spotswood Country Club. With high hopes, a new approach and fabulous handouts we were prepared for the afternoon of meeting, talking and educating brides! The doors opened and the[...]
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BLUESTONE MEET THE CREATORS…
Photographer: Bessie Black Photography
Venue: Bluestone Vineyard/Bridgewater VA
Makeup Artist: Amanda Mace
Cheese Plate & Place Settings: Early Katering
Gold Chargers & Glasses: Bluestone Vineyard
Dress Store: Amanda’s To[...]
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Floral Designer: Flowers by Rose
Tuxedo: Classic Tuxedo
Venue: The Barn at Kline's Mill
Limo: G&G Transportation
Makeup Artist & Hairstylist: Lindsay at Verde Spa
Dress Store: Amanda's Touch Bridal & Formal
Cake/Bakery: Cakes by Cathy
Honeymoon [...]
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Carla and Chris have been a joy from beginning! One of the sweetest couples and families I have eve had the chance to work with. Their handmade wedding came together with detailed planning, help from friends and some of the best professionals. Carla's mom handmade the girls dresses, boys vests [...]
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- A super cute couple, private land and {VERY COLD} winter fun—could there be a more blissful engagement session? These love birds are the perfect pair. He’s calm, cool and collected, and she’s full of smiles and pure bliss. Lovin’ the pops of green in their attire and of course the cowboy boots (a sp[...]
