Spruce Knob Lake Elopement Photographer | West Virginia Elopement Photographer
Lacy and Ron met many years prior while working at a restaurant together. They built together as she became a beauty queen and a nurse. Finally life slowed down enough that they could tie the knot and what a fun day we had doing so.
We ventured down to Spruce Knob Lake first and grabbed some family photos as we tried to keep an eye on the storm that decided to roll through the same day. Eventually we made our way up to the top of Spruce Knob and got to catch the last hour of the storm that was rolling through. Which gave us the most stunning sunset view as we watched the mist rise back into the sky as Lacy and Ron said their vows. After that we used the remaining light to get some mountain top pictures and the sky opened up perfectly to get some early star photos as well. Which we took full advantage of.
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Smoke Hole Resort Wedding Photographer | West Virginia Wedding Photographer | Seneca Rocks, WV Wedding Photographer
Emma and Mason’s September wedding at Smoke Hole Resort in Cabins, West Virginia which is just right down the road from Seneca Rocks and Smoke Hole Caverns was the definition of a fun time!!
Their friends and family surrounded them in love. Grandma knocked it out of the park by making their favorite cheesecake for their wedding cake.
Their families pitched in and helped turn a great view at a lovely place into a stunning time. The decor was on point, the people were most lovely, the food was tasty, even an inflatable screen and video games as a group activity made their appearance as well. The sun was strong, the vibes were vibing, and we all had a blast celebrating the love of these two amazing humans who met as childhood friends that reconnected with age.
Thomas, West Virginia Engagement Photographer | Thomas,WV Wedding Elopement Photographer
Kailee, Cole, and I met up in Downtown Thomas, West Virginia for their engagement shoot. We chatted and explored through the art galleries and stores. Shout out to Creature, Santangelo, Bloom, and to ART IN THOMAS being a fantastic resource.
Afterwards we wandered down to my favorite hidden spot that I don’t recommend without a higher vehicle that has 4-wheel drive or AWD. The road washes out with the rain for sure and the trails are a bit more challenging as well. The nearby Albert Falls, Kennedy Falls, and Douglas Falls. I normally wouldn’t share this info, but the internet exists and people are figuring it out. So, I figure instead I will be helpful so people don’t show up unprepared given the cell service is basically non existent. So helpful links to help you figure out if visiting here is for you, and be mindful you are in an area that isn’t meant to be flooded with people. Don’t be an asshole. Leave no trace. Carpool on nice swimming days, it gets full sometimes. Helpful guide
After our waterfall adventures we made some overlook pitstops on the way home and had ourselves a lovely time playing in the sunset.
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia Engagement Photographer | Seneca Rocks Photographer | Fourth Moon Camp
Addie and Kevin invited me out to take their photos at their campground they are building behind Seneca Rocks, WV called Fourth Moon Camp. We walked through the land and they explained how they hold summer festivals and various climbing and slacklining events. We started our morning where they are getting married at, a beautiful spot overlooking nearby Seneca Rocks. We had a lovely morning wandering about the area, grabbing some breakfast during a brief rainstorm, and just having a blast getting to know each other and chattering about their upcoming wedding.
Dolly Sods Elopement Photographer | West Virginia Elopement Photographer | Davis, WV Wedding Photographer
Peyton and Samuel met in a parking lot on their college campus in 2019 and the rest was history. They got engaged at one of their favorite places, Dolly Sods. Dolly Sods was where they first went on vacation together with Peyton’s parents and sister. In a similar fashion, their elopement consisted of Peyton, Samuel, her parents and sister joining us as we wandered all over the sods together hiking and having a blast. They took me to the spot where Samuel proposed to her and that was where they read their vows to each other.
Dolly Sods, West Virginia Engagement Photographer | Seneca Rocks Photographer
Emma and Mason have luckily know each other for most of their lives. They were able to reconnect later in life and discovered how well they fit together. We all met up to play around and capture their love up at Bear Rocks at Dolly Sods near Davis, WV. It was a foggy early May day, but that didn’t hold us back from having a blast and enjoying the views. They are getting married in September near Seneca Rocks, WV which is just down the road. Thankfully the fog didn’t cover the view of Seneca Rocks from Dolly Sods.
Berkeley Springs, WV Engagement Couples Session| Berkeley Springs, WV
On New Year’s Eve Justin decided to take Bridget to Berkeley Springs, WV, rent a cute little room at White Pine Estates where he proposed to her. The next day I met up with them both and we spent the day wandering around Berkeley Springs, WV for their engagement photos in the chilly New Years rain and we had a total blast.
Berkeley Springs, WV Elopement Microwedding Wedding| Berkeley Springs, WV
Glen and Mary decided to have an intimate fall Microwedding at a lovely backwoods Airbnb in Berkeley Springs, WV. Their kids and families all came together to make a gorgeous small late fall wedding day for them. Once the sun went down we broke out the lanterns and played outside under the moon and stars.
Harpers Ferry Maternity Couples Photographer | Harpers Ferry, WV Photographer
Brooke and Lloyd came all the way down from New Jersey and met up with me in Harpers Ferry, WV on a lovely November evening for their maternity photos. The little baby ended up being an early world visiter and made their appearance only a few weeks later. So I am glad we were able to take the evening and soak up the fall beauty of the jewel of the Eastern Panhandle that is Harpers Ferry.
Harpers Ferry Engagement Couples Photographer | Harpers Ferry, WV Photographer
Melissa and Cory took the day and came down from PA to meet up with me in Harpers Ferry, WV to capture their engagement photos. We had a total blast wandering around town exploring and capturing their love.
Rainy WV Homestead Wedding | West Virginia Wedding Photographer | Hampshire County WV
Ivy and Ryan’s wedding was a total blast. But it was absolutely filled with all the things that were different than what was expected. We started the day hiding from the total monsoon outside inside Ivy’s family home, in Hampshire County, WV, which is absolutely stunning. Her dad has this lovely touch of nostalgia decorating that spoke to my soul, plus the staircase was rescued from another home in Cumberland, MD and transplanted here. I then realized I knew the majority of the wedding party already. So all the goofy energy flowed as the house filled up with people and I felt like I was in high school again. I also played a lovely game of I spy in capturing all the kitties of the day. Vows kicked all the booty, and we learned that Ryan is a total gentleman and took his sweet time in perusing Ivy. Which was adorable. Ivy and her dad kicked it with surprises. His tie featured a photo of them printed inside it. He made a ring she had lost ages ago magically reappear. The rest of the day was full of lots of rain, laughter, drinking, dancing, and joy ❤️
Newborn Lifestyle Session | Wheeling, West Virginia | West Virginia Family Photographer
Baby C was welcomed into the world summer of 2023. His parents have been redoing a lovely old farmhouse in Wheeling, WV which was the perfect and cozy home setting for his lifestyle newborn session. His brother was doting and did such a great job in assisting during the day. Then their kitty Steve came to visit and hang out at the end of the day.
Harpers Ferry, WV Elopement| Harpers Ferry, WV
Kelly and Alan started their love story in a bar in Baltimore, MD and it brought them to me and Harper’s Ferry, WV. They decided to elope in Baltimore, so the weekend before they came to Harpers Ferry to get away and we met up the day before to capture their energy and their bliss as we wandered through town.
Dolly Sods Elopement Photographer| West Virginia Elopement Photographer| Davis, WV Wedding Photographer
Anna and Cory eloped at Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods near Davis, WV on a foggy May day in 2021.
Blackwater Falls Elopement | Davis, WV Photographer | Canaan Valley Elopement | WV Elopement Wedding Photographer
Megan and Derrick came to Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, WV for the weekend to elope and enjoy the beauty of Tucker County. Although it rained the day of we still had a total blast popping over to Tip Top in Thomas, WV afterwards to cut their custom cakes my close friend made for the day. Then we wandered through the stores of Thomas and Davis and even briefly popped over to Canaan Valley to get some moody misty shots of the valley.
Major thank you to their awesome officiant Mathew aka The Vow Guy for traveling and toughing it out in the rain with us.
Harpers Ferry, WV Wedding Photographer|Harpers Ferry Elopement Photographer | Harpers Ferry, WV
Joesph and Nicole had a lovely microwedding at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. They had a handfasting ceremony in front of all their friends and family. Afterwards they did a beautiful dance to Hoizer’s Work Song. Then after their dance the best potluck dinner occurred with Cuban, Filipino, and American dishes. Joseph works at Lost Ark, so the drinks we also fantastic and featured some of their liquors. Their intimate affair was wonderful and I am so glad I got to meet them and their people and capture their day.
Boho Wedding | West Virginia Wedding Photographer | Brookedale Farm Fort Ashby, WV
Mikah and Cameron’s fall West Virginia wedding at Brookedale Farm was a gorgeous affair. The sun graced us and made for a stunning day full of love, tears, and laughter.
Vendors:
Dress: Lennox East
Hair and Make-up: Trevor Warner
West Virginia Engagement Photographer |WV Couples Session | Fort Ashby, WV
Mackenzie and Parker’s fall engagement session in Fort Ashby, WV was a stunning day. We spent the evening roaming around the farm where they are getting married and where Parker proposed. We eventually hopped in the back of the truck and enjoyed the gorgeous sunset that came to join us.
Shepherdstown, WV Elopement|Shepherdstown, WV Wedding Photographer
Claire and James tied the knot on a lovely fall day in their brand new home in Shepherdstown, WV. With their family and puppies all close by it was a wonderful intimate microwedding. With their mutual love of World War II history their home displayed historical photos all throughout it. Claire’s dress being perfectly on brand with the time period. We stepped outside their house to walk downtown and soak up some of their favorite parts of downtown Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Potomac South Branch Family Session|Potomac South Branch|Green Spring, West Virginia |West Virginia Family Photographer
The best part of summer in Western Maryland is hopping over to West Virginia and hanging out on the Potomac River. This lovely family traveled in and had the best time ever soaking up the summer season hanging on the river.