Winter Engagement Session in Downtown Richmond

Amanda & Jonathan l Richmond, VA



I received an email from Amanda the week after she got engaged.  We have followed one another for some time so it only felt right to be considered to be her wedding photographer! I not only felt like I knew her already, we shared some common interests (our deep love for starbucks double shot on ice) but I also felt so much excitement when I saw she was officially engaged.   I of course was bursting at the seams with the thought of photographing her wedding and was crossing my fingers and toes that their date would align perfectly with one of my last 2018 spots!  And thankfully it DID!!!  

Amanda and Jonathan met because of their favorite coffee shop barista.  True story.  She thought they would be a perfect match and eventually the two went out on their first date.  That is where it all began! When you are around these two you can't help but get why the barista thought they would be perfect together.  They both are so much fun to be around!

Amanda enjoys running (she runs more miles in a day than I have all year... true story) and because of her long runs she had great ideas for locations to use to photograph their engagement photos!

It all turned out so wonderfully and I truly can't wait for their big day! <3

Take a look at just SOME of my favorites!

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Shelby + Sean

Gary Melcher's Belmont Estate l Fredericksburg Va Wedding Venue

Shelby and Sean.  These two truly fill my heart with so much happiness.  To see these two together is not only heart warming but they are SO fun, some of the most hilarious, outgoing people you will meet.  

I met Shelby through my Mom and I instantly felt as if we had been friends for years.  We talked via email and set up their time to take their engagement photos in Henrico, Va.  I finally was able to meet Sean as well and I enjoyed his outgoing, personable attitude.  He asked me a lot of questions and was free to share with me (again I felt as if I had known him for years), I guess thats the journalist in him.  It is awesome to meet two people who selflessly share themselves with you and genuinely care and want to know more about you. That isn't something you find in a person so easily, especially in two people who happen to be getting married to one another! 

Their wedding day was filled with so many laughs, a little heat and a STUNNING venue.  Belmont Estates offers so much as far as portrait options! The beautiful main home, staircase, stone walls and gorgeous flower beds. It was as I get to say so much, a photographers dream! The reception had a golf inspired theme which was simply adorable! Each fine detail was absoutely perfect.  At the end of dinner Shelby's father surprised the bride and groom with a video he spent many hours creating.  I don't think I have laughed that hard ever in my life.  :)

I hope you guys enjoy some of my favorites from Shelby and Sean's big day! 

To one of my sweetest, most fun couples... I am so thankful to call you both friends! I wish you so many years filled with laughter and blessings! I know you guys have so many great times ahead! 

 

A shout-out to the vendors who contributed to this day:

Venue: Gary Melcher's Belmont Estate
Bride's Gown: Purchased at Sealed With a Kiss in Richmond (made by Justin Alexander)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang
Groom/Groomsmen: Mens Warehouse
Cake: Mimi's Sugar & Spice
Dj: Wess Suitt with RVA DJ
Videographer: Michael Mason
Flowers: Jane Guerin Flowers