Showing posts with label couples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label couples. Show all posts

Jessica + Chris | Bristow Couples Session

He makes her laugh, and she complements him.

Years ago, Jessica was my neighbor. Then she moved up to the Big City (or aka right outside of NYC). Sad short story... but not anymore! She and Chris moved back down to Virginia! (Pretty much the best state, of course.) And before she moved back down, I received a message that they bought a gorgeously giant house and needed artwork to display on their many blank walls. Umm, YES!

Not only did I get to photograph these two, I got to see Jess again and meet Chris for the first time! They were a hoot. There was much laughter and soon the phrase "less face" became a staple for posing guidance (or giggle fits... take your pick. ;) ).

I left, claiming one of the many bedrooms upstairs and pining for the historical beauty of Manassas and Bristow. Heck, they literally live right next to Bristoe Station Battlefield. Can we say awesome Halloweens and spooky tales? Ever so appropriate for this time of year. :)










































Ashley and Walt | Virginia Beach Couples Photography

I didn't meet or chat with these two until the day of our session. That's right. Unconventional at its best! ;) WHA! Got your attention now? Our Orchestrated needed a groom, and Meghan's friend Ashley volunteered her sweet North Carolina boyfriend to play the part! All because he had a super nice gray suit.

I guess that might be a warning to boyfriends, fiancés, and husbands everywhere. If you own a certain colored wardrobe option, you might get roped into a stylized shoot. ;)

As our HUGE thank you, I wanted to do a mini-session for them, especially since Ashley was not our bride model that day. Both were the greatest. Ashley won my heart when SHE showed up in theme. That's right. She totally rocked a gorgeous yellow sundress in chilly weather so she could be yellow and gray to our backyard soirée!

Ashley and Walt (and p.s. I still love your distinguished name!), you two are HILARIOUS! Watch the hands, you two, watch the hands. :D I wish you all the best with your respective programs! Hearts! I hope this isn't the last I'll see of you! Thanks for being so wonderful!

















- Chelsea :)

P.S. I Love You Mini-Session Event | Virginia Beach Couples Photography

It's obvious I feel very strongly about marriage. Marriage goes through ups and downs. Marriage isn't easy. And marriage certainly isn't what Hollywood can portray it to be.

But marriage is sacred. Marriage is a journey. Marriage is waking up next to your best friend, and even though his morning hair looks like Big Bird, you just want to stay close to him because the world is at peace right in that very spot.

This Valentine's Day, I decided to dedicate it to married couples. Whether you have been married 3 months or 20 years, this is the session for you!

When we grow older with our spouses and kids start entering the picture, we don't take as many photos of ourselves as a COUPLE. Sure, yes, you have a family. Kids are beautiful and wonderful. BUT the couple is where everything started!

It's time that you celebrated that! :) And it's about time to remember your dating days and just laugh!

Join us for a mini-session event just for you two on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at a beautiful Virginia Beach location (to be given upon booking) and get ready to have some fun and share some stories!

i love you mini session photography event virginia beach february 12 2011


Spots are limited, so to book your session, go right on to the Reservations site! You'll hear from me afterwards with contract and info sheet stuff! :)

Can't wait to hear your love stories!
- Chelsea :)

The Tale of Two Teeth. | Paper Anniversary Couples Photography

Once upon a time, there was a man who had many, many cavities. The cavities stayed and lingered as the months went on until the man went to the dentist and received information on how to fix these teeth. The man also had a wife.

This wife happened to know an amazing dentist who just so happened to have gotten married in a tree just a year prior. She inquired to her dentist friend, "How can I fix my husband's teeth? They are filled with cavities and decaying as we speak! I don't want him to have dentures before he's 40!"

The dentist sagely replied, "Never fear. The Teeth are with you. Come to my tooth hospital in New York, and I will perform miracles."

The wife was overcome with glee and told her husband of the good news. The dentist's wife, also a friend with amazing artistic abilities, corresponded within 24 hours and already stated that she and the wife must go to Charlotte's Tea House upon their visit while the men take care of business.

The New York trip arrived with much fanfare. Out in the glorious countryside stood a tan-colored house with green shutters. The home of the dentist and his wife.

The two wives hugged and squealed before they dropped off the man at the tooth hospital to get the royal treatment.

Hot chocolate, cranberry scones, and tea sandwiches were had as the man sat in the dentist's chair for two hours.

But the best part of the day was close to 4:00pm. The wife happened to be a photographer, and the couple happened to be one of the first couples to have been photographed by her. It was very close to the dentist and his wife's anniversary, and so it was almost necessary to recreate a year later.

And so the quartet headed out to the dentist's backyard which was no ordinary backyard...













And so the dynamic pairs of duo ate and were merry until the man and his wife had to depart... they said their goodbyes and promises to see each other soon since now visits had become a bit of a ritual. But next time, there would be no cavities. No cavities indeed.

The End.

- Chelsea :)