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I am so excited to share this blog post with everyone! I can’t believe it’s been over three weeks since I got to spend the day with Kristen and Drew. I met Kristen in February at the Lynchburg Bridal Expo and I have adored her ever since. She is one of the most genuine, care about you people out there. I was so excited when I knew I would be able to be a part of their wedding this September. I got to spend some time with them at their engagement session and learned so much about them. They are high school sweethearts. It’s the best. They absolutely get each other.

Their wedding was a gorgeous September day at Historic Riverview Inn on the James. It is such a beautiful place to have a wedding. The light falls perfectly at golden hour and they are wonderful people.I got to meet some of Kristen’s family earlier in the day and her aunts helped build her bouquets from Irvington Spring Farm – and they were beautiful. Perfect pops of color to go with her stunning bridesmaids gowns. Surrounded by lots of family and friends, Kristen and Drew had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony followed by a perfect white tent party. Also, they had the most adorable flower girl/ring bearer duo ever to exist. They were so sweet together! You’ll have to scroll through the photos to catch them on the dance floor! Kristen and Drew – thank you for letting me into your world and spending the day with you. It was such a fun time. All my love to you both.

 

 

 

… a love story long in the making…

 

If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 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, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

 

 

 

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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

 

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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.




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I was so happy to hear from Coco about a month ago. Recently engaged, recently graduated from Darden School of Business at UVa and preparing for a move to Atlanta! She and Chip had a lot going on, but they also wanted to get engagement photos done in the city where they fell in love. They met at The Virginian one evening and the rest is history. It’s so fun when I get together with couples who are so easy going and fun and open to anything. We visited the downtown mall, the gardens on grounds, The Lawn, The Virginian, and even the rooftop bar, Heirloom for some photos. They compliment each other so perfectly. The two of them together have a sincere charisma that made the time I spent with them simply fly by. It’s always fun to drive up for a Charlottesville engagement session. The entire time we spent together was filled with them complimenting each other and filling me in on a little more about their story. This is part of getting to know my couples that I truly enjoy. I have always loved meeting new people and getting a chance to photograph two people who have made a decision to commit to each other for life is such a blessing. It never tires me, it is never boring.

There was never a dull moment in this session. We managed to dodge the rain that was on the radar and ended up with some amazing photos that I know they will cherish for so many years to come. Engagement photographs are a wonderful way to spend time getting to know your photographer and break the ice in front of the camera. I can’t wait until I get to see them again and photograph their wedding next May in Charlottesville at Blenheim Vineyards. I know it will be one for the books! If you are looking for a Charlottesville wedding photographer, I would love to hear from you!

 

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Charlottesville Wedding Photography – Sterling Life Photography

 

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, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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Let me start this off by saying how much it means to me when my amazing friends send couples my way. It builds an immediate sense of trust. I am so thankful to be blessed by such amazing people. Truly. I loved being able to meet up with these two for a fabulous Richmond engagement session.

When I first met Hannah in a facetime chat, we hit it off. When she described her wedding plans, I just knew I wanted to be a part of it. She is a designer herself and being able to collaborate with other creative people makes my job seem effortless. She had amazing ideas for what she wanted to her and Keith’s session to be and I adore the photos. Keith and Hannah are high school sweethearts and the ease at which they are together is almost mesmerizing. I felt right at home from the moment I knocked on their door for the session. We hopped in the car and went to a few different places around town. We went to the VMFA and then headed over to the tree lined streets of Monument Ave. It could not have been more perfect. I almost didn’t want the session to end. I am beyond excited for their October wedding at Linden Row Inn. I can’t wait to meet their families and friends! Hannah gave me a little insight to what a fun group of people will be at the wedding and I’m looking forward to it.

The best thing about these two gorgeous people is that they have their own vibe of beauty between them, it’s a fun loving confidence and I am so happy I get to photograph them again at their wedding. I love getting to know my couples and connecting with them to really bring out who they are. I always love traveling out to Richmond, it is just a beautiful place. So – here are just a few highlights of our fun afternoon!


 

 

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, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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