stephanie + dave | married!

Stephanie and Dave were married on Saturday, on another perfect Autumn afternoon! We are so excited to share the rest of their images. Congratulations, you two!  Have fun in BELIZE!!!

muli + marcus + bella | engaged family session

Muli + Marcus are getting married on May 5th! We had such a fun session out at Veritas Vineyard + Winery with their daughter. Miss Bella will be the flower girl in the wedding and she is SO excited!!!

Muli, Marcus, and Bella...you are the sweetest family. We are so excited for your wedding in just a week and a half!

pippin hill | spring menu

Pippin Hill Farm + Vineyards is one of the lovliest wedding venues in our area. I can't get over the beautiful views and incredible space every time I visit. Also lovely is their selection of new dishes and cocktails for their spring menu. The signature drinks and late-night snacks would make such a great addition to a wedding! 

"Kiss Royale" - Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Pomegranate Liquor, Pomegranate Seeds

"Perfect Pear" - Pear Liquor, St. Germain, Pear Nectar, Dehydrated Pear

"Pucker Up Punch" - Ruby Red Vodka, X-Rated Fusion, Lemonade, Raspberries

White Truffle Popcorn

"Maker Happy" - Lavender Syrup, Maker's Mark, House Sour, Candied Ginger

Tuna Nicoise - Seared Ahi Tuna, Quail Eggs, Baby Green Beans and Sun Gold Tomatoes, French Olive Vinaigrette

Crispy "Ole Salt" Oysters - Red Pepper Aioli

Watermelon Napoleon - Stack of Watermelons and Grilled Ricotta Salata, Mint Pistou, 50 Year Old Balsamic

Strawberry Milkshake

martin family portraits

Brian's family joined us for Thanksgiving this year, and while they were visiting we held a mini family portrait session at Veritas Vineyards. It was cold and blustery, gray and gloomy, but we still managed to have a good time playing in the vines.  Perhaps it was the double flight tasting beforehand?  :)

We found a backhoe.  And of course, we had to climb on it.  Why not?

We also found the last of the fall color...anywhere.

I snuck into the last one...

tommy + kristin | afton, va

Last Saturday Brian and I spent the afternoon with our good friends Tommy + Kristin.  There was wine tasting.  And a picnic.  And more wine.

The weather was lovely.  It is starting to feel just a touch like Fall around here.  We took advantage and found some vines to play amongst, and after that a corn field. 

It was a good Saturday, one I hope to repeat very, very soon.  Thanks T + K, you were such fun to photograph!