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My reason why

December 28, 2016 · 2 Comments

2016-12-27_0034Recently I started a course to learn even more about photography and light. One of the first assignments made us dig deep inside to figure out why we are photographers, why we do what we do. It was quite amazing to peel the layers of my why.

Yes, I love photography. I love capturing those special moments that we want to remember forever – the first look on the wedding day, the ring on her finger, the first kiss, dance, family together, children growing up. And I promise, I will do anything I can to make them beautiful and special. But there is something more. A deeper reason for why I am a photographer.

I treasure the photographs that show you not only how you and your family look, but how you are together. The ones that show the emotion, relationship, and connection you have. The ones that fill your heart with that moment… The groom looking lovingly at his new wife, the unexpected giggle on a daughter’s face when her dad says something silly to make her laugh, siblings goofing and playing together or a grandpa teaching his grandchild how to make his special pancakes…

Those every day special moments, that we remember vividly years later, but sometimes find hard to describe because of how much they mean to us… Those moments, they often are not caught on the camera, but stay etched in our memories. They become a treasure because they are so unique, created only by your family and often impossible to repeat.

I have lots of photos of my daughters and special people in my life. I am finding ways to have more photos with them, not only of them. I want my daughters to have photos they will show their children and tell the stories about what was happening when that picture was taken and what makes it special. And I want your photos to be just like that – for you.

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Filed In: Engagements, Family, Personal, Weddings / Tagged: couple, family, moment, special

Fall wedding at the Historic Rosemont Manor

December 15, 2016 · 2 Comments

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Our day started with a road trip to Berryville, VA; our destination – Historic Rosemont Manor, where Stephanie and Robert’s wedding was going to take place.
The Rosemont Manor offers stunning historic architecture and breathtaking mountain scenery. And as luck would have it this fall day was a beautiful, rich in colors, had amazing views and was clear with just a few clouds.

When we arrived, everyone was in a great mood; the atmosphere was full of excitement! Ashlyn and her team, from Transformations Artistry, did a wonderful job highlighting the bride’s and bridal party’s beauty with makeup and hairstyling. The gentlemen were enjoying an early afternoon filled with fun conversations, memories, and laughter.

Kari, from Two River Events, had everything under control – the bride and groom could enjoy their wedding day without a worry. If you are ever looking for a person to assist in making your wedding day smooth – she is your lady!

The couple decided to have their first look inside the venue. It was a perfect spot for Robert to see his bride for the first time, as she walked gracefully down the stairs. It was a gorgeous moment filled with smiles and tears of joy!

The ceremony took place outside where the mountains and fall colors of the trees provided a stunning background as Stephanie and Robert exchanged their vows. They mixed bread starter (a base to the loaves of bread being prepped for baking), signifying a special “new beginning.” I loved how this fits their relationship, as they enjoy exploring new foods and cooking. After all, their engagement session was photographed at a brewery in Charlottesville, VA!

The reception venue was amazing with strings of lights making it intimate and comfortable.

Throughout the day, one thing stood out with this stunning couple – the way Robert looked at Stephanie. He looked at her the way every woman wants their man to look at them, with absolute love and endearment in his eyes. Their mutual love and support was visible in every aspect of the event like their lovely first dance to the tunes of Amado Mio by Pink Martini.

The reception was filled with laughter and dance. The DJ – Kirk of Kirkabee Deejays was fantastic! His skillful choice of music got everyone on the dance floor, regardless of age.

A macaroon tower was a delightful twist to the traditional wedding cake. Carefully selected beverages and delicious food added to the festivities accentuating a great time!

Stephanie and Robert – May your life together be filled with love, laughter, and wonderful adventures!

*the event was captured as a second shooter with Meredith Ryncarz Photography
*images and editing by Ola Ingram Photography

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Filed In: Weddings / Tagged: couple, fall, family, Virginia, wedding

Fall family session at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown

October 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown is pretty amazing! You can walk along the river, enjoy the beach, visit many little shops, the Watermen’s Museum and few pubs and restaurants. Many times you may be lucky enough to see a sailboat or two – some pretty spectacular (L’Hermione was there in June and El Galeòn will be in November). There is plenty of history to explore nearby and it’s fun to spend time during many events that are hosted there.

I love it for variety beautiful backdrops for family or engagement photos. Sunsets at the river are gorgeous, especially when the sky is full of clouds! Sometimes after a session I stay longer to enjoy an outdoor jazz concert or just a quiet walk. It quickly became one of my favorite places to visit after we moved to Virginia few years ago and holds many good memories.

Recently I met Adele, Bill and Megan for a sunset marine family photo session. Adele had a vision that Riverwalk Landing was perfect for. They arrived in great moods, beautiful outfits and ready for fun! And we had lots of it! Six-year-old Megan played fantastic assistant making her parents laugh and beam with joy. It was great to hear her posing them “and now you both kiss me on the cheeks”! And they were happy to listen! They are wonderful to spend time with! I enjoyed walking, chatting and laughing with them. Bill adores both of his ladies and Megan is a little sparkle of sunshine! I love her sense of humor and spirited personality! Adele makes little kids dreams come true by helping their parents plan Disney trips. A stunning sunset rolled in and we were lucky to catch views of few boats with open sails – a lovely addition to Adele’s vision of their photographs.

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Filed In: Family, Portraits / Tagged: beach, fall, family, yorktown

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