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Category: Wedding

  • A Beautiful Virginia Barn Wedding – Amy & Bill

    On the first day of October, I got to spend the day with Amy and Bill at a beautiful Virginia Barn Wedding reception. Although they had chosen to be married out west, they had a fabulous reception to celebrate with family and friends and it was perfect. They shared in the day on their family farm that they both operate. It was just beautiful and there was so much land for us to go out and take photos. What I loved so much about this day was how authentic it is. It’s them. It’s their life and that is what I want to capture for my couples – who they really are. When Amy and Bill are together they are so connected and in tune with each other. I loved seeing the way he looked at her. His cowboy hat was one of my favorites. I especially loved when he walked over to her and swung her around. We were able to see the sun as it was setting and we walked out into the field for some beautiful sunset portraits of the two of them. I couldn’t have asked for better people to spend the day with.

    Amy and Bill – thank you for letting me be a part of your day. It was such a joy.

     

     

     

    If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

    Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

  • A Gorgeous New Jersey Wedding – Dana & Jimmy

    Weddings, you guys… I love them. And this was a good one. Two of the most real, down to earth, caring people I’ve had the chance to photograph. I had the privilege of traveling up for this gorgeous New Jersey wedding. Dana and Jimmy were exactly how you would want any of your best friends to be on their wedding day – who they are. I enjoyed being able to spend time with them and their families for this amazing celebration. The people, colors, dress, details, love, joy, perfection of this day could not have been better. Did I mention that Dana’s dress was so inspiring and so very perfect for her? Truly. It was.

    Dana and Jimmy were married at The Riverview Inn in Pennsville, New Jersey. A beautiful venue on the river that overlooks the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It was a perfect backdrop for some of the portraits we took.  I think that the best thing about how genuine this day was, is that I came up to New Jersey from Lynchburg, Virginia and didn’t know so many of these people. I knew Dana and Jimmy and a few other guests, but every single person at this wedding opened up and let me photograph them to help tell more of Dana and Jimmy’s story.

    The day started off in a hotel in Swedesboro, New Jersey and ended up at The Riverview Inn. Dana was so calm all day and just gave out this immense feeling of effortless grace and beauty, a day that was everything it was meant to be. It was complimented by Jimmy (and all his groomsmens) sense of humor and relaxed vibes. There was such an intense sense of family at this wedding. One that brought tears to my eyes more than once. The way that Jimmy looks at her, the way she laughs. They are perfect. Dana and Jimmy – you are so amazing and I can’t wait to see what else life holds for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening up your life to me. It was such an amazing experience to document your wedding.

     

    A New Jersey Hometown Love Story

     

  • A Fairytale Wedding at West Manor Estate

    A Dream Wedding in Lynchburg

    Today’s post is a bit overdue, but for good reason. I have been holding these images so close to me, I truly love them. Hand editing each one to bring it to life. To tell a story – their story. To give this beautiful couple memories of their wedding day. Being a part of Victoria and Christian’s wedding at West Manor Estate was nothing short of amazing. To be surrounded by such loving and gracious people is a true joy. Not a detail was missed and they were perfect.

    Victoria’s dream wedding came to life with her own personal style on everything. It truly was a fairytale. This beautiful July wedding is one I will love for some time. Going through the images was such a delight. I truly feel like they tell a story. I’ve never had a gallery that had so many strong black and white conversions… and we all know I’m obsessed with black and white. They are dramatic and purposeful. Choosing images for this blog post was a task because everything was tied together so perfectly, it made it hard to select which images to show. Surrounded by family and friends with such a strong faith that had traveled from all over to celebrate their day with them. Her father walked her down the aisle and also married them. The mint dresses with deep purple accents was a gorgeous color palette to photograph.I honestly can’t say enough about how amazing everyone was.

    Victoria and Christian – thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with your day. Your love for each other is evident. Witnessing not only the joy you bring to each other but the joy you bring to your parents and family is incredible. I can only imagine your life’s journey together will be a true love story.




  • A Gorgeous D.C. Temple and Williamsburg Wedding -Tori&Matt

     

    This amazing marriage started on a Friday at the Washington D.C. Temple. Liz and I arrived a little early, to walk around and take some pictures of this amazing temple. The Temple is just gorgeous. D.C. can be such a busy area, but the Temple is tucked away a bit in a neighborhood where you get a really serene feeling.  When you first see it, it almost takes your breath away a bit and the gold steeples almost appear to be going right into the sky. It is truly beautiful. We waited outside with some family and friends for Victoria and Matthew to exit after their sealing. It was such an amazing experience and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of it. It was a rainy and overcast April day but that didn’t stop us. Tori and Matt have such an amazing love and respect for each other. Tori is a student at BYU and Matt studied there as well. It was a love that grew out of a friendship, and they are most definitely best friends. Many family and friends traveled all the way from out west to be at their wedding on the east coast. After the sealing on Friday, we all traveled down south a bit to Williamsburg, where they had a ring ceremony and reception the following day. This was my first Williamsburg wedding and I loved being in the area. The ring ceremony was held at the Cheatam Annex Naval Base in Williamsburg. It was a perfect setting for a ceremony that overlooked the water. The sun decided to break through the clouds just as the ceremony ended and we were able to get some amazing backlit bridal party shots. Towards the end of the night, Tori’s dad built a bonfire and everyone gathered around to end the night next to the fire. It was a really intimate and perfect way to end the night and the images are some of my most favorite. A Williamsburg wedding done right, with family and friends and lots of love and laughter.

    I hope you enjoy seeing a small glimpse into their wedding weekend. I sincerely love getting to know my couples and producing a story of their wedding for them. I have the most amazing job and I am so thankful for my clients and my work.

     

    If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography packages and open dates for 2016 and 2017. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful images of YOU!

    Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond and Roanoke.

  • A John Marshall Wedding – Tara & Jason

    The day couldn’t have been more beautiful. With a beautiful venue at the John Marshall Hotel and a gorgeous couple. Tara and Jason had a wedding day full of emotion and excitement. So much joy and happiness surrounded them all day. Thank you, Tara and Jason. I was so honored to be a part of your wedding day.

    If you enjoy looking through these photos, please leave some love in the comments section!  If you are looking for a Virginia wedding photographer you can view more pictures on my gallery page.  Don’t forget to like Sterling Life Photo on facebook to keep up on the latest news from me.

     

     

     

     

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    If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography packages and open dates for 2015 and 2016.

    Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond and Roanoke.