Hi! My name's Mike and I'm a wedding photographer in Charlottesville, Virginia. I've been photographing weddings for over ten years and decided I should probably give this whole blogging thing a go. Here you'll find many of the beautiful weddings and engagement sessions that I'm fortunate enough to be a part of as well as a few tips and tricks to help you as you prepare for your special day.
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As a born and raised “Charlottesvillian” I have always heard of a mysterious and mystical place hidden somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains called Swannanoa. I’d heard rumors and seen photos, but I never had the opportunity to actually see it for myself.
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On September 26th of last year, my wife Charlotte and I hopped on a trolley with our closest friends and family, leaving our reception at Common House in Richmond. But this story isn’t about us. This story takes place half a year later.
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As soon as I met Katie and Alex for their engagement shoot back in the fall, I knew their wedding was going to be an absolute barn-burner (pun intended?) Their love-filled, laughter-filled, cow-filled day was the perfect summation of their relationship.
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The Rivanna Trail in Virginia is pretty much always stunning, but come fall foliage season it really goes off. Katie and Alex wanted Fall colors for their engagement session and boy did they get them. It was such a blast spending the afternoon wandering through the forest with such a cool couple! One of the […]
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The cliché and over-used slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” is cliché and over-used for a reason. This beautiful commonwealth boasts four perfect seasons making it the ideal location for your engagement session and wedding. Whether it’s the stunning vistas at Shenandoah National Park, or the colorful gardens at Maymont Park in Richmond, Virginia has something for everyone. This list is just a handful of my favorite engagement locations in Virginia.
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As someone who loves all things fantasy – castles, knights, etc. – you can imagine my excitement when Shannon first told me about her and Justin’s plans for their Dover Hall wedding. From the tiara that graced her head, to the glass chess pieces and metal key party favors, everything about their wedding seemed taken straight out of 14th century Europe.
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