I specialize in intimate weddings, elopements, and portraiture across Virginia — designed for couples and families who want something meaningful, timeless, and a little less traditional. Whether you’re planning a vineyard celebration, a Shenandoah elopement, or portraits to mark life’s milestones, my work blends artistry with ease to create imagery that feels soulful and lasting.
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Starting at $2,500
- 4–6 hours of continuous wedding day coverage
- Pre-wedding consultation to talk through your plans and priorities
- Assistance with timeline guidance to keep the day flowing with ease
- Family formal shot list planning so group portraits feel stress-free
- Location and venue scouting help for portraits and key moments
- A private online gallery with high-resolution images
- Printing rights to share and preserve your photos your way
- Sneak peeks delivered within a few days of your wedding
- Full gallery delivery within 6–8 weeks
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Intimate Weddings
Intimate weddings are just that, intimate, a celebration where the focus shifts from managing a crowd to being fully present with the people who matter most. Instead of large halls filled with hundreds of guests you hardly get to greet, the day feels grounded and intentional, centered on love and the connections you share with each person there. With guest counts that stay small enough for genuine conversation and laughter, these gatherings often unfold in places that already carry meaning—vineyards, historic estates, private gardens, or family homes—settings that feel timeless and true to you. For couples who want their wedding to feel more like a reunion of family and friends than a performance, intimate weddings offer a chance to celebrate in a way that is warm, soulful, and enduring.
Starting at $1,500
- 2–4 hours of elopement day coverage
- Planning consultation to bring your ideas into focus
- Location and permit guidance for Shenandoah or other Virginia destinations
- Timeline assistance to keep your day relaxed and unhurried
- Family formal and guest portrait guidance (if a few loved ones join)
- A private online gallery with high-resolution images
- Printing rights for personal use and keepsakes
- Sneak peeks within a few days of your elopement
- Full gallery delivery within 4–6 weeks
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Elopements
Elopements give you the freedom to design a day that feels entirely your own, a celebration free from timelines built for ballrooms and instead shaped by what inspires you most. It might look like exchanging vows at sunrise along a Shenandoah overlook, slipping into a small estate home with your closest loved ones, or savoring a meal in a tucked-away restaurant where conversation lingers late into the night. It could carry the romance of a rustic Italian countryside, the quiet charm of a vineyard or garden, or even the moody, academic feel of a historic library or inn. However you imagine it, elopements create space for intimacy, meaning, and a photographic telling of your amazing story.
30 min $175; 60 min $300
- Flexible coverage for families, maternity, seniors, newborn lifestyle, or milestone portraits
- Location of your choice — home, outdoor setting, or a place that holds meaning
- Guidance on timing, with sunset recommended for the most beautiful light
- Style and outfit tips to help you feel confident and comfortable
- A private online gallery with high-resolution images
- Printing rights for personal use and keepsakes
- Sneak peeks delivered within a few days of your session
- Full gallery delivery within 2–3 weeks
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Portraits
Lifestyle portraits bring ease and presence to the experience, inviting families, expectant mothers, seniors, and loved ones to enjoy time together in a way that feels natural and unhurried. These sessions often unfold outdoors where the light shifts, the wind moves, and the setting feels alive, creating photographs filled with energy and atmosphere instead of stiff poses. Sunset is always a dream time, wrapping everything in a glow that feels timeless and real, the kind of light and feeling you never forget.
Thank you for getting in touch! We appreciate you reaching out and will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
Debbie
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