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It’s all in the details…  As a bride you have spent months on end planning, preparing and dreaming about your most special day! When the day finally comes, all the wedding day details start falling into place and the last thing anyone wants is to forget something.   More than anything brides want their wedding day […]

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Kendell and Simon were married on June 25, 2022 in a beautiful summer wedding at Hollyfield Manor. Everything from their venue, to their amazing hype people, to their party at the reception was absolutely perfect. I’ve had the privilege of documenting many beautiful love stories at Hollyfield Manor and while it never disappoints but Kendell […]

Summer Wedding at Hollyfield Manor | Kendell & Simon

Weddings

Venue | Amber Grove Make-up | His or Hers Salon Hair | Images Hair Studio Florals | Serena Rose by Jamie

Jordan | Amber Grove Bridal Portraits

Bridal Portraits

There is no denying the chemistry these two share for one another or that they were complete naturals in front of the camera! We met at the beautiful Alturia Farm for their engagement session, I had so much fun walking around and getting to know Liliah and Zach better. They can be silly and laugh […]

Liliah & Zach | Alturia Farm Engagement Session

Engagements

I am SO excited to finally share Clair and John’s gorgeous Adaumont Farm wedding located in Trinity, NC!! Adaumont Farm is the perfect mix of southern charm and timeless classic beauty. These two are high school sweethearts! They are the sweetest together, have grown up together, loving one another through every change and every season […]

Clair + John | Adaumont Farm Wedding

Weddings

Brooke & Jake got married at Rawleigh-Parish Glebe in the beautiful Amelia County, Virginia. I have anticipated sharing this wedding with you guys! Backstory: Brooke won a mini session giveaway I did and not long before the session date arrived, her now husband, Jake reached out to me letting me know he had plans to […]

Brooke + Jake | Rawleigh Parish Glebe Wedding

Weddings

Jade and Clark tied the knot in April on at Hanover Tavern located in Hanover County, Virginia. I’ve been so excited for their day, especially after their engagement session; I knew that they were going to be so wonderful to work with! It was a beautiful and sunny Spring day. They vowed forever under a […]

Jade + Clark | Hanover Tavern Wedding

Weddings

I love engagement sessions! They are the perfect time for couples to get to know me, my approach to photography, and to get more comfortable in front of the camera. My approach to engagement sessions is this – HAVE FUN! Laugh, smile, joke with your fiance’ and forget that I’m there! Jade and Clark’s engagement […]

Jade + Clark | Forest Hill Park Engagement Session | Richmond, VA

Engagements

Booking a Makeup Artist on your wedding day? ….Here’s what you need to know! By: Professional Makeup Artist, Cameron B. Carson, LLC     All Eyes on You Literally….from the trial to walking down the aisle, the eyes are on you, girlfriend! Not just by your friends and family on your big day, but your […]

Guest Blog | Professional Makeup Artist | Cameron B Carson, LLC

Guest Series

Each and every one of the weddings that I have the pleasure of capturing always holds a special place in my heart but this one is just a tad extra special. The bride, Heather, just so happens to be one of my cousins. Heather + Kyle got married at the lovely Rock Hill Farm in […]

Heather + Kyle | Rock Hill Farm Wedding

Weddings

Shelby Dickinson Photography serves Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia and Washington, DC couples through timeless, joyful engagement and wedding imagery.