The air was fragrant, the weather was lovely and we were right on the water and in the shade of palm trees and Spanish moss.

We were so excited when Anna and David decided to have us join them for their wedding at the Winterbourne Inn in Jacksonville.

 The trip from Florida to Virginia is just a bit long when you’re in love. From now on, there is no separating these two.

xoxo Michael and Carina

shot on fuji400h and Portra800 film <3

Vendor Credits: Venue: Winterbourne Inn on the St. Johns - Wedding Planner: Cathy Dees – Caterers: Winterbourne Inn - Shoes: coming soon - Bridal Hair and Makeup: Jessica Browning - Cake: Alicia Loves Cakes - Floral: Happily Ever After - Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse - DJ: DJs to Go - Paper Goods: DIY and Etsy - Officiant: Dee - Assisted by Jonas Mueller – Film development: Photovision

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Virginia Film Wedding Photographers at West Manor

Just a few weeks after their engagement session, Sabina and Brent, college sweethearts and the very best of friends, married in Lynchburg.

The day could not have been more lovely.

Even the rain could not diminish the happy celebration that brought their family together from across the country.

Sabina and Brent, it is our hope that the joy of your wedding accompanies you on your journey through life together.

Vendor Credits:

Venue: The Bedford Columns (Preparation) and West Manor Estates (Reception)- Caterers: Stephanie Fees  with West Manor Estates - Dress: Tiffany’s Bridal – Shoes: Kate Spade - Bridal Hair and Makeup: b.Jane - Cake: La Bella Torta - Cinematography: Fowler Studios - Floral: The Arrangement Company - Menswear: Jos. A. Bank - Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang - DJ: Alan Dever - Paper Goods: Invitations by Dawn - Officiant: Father Salvador Ananuevo - Jewelry: coming soon – Film development: Photovision 

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BRONTIDE:Brontide (n.) the low rumble of distant thunder.

 | Design & Styling: Ginny Au | Hair & Makeup: Mimi and Taylor | Floral Design: Sarah Winward | Paper and Calligraphy: Meghan Kay Sadler | Photo Lab Sponsor: PhotoVision | Photo Lab Developer: Richard Photo Lab | Film Sponsor: Fuji Film | Table Linens & Rentals: 12th Table | Venue: Cuffey’s Cove Ranch | Dress: Houghton NYC | Earrings:Melissa Joy Manning | Model: Sierra Lippert of Scout Model Agency All images photographed at the Erich McVey Workshop 

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Stephanie and Jonathan are adventurers.They began their love story in NYC, and recently decided to begin their marriage together in New Orleans.

They go where their hearts take them.

Their romantic summer wedding took place at the campus of the College of William and Mary. The outdoor ceremony at the William and Mary Alumni House under a big tree was intimate and beautiful.

Stephanie and Jonathan, it was such an honor to document your love story. From Gloucester to Williamsburg, to the Big Apple, to New Orleans, there’s no doubt about it - you two are “going places.”

xoxo Michael and Carina

We absolutely loved working with our favorite videography team, The Girl Tyler and will share their video with you soon!

Vendor Credits: Venue: William and Mary Alumni House - Caterers: The Catering Company – Shoes: Anne Klein - Bridal Hair: Split Endz - Bridal Makeup: Emma Sanz Makeup - Cake: Helen Titcomb - Cinematography: The Girl Tyler - Floral: Events in Bloom - Menswear: Charles Tyrwhitt - Musicians: Vinyl Headlights - Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas - Officiant: Storybook Events - Jewelry: Suzy B Jewelry – Assisted by the wonderful Kristine DeCillis 

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Sabina and Brent will be husband and wife in just a few days! We are so excited that their film scans came back just in time for us to share our faves from their engagement session before the big day.

We explored the campus of their alma mater, Christopher Newport University, together and took photos until the sun went down. It was so nice to go to all the places that are so special to them as a couple: the corner they first met, the bench of the first kiss…

Sabina and Brent will celebrate their wedding at the West Manor Inn by Lynchburg, Virginia. We can hardly wait!

xoxo M+C

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For Brenna and Dave’s engagement session, we went back to where it all began.

They’ve been together for almost a decade, but this was where it started.

Brenna and Dave began their friendship when she was still a student at Maryvale in Baltimore, Maryland.

“This is where I came to meet you for the dance, remember?” we heard as we walked around the campus.

Since then, their relationship has only been strengthened… their friendship, deepened.

We can’t say just how excited we are about their wedding next June!

xoxo M+C

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Asya and Brandon got married at the beautiful Christopher Newport University in Hampton Roads. The traditional ceremony in the university’s own chapel was so moving. Asya’s long cathedral-style veil was just made for this classic wedding day. It was dancing around in the wind as we were taking their portraits and it just made for the prettiest bridal portraits. The pink and purple floral arrangements were carefully put together by the bride herself.

We are so in love with the hospitality of Asya and Brandon’s families. And as a majority of Asya’s family had traveled from far away (Italy, Armenia, Germany..) for their wedding, the atmosphere was full of energy, joy and culture.

Asya and Brandon are a perfect fit; loving, motivated and fun. Their wedding day was a perfect reflection of them.

xoxo Michael and Carina

film developed by Richard Photo Lab

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Cameron and Julia may be from Ohio, but for their wedding, they returned with their lovely families to their alma mater… The College of William and Mary.

Julia and her bridesmaids began their day at the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.

The weather – it could not have been more perfect. It was just that sort of ideal day in May that every bride and groom dreams of having.

The Wren Building is one of the most historic places in Williamsburg. Not only is it special to them as William and Mary alumni, but Cameron is a doctoral student and future history professor.

They could not have picked a more perfect spot for their first look. On the steps of the Wren Building, she fell into his arms, and they laughed… They are not only lovers, after all – they’re best friends.

From their touching wedding ceremony at Lake Matoaka’s amphitheater, the procession of cheering friends and family over the Crim Dell bridge, and which finally paraded into the Sunken Garden as the sun was setting, their wedding is etched into our hearts.

Cam and Julia danced and danced through the Garden as the sun set behind the trees. Their reception saw friends and family, young and old alike, moving tables to make way for a Virginia reel.

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Sometimes you meet people and experience things that forge memories so strong you’ll forever associate with a certain place. Cameron and Julia, you made history in all of our hearts and there won’t be a time we pass by the Sunken Garden that we won’t pause to remember your beautiful wedding.

xoxo Michael and Carina

Williamsburg Virginia Wedding Photographer | Michael and Carina Photography

Vendor credits:

Film: fuji400h, ilford 3200, portra 800 developed by Richard Photo Lab

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Inn at Warner Hall Wedding Photographers | Michael and Carina Photography | Inn at Warner Hall wedding photos

Kim and Brian’s wedding at the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Virginia simply took our breath away. It was exactly how a celebration of two people – and two families – coming together should be.

The beautiful venue was a gorgeous backdrop for the romantic outdoor ceremony, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Kim looked like a princess in her Jenny Packham dress.

These two are more than just lovers. They are friends; friends that share an adventurous spirit that has led them around the world together. From North Carolina, to the jungles of Africa… culminating in a breathtaking, elegant wedding in the quiet of rural Gloucester County. From the time of their engagement session last Fall, to now, we’ve had the honor of getting to know them as friends, too.  It makes it all the more special to be able to share these images now.

We were so thrilled that everything just came together for their wedding day.   Kim and Brian had an absolutely fantastic team of vendors who came together to make their wedding beautiful. We’re especially happy to have had The Herrintons, a fantastic cinematography team and friends of ours, there to document their day on video. Their “moving pictures” are at the end of this blog.

Kim and Brian, it was such an honor photographing your wedding. We know this is just the beginning of the next chapter of your love story!

xoxo Michael and Carina

This is a fantastic video from The Herrintons, who were there with us all day, from start to finish, documenting Kim and Brian’s day on video.

Vendor Credits: Venue: The Inn at Warner Hall - Caterers: The Inn at Warner Hall - Dress: Jenny Packham from Rizik’s of DC – Shoes: Jimmy Choo - Bridal Hair and Makeup: Grumption by Meggie - Cake: Courthouse Cake Company - Cupcakes: Georgetown Cupcakes - Cinematography: Herrington Weddings - Floral: Williamsburg Floral - Menswear: Jos. A. Bank - Bridesmaid Dresses: Nordstrom/JCrew - DJ: DJ on the Side - Paper Goods: Minted - Officiant: Dr. Marlys Rixey - Jewelry: coming soon – Musicians: coming soon – Assisted by the wonderful Meagan Abell – Film development: Richard Photo Lab 

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Virginia Film Wedding Photographers | Michael and Carina Photography | Kristen Lynne Photography

Like us, Kristen has a special love of film and all things “wedding.”

She’s assisted us on a wedding and has become a wonderful source of support.

She’s an extremely talented photographer who just took the big leap this year to go full-time!

Over the past year, we’ve watched her grow into an amazing artist.

Lee has been Kristen’s constant source of support as she has undertaken some major new steps in her life towards being a full-time photographer.

He’s her best friend, and a natural when it comes to strumming the ukulele.

We had a lovely time capturing their love on film in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia.

As if it couldn’t get any better, our brief walk through the downtown historic district was topped off by an awesome band that played for Lee and Kristen.

They forgot about us, about the world around them, and just danced. And it was as beautiful as they are.

Lee + Kristen, we’re so thankful to have you both as friends and look forward to where the future takes you!!

xoxo Michael and Carina

film: fuji400h & Kodak Portra 800 (dancing) developed by Richard Photo Lab

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