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Shenandoah National Park is one of Virginia’s greatest wonders! From the scenic drives, to the stunning views. Everything about this mountainous location is perfect for an intimate elopement or large celebratory wedding! Here are some of my favorite Shenandoah Valley wedding venues as a Charlottesville wedding photographer. Showalter’s Orchard & Greenhouse Showalter’s Orchard & Greenhouse […]

Venues, Weddings

March 13, 2023

Shenandoah Valley Wedding Venues

Shenandoah National Park Wedding with bride and groom kissing next to a wooden cross on a mountain top with brides veil flowing in the wind behind her

Lydia’s Barn at Evermore Farm is an amazing choice for a Shenandoah wedding venue. As a Charlottesville wedding photographer, I was able to check out the barn. And I absolutely loved the simplicity and sweetness of this venue! Let me tell you a bit about it for all of you future brides! The View At […]

Venues, Weddings

March 13, 2023

Lydia’s Barn at Evermore Farm | Shenandoah Wedding Venue

Shenandoah wedding with bride and groom in an open field with a sec tree line of evergreen forest behind them and mountains in the distance while the groom hold his bride by the waist and leans into her to kiss her passionately as she holds her wedding bouquet to her side captured by Virginia wedding photographer

A wedding flatlay is like a snapshot of you wedding day in one image. It includes the little details of your wedding invitations, meaningful items and encompasses the overall theme of your wedding day. As a Charlottesville wedding photographer I love flatlay images because of the ability they have to transport my couples back to […]

Tips & Tricks, Weddings

February 28, 2023

What To Bring For Charlottesville Wedding Flatlay Photos

Shenandoah wedding flatlay photos with light pastel colors and natural textures

You deserve your wedding to be the most magical day of your life. With that, you need to be surrounded by your favorite people! As a Charlottesville wedding photographer I have seen the difference guests make at a wedding. So you want to invite the right people! Whether you are having a large gathering or […]

Tips & Tricks, Weddings

February 26, 2023

How To Form A Shenandoah Wedding Guest List

Shenandoah wedding at farm wedding venue with bride and groom holding hands as the groom leads them through a field full of black cows captured by Charlottesville wedding photographer

Choosing your wedding photographer is a big decision to make! After all, this is the person who will be photographing your legacy for generations to enjoy. So feeling a lot of pressure when commiting to a contract is totally normal. This is why I take my role as your Charlottesville photographer seriously. Here is why […]

Tips & Tricks, Weddings

February 24, 2023

Why Trust Your Charlottesville Wedding Photographer

outdoor sunset wedding in Shenandoah with Charlottesville wedding photographer capturing bride and groom together as the groom holding the brides shoulder and smiles at her

I’ve got another beautiful wedding venue for you to explore! As a Charlottesville wedding photographer, I’m on the lookout for stunning and unique locations for the perfect wedding spot! With a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a lot of fresh, country air, The Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn is a great choice […]

Venues, Weddings

February 16, 2023

Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn | Shenandoah Wedding Venue

rainy day wedding pictures with bride and groom under a clear umbrella as they stand on the porch of their Shenandoah wedding venue together

Singing a contract with any wedding vendor is a big deal. Especially with your Charlottesville wedding photographer. After all, your wedding photographer will be the one to document all of your memories so that you can relive your wedding day for decades to come. To be sure you find the right match for your wedding, […]

Tips & Tricks, Weddings

February 6, 2023

What To Ask Your Charlottesville Wedding Photographer Before Booking

bride and groom holding hands and walking with their bridal party captured by Charlottesville wedding photographer at Charlottesville wedding venue in the hills

As a Charlottesville wedding photographer I love that I get to know so many beautiful Shenandoah wedding venues. It truly is a treat to work with these vendors and see how well they bring together my couples dream day! And Oak Creek Farm does just that as they focus on helping couples have a stress […]

Venues, Weddings

January 24, 2023

Oak Creek Farm | Shenandoah Wedding Venues

bride and groom embracing in a pasture full of cows at Oak Creek Farm wedding

You just got engaged and you are eager to get to the alter! However, you are still have an idea of your dream day. As a Charlottesville wedding photographer, I believe that you deserve your dream day without having to wait for it. That is why I am sharing my timeline to plan your Shenandoah […]

Tips & Tricks, Weddings

January 14, 2023

Plan Your Shenandoah Wedding In 6 Months

reception decor of royal blue and bright yellow for a stary night wedding in Shenandoah wedding venue with a rustic vibe captures by Charlottesville wedding photographers

There are so many Shenandoah Wedding Venues that it can be difficult to know which one to choose! The right wedding venue for your big day depends on how you want to celebrate, your ideal aesthetic, as well as where in northern Virginia you are willing to travel. And as a Charlottesville wedding photographer I […]

Venues, Weddings

January 9, 2023

Mountain View Farm | Shenandoah Wedding Venues

Charlottesville wedding photographers captured bride laughing as her groom kisses her forehead at their Shenandoah wedding