capturing a moment one photo at a time
"You can learn a lot of things from the flowersFor especially in the month of June There's a wealth of happiness and romance All in - The golden afternoon!" - Alice in Wonderland
Had a sweet maternity session with this couple awaiting their first child a little girl who will be named Alice. I hope you enjoy their photo moments "All in the Golden Afternoon".
What can I possibly say about #ProjectBurberry ? From some of my clients, colleagues and friends a question rings through. What is it about? Project Burberry was inspired by a scarf one of my clients wore in a shoot last fall. I loved it's warmth, and the plaid. It spoke to me.
So this spring as I was planning out my next stylized shoot, a thought came to mind. Could I put Burberry in a wedding? Furthermore, if I mixed it with a huntsmen theme how awesome would it look? Answer: amazingly awesome! So for the months following that idea I met with my makeup artist Keren Robinson Nigh of Makeup by MUA LLC, and Tricia Duncan with Labyrinth Productions. What we created was a fantastic team of creatives who I would like to give credit for being involved with this venture. Starting with Dutch Douglas, a clothing designer of RicLamar clothing. I found our outfits, showed him my inspirations,and he customized pieces of our Wedding Parties trousseau . From handmade vests, to a darling little short coat, he created art with whatever he touched. Tricia Duncan provided all the graphics for our shoot. She is amazing, and never fails to surprise me with her talents.
Anna Lilly of Bella Cakes created a masterpiece of a cake, by capturing the theme perfectly and still making it look classic. Working with Anna Lilly was an enjoyable process, she came up with some great ideas and delivered with gusto. Of course, our shoot wouldn't have been the same with out the flowers! Catherine at Distinctive Floral Designs delighted me with her creations. With European flair in mind, she designed everything from the bridal swag to the bouquets, and hit it out of the park. Our tables were styled by Amber Roberts of Inspirations Event Planning Company. She took every idea I gave her and translated it into a beautiful display. I really enjoyed working with Amber, and I look forward to doing many more projects together. All the equestrian pieces were provided by Kim Scott Pike. Kim owns a stable, and keeps busy with shows, trails rides and taking care of all her horses. I am looking forward to meeting some of them for one of my next upcoming shoots! My makeup artist Keren is not only someone I like to brainstorm with , but she is crazy talented. She brought in a team of makeup artists for our shoot and specially designed a look that would have a VOGUE type feel to it. Special thanks to MaivNyiaj Thojz and Harmony Williams for assisting Keren, and doing your makeup magic on our Bridesmaids and Groomsmen. Kimberly Nigh Grubbs of Hair by Kimberly rocked like no other. Her attention to detail and creative touches turned our shoot from being ordinary to absolutely incredible. I want her on all my shoots! Last but not least, my second shooter Caitlin Gerres of Caitlin Gerres Photography. Caitlin was so much fun to work with, and the shots she captured were absolutely beautiful. I loved having an extra set of hands on such a huge shoot.
Our shoot was hosted by the New Kent Winery, and it is a place of historic beauty. This winery is created with recycled material from centuries old buildings, and it is a lovely site to behold. From the inside out , the owners have made this winery an artistic endeavor tucked away in the hills of New Kent. They also have award winning wines, which we were fortunate to showcase in our shoot. So if ever you have a weekend free, definitely go check out New Kent Winery. You won't be disappointed!
What I love about #ProjectBurberry is that it shows a different wedding style. Something elegant, and yet laid back. It showcases some of my favorite things in a unique way. We really tried to push the envelope with design, and style. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek and if you are planning a wedding, don't be afraid of stepping outside the box.
I would like to thank all our Models
Bride: Taylor Sites
Groom: Cory Swann
Groomsmen: Sam and Zac Keller
Bridesmaids: Sierra Stone, Keren Robinson
You were all wonderful to work with!
I don't know about you, but I am ready for Spring!! I am done with the crazy weather, winds and rain. So to celebrate Spring, I thought it would be fun to show off one of my favorite Seniors I photographed last spring! If you are gearing up for graduation, this is a great time to get your pictures done. I love working with Seniors, each very unique and diverse. They have a voice that come across loud and clear when they get their pictures done. I would love to work with you and your senior as they gear up ready to embark onto the next adventure.
Greetings from the cold tundra of Virginia! It's a whopping 17 degrees outside but without wind it's bearable :). This fall I have been venturing in a new direction; one I think that defines me and my personality. My love of film, theatre, the details all rolled into one. I how you will be able to connect with this new direction too! Stylized sessions are a way of putting a unique spin and presentation on traditional pictures. For this shoot, I was inspired by the Steam Punk style. I loved the blending of Victorian fashion with modern quirky twists. Once I nailed down my theme the next was to bring together the team. This team included an amazing makeup artist, Keren Robinson with Makeup by MUA, hairstylist extraordinaire, Lisa Hampton with VanGar the Salon, and last but not least the Boxwood Inn for a unique location. Tricia and Marcus Duncan were our "Bride and Groom", and what a couple they make. Tricia is a local photographer, graphic designer, everything rolled into one, and Marcus is the perfect fit. Now if you would like to see more pictures and read up on their story check out " Tidewater and Tulle" that recently as of today published our shoot! I have many more stylized shoots that will be upcoming. I am wrapping one right as we speak, and prepping to shoot the next in March. I will be posting an DIY on some of the projects I tackled on this Steam Punk shoot. If you would be interested in doing a Stylized shoot for your family, your friends, your spouse or with your child let me know. I am all about putting the magic into each and every shoot!
Hair Stylist: Lisa Hampton with VanGar the Salon
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Makeup Artist: Keren Robinson with Makeup by MUA LLC
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Location: Boxwood Inn
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Invitations and graphic design: Tricia Duncan with Labyrinth Productions https://www.facebook.com/LabyrinthProductionsVA