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Building a Business With Anxiety
By David Parrish
Anxiety has always been a word that I have been familiar with, but I just never really put much thought into it. However, I recently went to my doctor for a routine check-up. When I was in the nurse's office, my blood pressure was higher than normal. She seemed a little concerned and sent me on to the doctor. When he came i...0
Lauren + Scott's Backyard Firework Filled Wedding
By Jada Parrish
Ever since I saw Father of The Bride as a little girl, I always loved the idea of having a your wedding at home! Lauren's parent's have the most adorable country home with a pond + magnolia trees lining the property, that when it came time to choose a wedding venue Lauren knew that's exactly where she wanted to get married....0
Wedding Preview | Emelie + Rob
By Jada Parrish
This was a very special wedding for us to photograph because it was our second wedding for the Duke family! There are a handful of families who we have photographed multiple weddings for, and we always feel so honored. On a wedding day, you are surrounded by the couple's closest friends + family for hours - and I kind of be...27
6 Creative Alternatives to a Wedding Guest Book
By Jada Parrish
The concept behind a wedding guest book it great. It's very sweet to have a record of those who attended your wedding and read any well-wishes they have for you. Wedding guests books don't have to be boring though! Here are some fun + creative wedding guest book ideas that your guests will love, and you will cherish foreve...0
How I Really Felt That Time I Posted My Boudoir Photos on the Internet
By Jada Parrish
A few months back, David and I had the idea to do a bath boudoir shoot using a Lush Cosmetics bath bomb. We wanted to do this shoot quickly and get it out there, so waiting to find a model wasn't an option. I WAS GOING TO BE THE MODEL. We went to the store, purchased the bath bomb, and I prepared to make my modeli...0
Wedding Preview | Winston + Ben
By Jada Parrish
Winston + Ben's wedding was GORGEOUS!! Yes, with all caps because it was seriously that good!! These two tied the knot at Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville. The venue is amazing with rolling hills, a large estate home, and miles of vineyards. We were lucky enough to do both photography + videography for their weddin...92
Melissa + Brian's Maymont Engagement Shoot
By Jada Parrish
 Melissa + Brian have found their happily ever after in each other, and it's easy to see why! They literally light each other up - I mean just look at those beaming smiles!! Melissa + Brian each have two kids of their own, so it was very important to them to include their kids in their session.  Melissa + Brian e...83
Why Boudoir Photos Make The Best Wedding Gift For Your Groom
By Jada Parrish
You may be sitting there on your phone asking yourself, "What the heck is boudoir?" Other than being a french word for private bedroom, it is also a term used for a style of photography. I consider it to be a modernized version of what many called "glamour shots." Boudoir photoshoots are intimate and sexy shoots where ...0
Wedding Preview | Sarah + Josh
By Jada Parrish
I had been looking forward to this wedding all year! Mostly because Sarah + Josh are the sweetest couple, and The Inn at Warner Hall is one of my very favorite wedding venues. I knew it was going to be a seriously amazing day! I had the day all planned out in my head. I knew every spot I wanted to take portraits at, I...82
Should You Tan or Not Tan Before a Boudoir Shoot?
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
To tan or not to tan: that is the question. Of course, you want to look flawless on the day of your boudoir shoot. Is tanning something you should consider? Whatever you do, do not tan the day before your session! If you want to tan, I suggest spray tan for the sake of avoiding skin cancer. Tanning a week before your sched...0