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Ash Lawn Highlands | Holly & Spencer | Charlottesville, Virginia Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

Charlottesville, Virginia is a place of beauty and is capable of taking your breath away in seconds. I was thrilled to be asked to be the photographer for Holly & Spencer, especially when I saw where they were getting married. Ash Lawn Highlands is the guest manor for James Monroe and it is makes you […]

September 7, 2016

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Dear Lindsay | Heather Michelle Photography| Wedding Photographer

Dear Lindsay,    Happy 28th birthday! As your favorite (only) little sister, I relish the moments that the attention is on you and not your crazy, wild, no filter baby sister. So…how does it feel? 27 probably had a pretty good feeling but 28?! Woah baby, watch out…Lindsay Marshall is in town. This is your […]

August 23, 2016

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Naomi & Eric | Chesapeake, Virginia Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

This Chesapeake, Virginia wedding took my breath away. It was simple in the best of ways and really focused on the marriage between Eric & Naomi. Did I mention there were 13 flower girls! I have to admit, seeing those little girls twirl in their princess dresses was just about the cutest thing I have […]

August 16, 2016

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Tara & Andy |Dewitt, Virginia Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

I honestly can’t tell you how excited I am to write this blog. I have been waiting patiently for this wedding and all I can say is that it was a blast! Andy is Ben’s cousin and he married the biggest sweetheart on earth. Tara is a burst of energy while Andy is cool, calm, […]

July 21, 2016

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Emalee & Josh | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Wedding Photographer

Have you ever visited downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia? If you haven’t…it’s a place you need to put on your list. Taking photos here is a dream because of the old history, entertainment, and the amount of fun doorways there are on each block. Emalee & Josh had it all in this session! Not only that, we […]

July 12, 2016

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Sarah & Scott | Lexington, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

I have to admit, I have never been to Lexington, Virginia. I am a born and raised Virginian…and I have never been! This is a location Ben and I will have to visit soon. From the little stores to the Georges hotel, it was an awesome place to celebrate a wedding. I have been waiting […]

July 5, 2016

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Brittany & Michael | Deep Creek, Maryland | Heather Michelle Photography

I have been so excited to write this blog. There is something so special about taking pictures for people you  know. They have to trust me with memories that will literally last for the rest of their lives. Their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will look at these in the years to come. It is such […]

June 29, 2016

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Latina & Damian | Cary Town Engagement | Virginia Wedding Photographer

Cary Town is one of my all time favorite places. Not only is it a great place to walk down the street, go to an old fashioned movie theater, visit the best sweet shop in town,  or go to a restaurant strictly designated for grilled cheeses. Ben and I are actually moving a block away! […]

June 22, 2016

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Adrienne & Hayley | Mountain Lake Engagment| Blacksburg, Virginia

Any of you guys addicted to Dirty Dancing? Well..I had the chance to take engagement pictures with Adrienne & Hayley at the location it was filmed in Blacksburg, Virginia. It was probably one of the coolest engagement sessions that I have done so far. I met these two lovebirds in college and I was ecstatic […]

June 13, 2016

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Mandy & Micah | Lynchburg, Virginia | Virginia Wedding Photographer

This mountain wedding in Lynchburg, Virginia is going to take your breath away! Mandy & Micah are just about the sweetest couple you ever did see. I was so lucky to get to know them over a short period of time and they are connected at the hip. Their first date was at a small […]

May 30, 2016

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