Sunset Belle Isle Engagement // Turtle & Hare Photography

We huddled under the bridge waiting for the wind and heavy rain to pass. This is not usually the description for most engagement sessions, but Julianna and Andrew were awesome despite the unexpected weather. We had just decided to find a dry place before the downpour began. Luckily, the rain clouds passed relatively quickly, and […]

Jun 6, 2019

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Your wedding day has finally come! It’s a beautiful, perfect celebration of your love. It’s a glorious day, and then it’s over. Now you begin a new chapter with your chosen partner in life. What do you have to remember that special day by? Memories, of course, and probably also photos. You can enjoy those […]

Apr 21, 2017

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Annie & Thomas // Libby Hill Park Richmond, Virginia Engagement // Turtle & Hare Photography

We’ve gotten to know Thomas and Annie over the past several years, first meeting them at church. Thomas has lent his musical talent to the local indie folk band I’m a part of (Sleepy Brother) for a couple of shows in the past. It’s always a treat to meet someone when they are single and […]

Feb 23, 2017

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Our last wedding of 2016 was a gorgeous, winter wedding, nestled in the lovely scenery of The Mill at Fine Creek. We’ve known Jennifer and Jasen for a few years now, and were thrilled to be included in their December nuptials. Laughter was a prominent fixture in their wedding day, with contagious joy spilling over […]

Feb 17, 2017

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The Best Moments of 2016 // Turtle & Hare Photography

As usual, I’m running behind on things. It’s 2017, and I’m embracing my lateness. So, la-dee-dah, I’m here writing my look back at 2016. It’s only January 6, people. At least I caught the fact that when I first wrote the previous sentence it said I was writing my look back at 2015. And thus, […]

Jan 6, 2017

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From the lacy, navy dresses to the small wooden anchor emblems on each table centerpeice, this historic Yorktown, Virginia wedding was full of nautical accents. The cake was even topped with an edible boating knot. I first met Jaye in college at James Madison University several years ago. It’s always fun to shoot weddings where […]

Aug 15, 2016

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Sara & Chris’ Old Town Alexandria Wedding

An earthy, modern restaurant bordering charming cobblestone streets and vintage storefronts. This was the scene of Sara and Chris’ fun and modern Old Town Alexandria wedding. These two were full of smiles from the start of their quaint morning wedding to the end of their restaurant lunch reception. Here are some of my favorite moments […]

Jul 6, 2016

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A grand Virginia Bed and Breakfast, complete with a rose garden and lovely old shade trees. What could be more picturesque? Karla and Travis had a warm, dreamy wedding set against this backdrop. Despite the heat, these two had such relaxed attitudes. They made capturing photos a breeze. Ha, I couldn’t resist the pun usage. […]

Jun 23, 2016

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A Wedding Guide for Photography Clients

This has been a project months in the making, but I am proud to introduce the Turtle & Hare Photography Wedding Guide, aptly called Bliss. This is the first in a series in which I will delve into the wedding guide. Today, I’ll just give an overview. So, why did I make a wedding guide? […]

Jun 10, 2016

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It’s always a good wedding day when it doesn’t rain. Of course, any wedding day is a good day, but we always hope the day will be sans rain. Mallory and Zack had gorgeous weather for their elegant autumn wedding. We already knew Mallory and Zack would be a lot of fun to shoot from […]

Oct 13, 2015

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