Mandy & Spencer | Sunrise Maternity Session | Shenandoah National Park

Mandy & Spencer, with their first babe - Logan.

I have seen so many sunrises on this park, and every single one has been so different. As I drove up one side of the mountain towards the entrance of the park, it was just all fog. I thought we wouldn't be able to see anything, but as soon as we entered and turned a corner on the drive, we saw THIS view.

Mandy surprised Spencer with vows during this session. Halfway through photos they sat down together and she whispered them into his ear. Then there was crying (and I broke) and it was wonderful.

Erin & Matt | Shenandoah National Park | Adventurous Sunrise Engagement Session

Waking up long before dark is always, always worth it.

These two traveled from Indiana to Florida, then up to Virginia to camp in the Shenandoah National Park with family! They booked their engagement session while visiting, and I am so happy they did. Most of the photo shoots I have, I don't get a chance to meet the couple until the actual day of the shoot - but from the second we met at 5:30am in this gloriously foggy field, it was just fun and laughing and wonderfulness.
 

Justyn & Cj | Blue Ridge Mountains | Boone, North Carolina | Adventure Couple Session

working with other photographers is always top-knotch. We took these photos mid-day, which is something I typically stay away from because it can be very scary. Justyn and Cj were so patient as we waited for the sun to hide behind clouds so that we could get nice and even lighting for the majority of pictures. We met up at this incredible mansion that is just sitting there on top of these insane mountains, then we found a secret field to ourselves and then A LAKE IN THE MOUNTAINS. Seriously, this is all very ideal for a photo shoot. I just wanted to freak out over and over (and over).

Justyn and Cj get their photos taken twice a year, once for just the two of them and again with their two children. This is the best idea ever that I will be stealing for Johnny and I.