Last week, immediately after photographing Jordan + Nick’s Sherwood Forest Wedding, I hopped on a plane to join my in-laws for a family vacation in the Virgin Islands! I’m a notorious lover of tropical travel and beauty destinations, but I’m not quite sure I fully prepared myself for how spectacular this little band of islands truly is. Believe me when I say that St. John, Tortola, and Jost Van Dyke captivated my heart in a way that no place ever has… So remote, untouched, and full of life, I felt completely at home in St. John and I nearly cried as I boarded the ferry on my trek home!
When I came home last on Thursday evening, I nearly wanted to cry… trading the white sand beaches for a snow storm seemed like a cruel trick. But by Saturday the sun came out and I had the incredible honor of photographing one of the sweetest weddings of the year!
Danielle & Mike’s Wedding | Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
You are going to absolutely adore this wedding! We started the day at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis before making our way over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for a Beach Club Ceremony and Reception! Add in some teary eyed moments, the cutest flower girls in the world, a giant celebration, and you get the idea! Get ready for Wednesday… I’m so excited to share more with all of you!
Bria & Donald’s Engagement | Eastern Shore
Last night, I zipped over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to photograph Bria and Donald’s Engagement Session on the Eastern Shore! With a gorgeous pink skirt and a handsome Army uniform – these two looked absolutely incredible! Get ready to see more from their session on Friday!
>> Traveling to Charleston >>ĆĀ
Just a sweet little reminder that I’ll be in Charleston this week for a Photographer’s Retreat before returning on Friday for an amazing weekend with Madeline & Tyson’s Wedding and then the Creative at Heart Conference in Roanoke!
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I love these sneak peeks!!!!! So much pretty, and that pic of you and Huey!! Love it!!!
omg the water in your vacation photos- ahhh! amazing. cant wait to see more from the wedding + engagement! have so much fun in charleston!
I am with you on how the beach and tropical destination are good for the soul! P.S. I love the sneak peeks and can’t wait to see the rest!
Beautiful as always! Love seeing photos of your life + work. You’re living the dream!
Sounds like you’ve got it bad!! Warm weather is coming soon š stay positive! *crossing fingers*
I love these sneak peeks!! I can’t wait to see that beautiful wedding and the engagement shots. Also, if you post some from your trip. At least I will travel through your pictures. š Thanks for sharing!
Ah! Beautiful, I want to go there!
I am so jeal of that amazing trip to the USVI + BVI! Soooo gorgeous and I’m glad you got to wind down before a busy wedding season!! Can’t wait to see more from the engagement session + wedding… they are all too pretty!