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Beautiful winter engagement in Lynchburg

It’s Friday! Just to start your weekend off in a great way, I am sharing Mandy & Ryan’s beautiful winter engagement with you all. I had so much fun with them hanging out. I can’t wait for their wedding which is just a few weeks away! I feel like 2017 is just chugging along with perfect people that are coming into my life. I am so happy that Mandy & Ryan chose me to be their photographer. I have loved even the small beginning of getting to know them. We shared some a-ha, Beyonce, and an “it’s such a small world” moments. They were all equally amazing.

I first arrived at the session to be greeted by Mandy and two of her (and Ryan’s) friends. We went down to her room and we talked about what outfit options she had. I think she picked perfect outfits, one casual and everyday and just a little more formal one for her second option.

I particularly love when my couples have locations in mind that are special to them. It really creates a storyline that is unique to you. Of course, there are so many amazing places to do sessions in Virginia, but one that has meaning to you, and a real story, well that is just icing on the cake. We started their session in the exact same place when they first met. Hearing them talk about each other as we struck up conversation was awesome. It was real and authentic and there was just a ton of gratitude. It’s one of the things I always love seeing in my couples. As a wife to my truest best friend, I know what this feels like, and to see other people be able to share that makes my days.

We also hopped over to Randolph College and walked around campus a bit. It is truly a gorgeous campus. I loved that we were able to walk around two different locations to make such a variety of images for their gallery. No shortage of love and happiness here. Mandy & Ryan – you two are awesome people. I can’t wait for March!

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.

February 10, 2017
A Charlottesville Sunrise Engagement

I’m trying my best to catch up on some sessions from 2016 that haven’t been blogged yet and this Charlottesville Sunrise Engagement session is one of them. Blogging more was one of my goals for 2016, and while I did a MUCH better job than in previous years, it’s still something I’m working on.

In October, I got a chance to do a sunrise engagement session with the beautiful Grace and her fiance Robert. It was so much fun! Yes, getting up super early in the dark to get out to the session was a little rough, but I knew it would be worth it.

When I first met Grace, we had an instant connection. We shared some pizza at Mellow Mushroom and we chatted about life and wedding planning. Grace had an awesome idea to do part of their engagement session at the a Farmer’s Market. It was just brilliant. Since Farmer’s Market’s tend to be held earlier in the day, I tossed out the idea of a sunrise session. It was gold. Literally, it was the most perfect golden sunrise followed up by such fun at the market. Grace and Robert are so easy going and a joy to be around. I cannot wait for their May wedding at Wolftrap Farm.

And just in case you were wondering – yes, I will take ALL the sunrise engagement sessions!

When the sunrise meets with love

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.

January 24, 2017
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.

October 26, 2016
A beautiful Charlottesville engagement – Coco & Chip

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!

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.

July 5, 2016