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Meghan and Mike’s Wedding: Ann Arbor Michigan

Meghan and Mike’s Wedding: Ann Arbor Michigan

When Meghan and Mike asked me to photograph this wedding, I was honored. Mike has such a kind soul and I’ve known his family since I was five.  Mike found someone who is just as kind and with an amazing adventurous spirit. They decided to have the ceremony and...

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Karen and Daniel’s Wedding: Alwyngton Manor

Karen and Daniel’s Wedding: Alwyngton Manor

Karen and Daniel had a very intimate affair at Alwyngton Manor in Warrenton, VA. Daniel went to visit friends at JMU and happened to be introduced to Karen. He started visiting JMU more often and their love for one another grew. It was very apparent to me that Karen...

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Tess and Floyd’s Backyard Wedding

Tess and Floyd’s Backyard Wedding

Tess and Floyd started as roommates and ended up married! They had an incredible evening surrounded by their closest family and friends. They used Floyd’s parents’ home as the backdrop for the evening. Tess’ mom did the intricate table decorations. Floyd wrote and...

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Jackie and Manu’s Wedding: Key Bridge Marriott

Jackie and Manu’s Wedding: Key Bridge Marriott

I have know Jackie since college. Even though it rained, we were able to capture great photos in the hotel using the paranoramic views of the city. Jackie looked stunning in her dress and surrounded by her closet friends and family. Jackie and Manu had the unique...

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Clint and Sabrina’s Wedding: Meriwether Spring Vineyard

Clint and Sabrina’s Wedding: Meriwether Spring Vineyard

Clint and Sabrina had a beautiful, intimate wedding in Charlottesville, VA. They pulled the entire wedding together in two months! They used Amore Events to help them with all the wedding planning. They had a beautiful ceremony at the lovely UVA Chapel followed by the...

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Family Session at Manassas Battlefield

Family Session at Manassas Battlefield

I have known Amanda since grade school. When she asked me to capture photos of her little one and the family, I was thrilled! I had way too much fun capturing her family in early November.  We ventured to three locations around Mannassas Battlefield. Even though it...

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Stacie and Andy’s Wedding: Outer Banks, NC

Stacie and Andy’s Wedding: Outer Banks, NC

Stacie and Andy's couldn't have picked a more perfect day for their wedding. The weather was gorgeous and we had an awesome sunset. Wish you both years of laughter and wonderful memories! Vendors Hair and Makeup: Oasis Day Spa Kitty Hawk, NC Flowers and beach decor:...

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Megan and Jared’s Wedding at Waynesboro Country Club

Megan and Jared’s Wedding at Waynesboro Country Club

Megan and Jared meet while at Bridgewater College. Even though Megan was a cheerleader and Jared was the kicker for the football team, they meet through a friend. Amazingly their first date was on Valentine's Day in 2008. That must have been one awesome date. Megan...

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Colorful Wedding

Colorful Wedding

I had a lot of fun helping Maira Iqbal Photography with her Pakistani wedding this past weekend. I had a lot of fun learning about another culture and I fell in LOVE with the colors!! Did I also mention that the bride was stunning? I had way too much fun taking photos...

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What My Clients Are Saying

You are so talented and such a professional! Thanks again for sharing your talent with us on our special day. -Stacie A. September 2013 Raiza's photography is outstanding! She's very easy to work with and has an eye for the creative shot. We were delighted to have her...

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