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Winston + Ben's Wedding at Keswick Vineyards
By Jada Parrish
I am straight up in love with Winston + Ben's wedding day!! Their wedding was the perfect mix of southern charm, elegance, and bold color + fun details. Keswick Vineyards, located just outside of Charlottesville, served as the perfect backdrop for their wedding day. This venue truly has it all with mountain views...92
Five Reasons to Have Boudoir Photos Taken for Yourself
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
You don't need a significant other to book a boudoir shoot. Boudoir shoots are all about celebrating your femininity and feeling confident. While these photos can make a great gift to your groom, we encourage you to really think about why you want these photos taken. It's an empowering experience and a chance to celebr...0
Jack's Senior Photos along The Canal Walk
By Jada Parrish
In all honesty, photographing high school boys used to completely freak me out!! Posing girls was a breeze, but boys were a whole other story. I'm not totally sure what changed, but now these shoots are some of my favorites! Jack is a senior at Trinity Episcopal School (where David and I went!), and we had a blas...24
What's New at J&D | End of Summer
By David Parrish
I have tried out the whole email newsletter thing and I have to say ... not really a fan of it. I would much rather add it to the J&D blog. I am going to try a make a bi-monthly update. We have had a great summer! 2017 brought us on a lot of adventures and new wedding venues. Here are a few headlines for J&D Ph...0
Caroline + Sam's Teaser Video
By David Parrish
Our video team has been working very hard on all of our 2017 videos. They are going to be hitting this feed like crazy over the next few weeks. This is our warning for you to stock up on tissues! Here is a little video to hold you over until then. This is some raw footage of Caroline singing to her new groom with The P...90
Sarah and Josh's Wedding at The Inn at Warner Hall
By Jada Parrish
Sarah is pretty much the cutest bride there ever was! She was absolutely giddy on her wedding day! She could not stop smiling while she was getting ready and putting on her wedding dress. You could tell how long she'd waited for this day to come and how excited she was to marry Josh and start this new chapter together. Sar...82
Five Reasons You Need Wedding Videography
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
Hiring a photographer for your wedding is a given. Anyhow a lot of people consider hiring a videographer an afterthought or an unneeded expense. We believe that budgeting for videography can make a huge difference in documenting your big day. Everything happens so quickly that it can be hard to absorb everything. Our weddin...0
Newborn Shoot FAQ
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
Precious photos of your newborn posed in baskets or swaddled in pink or blue blankets may not be on your radar during pregnancy. However, it is important to book your newborn shoot sooner rather than later as many of the poses you see on Pinterest are only possible during the first weeks of life. These photographs will...0
Wedding Preview | Jessica + Tom
By Jada Parrish
Jessica + Tom are married!! Their wedding was the perfect mix of rustic elegance. They said their "I dos" in a 1920's dairy barn adorned with bistro lights surrounded by their closest family + friends. Their sweet pup, Pepper, even made an appearance! I have to say I loved their wedding party. Everyone was so laidback and ...67
Best Farm Wedding Venues in Virginia
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
If you're even a little obsessed with Pinterest, then you've come accross the farm wedding trend. Bistro lights, lots of lace, and beautiful rolling farmland views are hard to resist. What I love about farm weddings is the natural lighting and simplicity. Below is a curated list of romantic, rustic Virginia venues that will...0