This post dates back to the fall season when I was back to shooting but still out on maternity leave from the office (and therefore blogging).  Jennifer and Chris cruised with us through our familiar neighborhood of Church Hill for a few shots before we headed out for our adventure destination, the Pipe Line, where we got a unique industrial view of the city from the banks of the James.

While most couples with height differences request pictures that de-emphasize the distance, Jennifer and Chris requested shots that celebrated it… its part of who they are together.  I think we all had some fun with that:

The warm, last light out on the river gave these shots an antique glow: we didn’t use any filters or post production trickery to create this color, it was all Mother Nature:

We’re looking forward to shooting for Jenn at beautiful Tuckahoe Plantation this May.  With the snow melting at a fast pace, I’m choosing to believe that spring is right around the corner!  Congrats you guys…

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Liz and David wanted some urban shots around downtown Richmond so they headed out with Sam on a beautiful fall day to colorful and scenic spots around town.  I’m especially fond of the way the colors jive in front of the Globe Hopper coffee shop:

It was a lucky excursion: in addition to beautiful light, they also hit the tracks near the pipeline just as a train was passing through.  I love this shot especially, Liz and David’s expressions are so sweet with the evening hatch catching the light of late day, adding a little extra photo magic… Who would believe that a swarm of bugs could add such a romantic visual element?  Sam and I are always on the look out for what we call “magic bugs”…

Liz and David are such a dynamic couple, we can’t wait for their wedding in April.  Check out their online gallery with more shots here!

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Jenn and Kyle took Sam to the place where it all began, the University of Richmond, to take a few engagement photos before heading into the fan with their pup Ellie for a few more.   Ellie got dressed up in her University of Richmond collar for the shoot:

The couple was sure to hit Edo’s Squid while out and about, one of their favorite date spots, resulting in one of my favs from the session:

The couple used this shot to design a save the date magnet with their wedding monogram:

Here’s a few more and if you want to see their online gallery, click here.  Congrats to Jennifer and Kyle on their engagement, we’re looking forward to your wedding this coming spring!

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We started off the session at the house Jesse and Jonathan bought together where we hung out with their best friend, Reese.  Just a year and a half old, Reese is a big slobber ball of energy and love!  Check out some Reese shots:

From there we took a stroll down memory lane, a.k.a Strawberry Street in the Fan where the couple lived when they first moved to Richmond.  We got some very “Richmond” shots on the front porch of Jesse’s old apartment, on Monument Avenue and on the water overlooking the city at Belle Isle.  In addition we hit their favorite take out spot, 8 1/2, for a quick bite to eat.  Located right in between their apartments, it was a favorite spot to meet and grab a sub or pizza.  Thanks to the good folks at 8 1/2 for allowing us to take some pics in the restaurant.

We can’t wait for Jesse and Jonathan’s wedding at beautiful Kings Family Vineyards this May… it will be here before we know it!   Here’s a slideshow and if you would like to view the session online, click here!

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