Amanda and Phillip met at work several years back and hit the ground running with wedding planning! Here for that! Since they didn’t want a full engagement session – and only a handful of images for save the dates – I proposed a mini-engagement session. We spent our time nearby their home in Northern Virginia and it was perfect! The Barn at One Loudoun provided a rustic back drop in a nature setting!

We all held our breath when the forecast for this week did not look promising weather-wise, but sure enough, the sky gods smiled upon us and we were blessed with some soft light for their engagement session.

This couple wanted something rustic and outdoors for their engagement session, I recommended 48 Fields to them as it was a good location that could provide mountains and greenery. Also, since I photograph at this venue so much, I knew all the good spots 🙂

Marjan and Andrew met me at Virginia’s State Arboretum (Blandy Experimental Farm) for their engagement session. This is becoming a new favorite as there is no permit required and the scenery is gorgeous. Not to mention May/June greenery is lovely and soft too which makes it perfect for portraits.