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Ashlyne & Luke | Chatham Manor | Engagement Session | Fredericksburg, Virginia
I’m trying not to scream and just die over how gorgeous Ashlyne and Luke’s Chatham Manor Engagement Session was! Golden, Vintage, Romantic, Classic, basically a Hallmark Movie come to life! Like all good Hallmark movies, not only was everything absolutely breathtaking but it was also coated in the sweetest love! Ashlyne and Luke are the type of couple that you never forget, and you love being around them! They are both such kind and genuine souls full of joy and ambition, both highly accomplished and obviously stunning! They have a beautiful way of making those around them feel seen and valued; that is where they seem to excel. If you…
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Montana & Mike | Elegant Fall Wedding | Oakland Farm | NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Annnnd that’s a wrap! Our last wedding of 2021 is in the books, and it was fantastic! This has been the busiest, most joy-filled, and craziest time of our business! It was a madhouse of nonstop travel, countless all-nighters, and many days running on coffee, five-hour energy, and protein bars! We were on the go so much that I didn’t even really unpack until last weekend! I just left my suitcases half packed and waiting for my next run! It was intense but soul-feeding! I spent every minute away crashing at a friend or family’s home being loved on and told to get some…
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Lauren & Brandon | Fall Wedding |Oakland Farm | Virginia Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Virginia Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman When I started this business, I wasn’t sure if I would ever want to be a wedding photographer. The thought of making a mistake seemed so heavy at the time. I couldn’t imagine being responsible for one of the most memorable days in a couple’s life. Over the years, my heart changed, and I felt drawn to serve couples. Of course, weddings are beautiful and joyful, but it goes so much deeper than that for me. I have been asked many times why you want to do weddings? It seems so stressful and consuming. Why not do something different? To bring joy and peace…
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Haley & Nick | Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park | Virginia Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park | Christina Chapman Photography If I weren’t already completely obsessed with fall, I would be after this incredible season of fall weddings and engagement sessions! This was our first real fall season with the business since moving to Virginia two years ago! Yall can I shout out that I absolutely LOVE Northern Virginia! The mountains, the hardwood trees, the lack of pine pollen, and the stunning display of fall foliage as far as the eye can see! Seriously it is an explosion of color! I step out my front door and TADA all of my caramel coffee, sweater, and bootie dreams come true! When we…
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Nina & Brandon | Virginia Mountains | Fall Engagement Session | VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Virginia Mountains | Christina Chapman Photographer Oh, don’t mind me while I swoon over Nina and Brandon’s stunning fall Virginia mountains engagement session! This location has quickly become our favorite destination spot for sessions! This trip was extraordinary as we were dazzled by breathtaking orange, yellow, red, and green shades! The mountains were an incredible sight, that is for sure! These high school sweethearts braved the chilly wind, climbed over rocks and through the brush to create the engagement session of their dreams! Uh, worth it! The adventure didn’t end with their session, though! We foolishly went on the hunt for dinner, a little impromptu couples date, or so we…
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Rachel & Josh | Eco-Friendly Wedding | VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Eco-Friendly Wedding | Christina Chapman It’s so exciting to see how our couples plan and curate their wedding day in a way that reflects their love and beliefs! Rachel and Josh’s gorgeous wedding was our first Eco-Friendly, sustainable wedding! I love when we get to experience a first for weddings! It was so fun to see all of the ways that Rachel and Josh found to minimize the imprint their wedding day would have on the environment! One of my favorites was Rachels gorgeous gown! It was created just for her by Wear Your Love, a fantastic company that spiralizes in custom, form-fitting, zero waste gowns! Their guests received a…
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Nicole & Ryan | Oakland Farm Wedding | VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Nicole and Ryan are married, and it was a gorgeous event! Southern elegancy at its best! Everywhere we looked, there were tiny details perfectly planned and thought out to reflect the romantic and elegant barn wedding of Nicole and Ryan’s dreams! With all the beautiful details and memorable moments, there was one part of the day that I will never forget when I think of Nicole and Ryan, their ceremony. Nicole and Ryan choose to write their vows and read them aloud. They both spoke of their journey to each other and how much they love one another. Ryan and Nicole both mentioned the…
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Heather & Justin | Belmont Farm | Maryland Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Maryland Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Fall is here, and with it comes weddings galore and all the things that make fall unforgettable! What’s not to love about fall? A few of my favorite fall things are cozy sweaters, cooler weather, falling leaves, so now that I find myself much farther North, I get to experience some natural foliage! Like the real deal, hardwood trees, as far as you can see, bursting with shades of yellow, red, orange, and tree! Because of this, I will never get enough of it and all of our fall-loving couples! Heather and Justin’s wedding was just about perfect because the weather was amazing; there…
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Lindsay & Josh | Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway | Northern VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway | Northern VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Okay, it’s officially official! I am completely and hopelessly addicted to destination engagement sessions! The change of scenery and the adventure, I love all of it! My weakness for North Carolina beaches remains number one, but these Virginia mountains are trying hard to steal my heart. When Lindsay and Josh said they wanted to feature the stunning Virginia mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway, I couldn’t say YES fast enough! My favorite little stretch near Ravens Roost provides a little feel of adventure, unlimited views, and sunsets that fill the sky with swirls of pink and orange. The…
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Rachel & Josh | Engagement Session | NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman
NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman As a photographer, you would assume that the essential part of my job is taking an image, but it’s not. Taking the picture, pressing that little button that tells my camera, “okay, let’s save this moment forever,” is the easiest part of what I do. Pretty poses are great, and golden light makes me weak, but that’s still not the most critical part of the process. You are capturing love, preserving the joy, stopping time and forever. Freezing the way you laugh together or the way he brushes your hair from your forehead. The comfort you feel when holding onto each other. Of all…
