Stacey and Bobby are a super fun couple. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting them in their hometown of Harrisonburg to photograph their engagement photos. We had a great time talking about their wedding plans this Fall and talking about how they met. I can't wait for their Kings Family Vineyard wedding this September, until then here are a few of my favorites from their session.
Venue | Noah's Event Venue
Dress | Milk & Honey
Cake | Gourmet Bake Shoppe
Stationary | Humbled by Him
Cinematographer | VizInk
Wedding Planner | Signature Weddings and Special Events by VibeEvents Group
Parent dances are emotional.
First I have to say I absolutely love Mindy and Alex! We had a great time at their session, the love these two have for one another shines on camera. We started their engagement session in Downtown Norfolk, Waterside is full of locations to photograph. The fun really began at Greenbrier Farms, where Mindy and Alex are getting married. I can't wait for their wedding in June, until then check these portraits out!
Earlier this month I photographed Chloe and Dave's engagement session. We had a great time walking Botanical Garden and the Norfolk Hilton Main. I can't wait for their wedding later this year.
With her beautiful smile and incredible personality, Joanna made her Bridal Session a breeze at the Hilton Main. I've had to wait for a little over a month to share these, but here they are. Enjoy.
Makeup | The Makeup School by Sarah Rillon
Floral | Fluttering Flowers
Dress | Anne Barge
Venue | Hilton Norfolk the Main
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I love the Eastern Shore; it's close to my heart because my family is from there. When I met Ashly and Andrew, The Eastern Shore came up because Andrew is from there. Andrew also proposed to Ashly in his hometown on a beautiful scenic dock. When we started planning their engagement session, they immediately thought back to that location. So we went and photographed their session there, we got some really great photos and I'm excited to share them. I can't wait for their wedding this October.
First dates are what lead to marriage sometimes. Charm and Ty had their first date at the Movie Bistro in Hampton. So when it came time to do their engagement session, it was only right to go back where it all started. Charm got us the movie theater for the afternoon, and we spent the entire day taking pictures and talking about their wedding plans this fall. I can't wait for their wedding this September at the Chrysler Museum.
This is passion. A project I worked on for months with Intellect Media. I'm excited to share the project in its entirety finally. In this film, I speak about my passion for photography and how I want to give that passion back to my clients and share it with the world. Thank you to all of the vendors who helped make this project possible. Enjoy.
Cinematography | Intellect Media
Styling + Coordination | Misty Saves the Day
Dress | Studio I Do
Hair + Makeup | Darling and Dapper
Floral | Fluttering Flowers
Venue | Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Behind the Scenes Photos | Joshua Boone Photography
Virginia Wedding Photography | Will Hawkins
Virginia and it's fantastic weather. When we started planning their engagement session, Megan and James had their hearts set on Fort Monroe. The day finally came to photograph their session and the rain was coming. None the less we pulled through and got some great images! I can't wait for their wedding this September. Until then here some of my favorites from their session.
Baltimore Maryland, a beautiful city with tons of hills. Hills that I got to showcase on my trip to photograph Mikia and Conrad's engagement session. I had a great time walking the city with these two. Conrad talked all about the city, and it's history. All while telling me about how he loves Mikia and how they met. I can't wait to photograph their wedding this August it's going to be a great celebration.
Kaitlyn and Matthew are such a fun couple, the inside jokes these two have for with one another are endless. They made their session so much fun with the laughter they shared. We photographed their engagement session at a private residence in Norfolk overlooking the water. I can't wait for their wedding this June.
Venue | Founders Inn & Spa
Makeup | Blush Tones
Floral | The Wandering Petal
Entertainment | Astro
Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Will Hawkins
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Life. Life is great when you live it to it's fullest, and that is what I've done this year. I'm living my best life right now. I'm so grateful for everything that has happened this year. I'm still learning and striving to become the best photographer I can be. You can't rush this process, and it has to be appreciated.
The more I'm behind my camera, the more I appreciate the balance that you must have in this world. I never thought I'd be talking from that perspective, but I'm learning that life is about balance. I've spent the past seven years of my life aggressively chasing my dreams. I've discovered in 2017 that it's okay to relax and smell the roses sometimes. It's needed in order to create your best work.
I'm happier than I've ever been and that's thanks to every client I've photographed this year. It's been an AMAZING year, I've been to some pretty incredible venues and have been able to be apart of so many families memories. It's a such a great experience to be able to document so many memories to share with my clients and the more I do it, the more appreciative I become of the responsibility I hold.
I love all of my clients and the many Friendors I've been blessed to work with this year! Here's to an extraordinary 2018. Live your best life; I'm definitely going to continue to strive to live mine :)
Here are some of my favorite images taken this year as well as some behind the scenes for your entertainment.
Olivia+Anthony | January 2017
Ashley+Eric | February 2017
March 2017 | Alice+John
Samantha+Cameron | April 2017
Life's easier working with fun people.
Samantha+Ryan | April 2017
Discussions on where to place the groom for the First Look.
Jasmine+Aaron | April 2017
Kalah+Chris | May 2017
Tides Inn Styled Shoot | May 2017
Sarah+David | June 2017
Joeanna+Eddie | June 2017
Styled Shoot Norfolk Botanical Gardens | June 2017
Adrienne+Dekovan | July 2017
Nicole+Sarah | July 2017
When in Rome...or at Disney themed wedding in this case.
Marjorie+Maurice | July 2017
Brittany+Kris | July 2017
Brittany+Jamar | July 2017
Danielle+Cordell | August 2017
Katie+Tommy | August 2017
New Orleans still holds my heart...
Ashley+George | August 2017
Ashlee+Dana | August 2017
Director of Photography.
First Look Prep before the Bride shows up.
Ashley+Eric | September 2017
What's a little wind? Make it work.
Krystiana+Antonio | September 2017
Jen+Colin | September 2017
Fall 2017
Jasmin+Ray | September 2017
Mikia+Conrad | October 2017
The hills of Baltimore.
Gabrielle+Alec | October 2017
Lauren+Kile | October 2017
Give good direction and ask for natural expressions. | Joshua Boone Photography
Richelle+Mike | October 2017
Ariana+Bill | November 2017
I love taking portraits.
Amanda+Colby | November 2017
Venue | Delfosse Vineyard & Winery
Hair+Makeup | Transformation Artistry
Cinematography | Intellect Media
Virginia Wedding Photography | Will Hawkins Photography
Venue | The Chrysler Museum of Art
Planner | Baxter's Creative Events
Design+Floral | Vivid Expressions
Makeup | Makeup by Candice
Cinematography | Intellect Media
Catering | Chef by Design
Entertainment | Touch Basis
Virginia Wedding Photographer | Will Hawkins
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Venue | The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek
Hair+Makeup | Behind The Veil
Entertainment | Astro DJ
Photography | Will Hawkins
Venue | Oceanaire Resort
Entertainment | Astro Entertainment
Cake | Incredible Edibles
Design+Floral | Botanique Events
Makeup | Makeup by Candice
Photographer | Will Hawkins Photography
Earlier this month I got the chance to travel to New Orleans for some leisure as well as work. If you know me, you know I can't go anywhere or do anything without taking my camera. While in New Orleans I met a beautiful couple who wanted to document their elopement. We walked the city for hours as listened to Katie and Tommy tell me their love story, I also got to hear some history of the beautiful city. Here are some of favorite photos from their session. Enjoy!
To see more of Katie and Tommy's New Orleans elopement CLICK HERE for a SLIDESHOW
I love traveling to photograph my clients. So when Ariana and Bill said they wanted to do their Engagement Session in North Carolina at Duke Gardens I was all in. North Carolina has such beautiful backdrops and i'm excited to share these images from Ariana and Bill's session. I can't wait for their wedding this November.
