Sneak Peek: Paul & Kimberly Pt. I | Northern VA Wedding Photographer

Everything about Paul and Kimberly's wedding day was p-e-r-f-e-c-t. From the weather to the toasts, I think it is safe to say that everything went better than expected. The day was absolutely beautiful. These two are SO in love. They have the most joyful and supportive families. The wedding toasts were full of tears and pride for friends. The dance floor was packed all-night-long, from the first dance to the last dance. It was beautiful. I have some fun blog posts planned for these two, but I wanted to kick off the sneak peek with just a few of my absolute favorites of the day. First off - Kimberly getting ready surrounded by her FIVE sisters, two brothers, and loving parents (all of whom are not in this photograph :)):

Kimberly and Paul had their reception at the beautiful Fauquier Springs Country Club. The amazing event coordinator there hooked us up with some golf carts to ride around in for some portraits of just the two of them. Here are my top two favs from our time together:

And this photo right here about sums up the activity on the dance floor all. night. long. I literally was leaping for joy as I hopped around the floor snapping pictures of this dance happy crowd! LOVED it!

More to come!

emma grows | Lynchburg Newborn Photographer

I mean seriously, this little girl has already changed so much since just last Tuesday! Emma is hands down, the smiliest baby I've ever photographed. She even smiles on command! Coolest ever! Her mama just whispered sweet nothings in her ear, "smile babyyyy," and viola! What a precious little model they have. I am especially excited about the fact that she lives just down the road so I can visit her many times this year!

I love the way her newborn photos turned out. I am particularly happy about the mix of portraiture style and photojournalism style during this session. Both are image styles I truly enjoy taking. I love it when I have the opportunity to shoot both in one session. :)

Without further ado...

sneak peek: baby o | Richmond Newborn Photographer

I am headed out the door to meet my father in law for dinner (and tax talk - great way to wait until the last minute, huh?) but I wanted to post this quick sneak peek from yesterday's newborn session. This sweet girl was an absolute dream to work with, despite being older than most of my newborns. One of my favorite things about newborn sessions is simply holding the babes. I love to swaddle them up tight and just admire their soft skin and newborn scent. Baby O's mom and dad were so great about me holding her between set ups and I think that may have had something to do with her cooperation. Or... well... maybe she's just another one of those perfect little girls. ;) Yes, let's go with that!

Anyway, mom and dad, I hope you love these!!

and we can't forget their FIRST baby girl, Sadie!

emma k. | lynchburg birth photographer

As I was writing this morning's Gratituesday post I got a text message that told me it was time. I stopped what I was doing and I got up and headed straight to the hospital to cover the birth experience of some very dear friends of mine. I wanted to post a few photos real quick before I call it a night because the new mother's family is all the way over in Japan and photos are all they've got right now! Here are a few from today... more to come in the next few days. :)

Congratulations, Dave and Ena. I love you guys and am so, so thrilled for you. <3

Angie & Chad | Fredericksburg Wedding Photographer

While taking a short rest during their reception, I overheard a wedding guest say "He really is a great guy. He totally deserves someone like Angie." Ya'll, that statement right there completely sums up this couple. Good Great people. Totally, completely, utterly in love. Angie was glowing from head to toe all day and Chad couldn't keep his eyes off of her. Yet, somehow, they managed to make their day about their family and friends. They spent their reception celebrating, loving, and thanking all of the people who have watched them grow up and grow together. It was joyful.

My sister and I, along with the lovely Rachel Clarke, all had an absolutely wonderful time at this wedding. It was beautiful and truly full of joy. I am so excited for Angie and Chad and am actually a little bit sad that it's all over. But hopefully I will see them again in the future for some fun family sessions. :)

Here's a sneak peek of their most lovely day:

I love this one that Rachel captured:

Another great one by Rachel: