Shannon and Stephen | Fredericksburg Engagement

My first interaction with Shannon was when she sent me a note about her upcoming wedding through Facebook. I saw that she was a UMW graduate and I knew then that she and her fiancee, Stephen, were going to be amazing and that was solidified when I met up with them last month for their engagement session.

Shannon and Stephen met in high school. He played sports and she was cheerleader. Shannon said she had a major crush, but the two ended up at separate colleges before connecting again after graduation. Now, they’re planning their fall wedding in Richmond and I couldn’t be more excited for them.

We met up last month at an outdoor location for engagement photos and these two were amazing. It was warm out and the grass was a little tall in some areas with a bug or two, but the light was perfect and they worked it. They have an ease around each other that I love. Stephen can make Shannon break into the biggest smile and it’s clear that they absolutely adore each other. I cannot wait to capture their wedding this fall. Until then, I’ll share a few of my favorites from their engagement session. On a side note, how amazing is Shannon’s dress? And that ring? Gorgeous!

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  1. Jared Jarvis says:

    Beautiful shots! I love the outdoor natural scenery!

  2. Charity says:

    Love how sunny and bright this is! They’re so cute!

  3. Bethany Bakker says:

    They are so lucky to have you as their wedding photographer Grace! If I was in Virginia I would hire you too!

  4. Esther says:

    What a gorgeous couple, and lovely engagement session

  5. Mandi Mitchell says:

    Love the set of pics in the willow trees! So pretty!!

  6. Olivia says:

    These are stunning! That light and that couple = perfection! Your a very talented photographer.

  7. Meg says:

    What a gorgeous location for this beautiful couple and their amazing Virginia Wedding Photographer!

  8. Melissa J says:

    This is a beautiful engagement session- will you be their wedding photographer? My sister lives in Virginia and is looking to book a photographer. I’ll send her your site.

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capturing love stories since 2010

Located in a small town outside of Charlottesville, I love my couples and clients. I capture your story in a way that is authentic to your day and will stand the test of time with true to color editing. From the details to grandma trying the Cupid Shuffle, it’s all important and should all be photographed.

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