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Stories, Places & Everything In Between

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Real weddings, familiar places, helpful tips, and a little behind the scenes from a Virginia photographer, Living along the blue ridge mountains.
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A smiling mother in a blue dress holds her baby on a rattan daybed with neutral cushions and a potted plant nearby.

October 2nd, 2026

Curate Roanoke | A Light Filled Photography Studio Rental in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia

Around Southwest Virginia
Couple in wedding attire sharing a romantic outdoor picnic by a lake, surrounded by flowers, fruit, and elegant table settings.

October 2nd, 2026

A Garden Wedding Styled Shoot at Big Spring Farm | Lexington, Virginia

Weddings
Four people in kilts stand on a rocky overlook at sunset with panoramic mountain views in the background.

September 30th, 2026

McAfee's Knob Elopement: Cassidy and Matthew's Celtic Wedding | Featured in Virginia Wedding Magazine

Weddings
Cattle grazing on lush green farm with picnic tables and scenic rolling hills in the background on a clear sunny day.

August 2nd, 2026

Scottish Highland Cows at Whiskey Springs Farm | Blacksburg, Virginia

Around Southwest Virginia
Family of four holding hands in a green meadow with mountain views and golden sunlight in the background.

June 30th, 2026

How to Download, Save, and Print Your Photography Gallery | Madison Rae Photographs | Client Guide

Planning & Tips
Family of four walking barefoot on a sandy beach at sunset, parents holding hands with two young children.

May 23rd, 2026

What to Wear for Family Photos | Roanoke VA Photographer

Planning & Tips
Four people in kilts stand on a rocky overlook at sunset with sweeping mountain views in the background.

 

FEATURED IN PRINT

A Love Story Worth Sharing

Some wedding days leave you with stories worth telling. This intimate Virginia elopement was one of them,

and I was so excited to see it featured in a magazine. Take a look at the day, the details, and the moments that made it so special.

 

read the featured story
Couple performing handfasting ceremony at sunset on mountain overlook, bride in black dress, groom in tartan kilt.
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