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January 26, 2017

Best “Prepping Moments” from 2016 | Virginia Wedding Photographer

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Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite prepping photos from the 2016 year. 🙂 It has been an incredible honor to be a part of these precious moments leading up to the “I dos”! During those final hours, so much emotion is triggered once the dress is zipped up. My favorite time when everything sinks in. It’s exciting but also nerve-wracking at the same time.

Virginia Wedding Photographer | Prepping Moments + Details

Many of my brides admit that they are not sure how they will feel with all of the attention on them, which is totally normal!! 🙂 What’s important during this time is to surround the couple with love and tranquility. My job is to capture these joyful and touching emotions, not just from the bride and groom, but the family and friends who surround them. Another part of my job before the ceremony is to make sure everything is running smoothly. I’ve seen some stressful moments arise and I had to intervene to ensure it didn’t reach the bride. It’s a very intimate role to get mixed into different atmospheres from wedding to wedding, but it has grown us closer together, especially with the parents. I absolutely love what I do and cannot wait to see what this year has in store!!!

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