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Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing the engagement of a wonderful couple, Courtney and Christian, at the breathtaking Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia. The January weather was unseasonably perfect, providing a beautiful backdrop for their love story. The estate's elegant architecture offered stunning scenery that made this photo session truly memorable. Congratulations to this beautiful couple on their engagement!
Right in the heart of downtown, Tresca on 8th is a Lynchburg wedding venue that would be perfect for your wedding day. Whether you’re looking for a space to host both your ceremony and reception or just the reception itself, this venue has everything you need for an unforgettable day.
Tresca on 8th is packed with charm. The stone walls on the second floor create a gorgeous, textured backdrop for photos. It gives every shot a romantic, timeless vibe. The grand staircase? It’s the perfect spot for a dramatic entrance (or even a sneaky moment to catch your breath!). Outside, the stunning exterior architecture provides plenty of options for outdoor portraits that you’ll love looking back on.
Getting ready on your wedding day should feel special. At Tresca, it’s just that. The getting-ready rooms are spacious and cozy, giving you and your wedding party plenty of room to relax and enjoy the pre-ceremony excitement. These rooms help set the tone for a stress-free day whether it’s sipping on mimosas or sharing last-minute laughs.
There’s just something about being downtown. Tresca on 8th captures the best of Lynchburg’s historic charm while still feeling modern and fresh. Your guests will love the convenience of the location, and the vibe of the venue fits seamlessly with a range of wedding styles. You could have any type of wedding there from elegant and formal to laid-back and fun.
One of the best things about Tresca on 8th? Robin, Bethany and their team! They go above and beyond to make sure your day runs smoothly, from helping you plan every little detail to cheering you on as you walk down the aisle. I love getting to work with them each time I shoot a wedding there.
If you’re dreaming of a Lynchburg wedding venue with character, beauty, and people who truly care about making your day perfect, Tresca on 8th is the place to be. Schedule a tour and see why this downtown gem is loved by so many couples!
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful and intimate wedding at Old Pate Chapel. Despite the chilly January weather, Joanna and Brandon were brave enough to venture outside for some of their photos. There’s something special about capturing a bride and groom against the natural beauty of the season.
Congratulations to the beautiful couple, Joanna and Brandon on their marriage! Thank you for allowing me to to capture your big day. Here’s to many years of happiness and cherished memories together.
Old Pate Chapel stands as a testament to its elegant charm. It was originally constructed in 1964. But, this historic chapel has been renovated to provide an intimate setting for couples seeking a memorable wedding experience.
A Venue Rich in History and Beauty
Old Pate Chapel exudes a classic ambiance, featuring tall white columns and high ceilings that create a spacious yet intimate atmosphere. Its architectural beauty makes it a sought-after location for couples desiring a traditional chapel wedding. The chapel comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests, ensuring that your closest family and friends can share in your special day.
Modern Amenities for Your Comfort
While retaining its historic charm, the chapel is equipped with modern amenities to enhance your wedding experience. It boasts a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, ensuring that your ceremony is both visually and audibly captivating. Additionally, the venue offers well-appointed dressing rooms for the bride, groom, and their respective parties, providing comfortable spaces to prepare for the ceremony.
Adjacent Reception Venue: The Bottling Co. Reception Hall
For couples planning both their ceremony and reception, the proximity of The Bottling Co. Reception Hall is a significant advantage. Located adjacent to the chapel, this charmingly vintage venue, situated in the former Donald Duck Soda bottling facility, offers a seamless transition from ceremony to celebration. Its rustic charm and ample space make it ideal for hosting wedding receptions, allowing guests to move effortlessly between the two locations.
Booking and Policies
To ensure a smooth planning process, it's essential to be aware of the chapel's booking policies. Rental of the Old Pate Chapel to the facilities for two hours the day before the ceremony for a rehearsal and four hours on the day of the wedding. The Liberty University Events Office assists with scheduling details and provides an on-site facility coordinator to oversee the event. It's important to note that the chapel is not available on Sundays, and all events must align with the university's policies and mission.
Capturing Your Special Moments
The Old Pate Chapel and its surroundings offer a picturesque backdrop for wedding photography. Many couples have beautifully documented their weddings here, with the chapel's elegant interiors and the scenic university campus providing stunning photo opportunities. Photographers appreciate the natural light and historic charm that enhance every shot.
Contact Information
For more details or to schedule a tour of the Old Pate Chapel, you can reach out to the Liberty University Events Office:
Phone: (434) 592-3511
Email: events@liberty.edu
Choosing the Old Pate Chapel for your wedding ensures a blend of historic elegance and modern convenience, set within the inspiring environment of Liberty University. It's a venue where cherished memories are made, and love stories begin their new chapters.
Lynchburg, Virginia, is the beautiful destination for family reunions and large group vacations. It’s no wonder families love gathering here. Whether you're planning on renting a spacious vacation home, or hosting a celebration at a local event space it’s important to capture the moment with professional family photos.
As a Lynchburg photographer, I specialize in working with large and small families to create timeless portraits that celebrate your unique bond. Extended family sessions are a wonderful way to commemorate your gathering. And they’re perfect for creating memories that will last for generations.
Lynchburg and it’s surrounding areas offer a variety of venues and outdoor spaces that are ideal for family reunions. The city’s parks provide gorgeous natural backdrops for your photos. These locations offer plenty of space for big groups to gather and allow kids to run around while still being close to scenic spots for your session. Additionally, many vacation rentals in the area are designed to accommodate extended families, making it convenient to plan a reunion.
Large family photo sessions can feel overwhelming to plan, but that’s where I come in. As your Lynchburg photographer, I’ll guide you through the process to ensure everything runs smoothly. From giving you tips on how to plan your outfits to selecting the best time of day for optimal lighting. I’ll make sure your session is stress-free and enjoyable.
During the session, I’ll capture a variety of groupings. We can capture the entire family, smaller family units, grandparents with grandchildren, cousins, and candid moments that showcase the love and laughter of your reunion. My goal is to make everyone feel comfortable so your personalities shine through in the photos.
Plan Ahead: Book your session early to ensure availability, especially during peak seasons.
Coordinate Outfits: Choose a color palette that complements the location and ensures a cohesive look without being too matchy-matchy.
Communicate: Let everyone know the schedule and location in advance so the day runs smoothly.
Have Fun: The best photos come from genuine moments, so relax and enjoy the time with your family.
Lynchburg is a special place, and having professional photos taken during your family reunion is a meaningful way to remember the experience. If you’re planning a family gathering in the area, I’d love to work with you to capture those cherished moments as your Lynchburg photographer. Let’s create beautiful memories together!
I love living a short drive from Liberty University. There is so much going on there! I am a long time wedding photographer, but my favorite thing as of late has been doing Liberty University graduation photos! There are so many amazing students there who have some incredible futures up ahead.
I usually do mini photo sessions at DeMoss Hall. It’s a great place for Liberty University graduation photos. It combines elegance with the essence of the university, making it ideal for capturing that iconic graduation feel. You can never go wrong with photos here. They always turn out wonderful, rain or shine!
Congratulations on your upcoming Liberty University graduation!! If you’re one of the many online students of Liberty University planning on traveling to Lynchburg, VA for your graduation ceremony, reach out! I offer 30 minute mini sessions. Graduation is such a huge milestone, and capturing those moments on campus is a perfect way to commemorate it!
Graduation caps and gowns are classic but you are welcome to include props that represent your journey and achievements at Liberty University. Regardless, my guidance in posing will help you feel confident and shine in front of the camera during your Liberty University Graduation session.
Congratulations to Samantha & Justin on their Engagement! So glad to have captured what is left of the fall colors at Sweet Briar last week. And thankfully we finished up just before the rain came. Looking forward to this beautiful couple’s wedding next fall!
The Farmhouse at Veritas located in Afton, VA was the backdrop for this surprise proposal/engagement session! She was surprised!! The fall colors were so pretty this time of year. Congratulations to the beautiful couple: Kristen & Jonathan!
LCA Senior Class of 2025: Lily! So glad we captured some of the fall colors at Sweet Briar before they were gone. Congratulations to this beautiful young lady, Lily!
Congratulations Lauren & Charlie! This couple was brave enough to get into the cold water in October and it turned out beautiful!
I recently had the chance to photograph an engagement session at Winridge Manor with Hadley and Francis. Let me tell you, it was absolutely gorgeous! I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding here not long ago. The venue is such a beautiful place because of its gorgeous gardens and stunning architecture. It is the perfect backdrop for engagement and wedding photos!
From the very first shot, you could immediately feel the love and excitement between Hadley and Francis. It made every moment so easy and fun to capture. As we walked around the grounds of Winridge Manor, they fully embraced the beautiful scenery around them. We wandered through the lush gardens. Of course we had to take some photos by the grand columns on the venue's front porch. Each location we visited seemed to add something special to their photos, bringing out even more of their connection.
Hadley’s dresses were perfect for the setting. They complemented the natural beauty of the surroundings. One of my favorite moments was when we found a spot by the greenery. Hadley and Francis shared a sweet kiss while the sunlight peeked through the trees behind them. It’s moments like these I love to capture in photos.
I can’t wait to see what their wedding day holds, but for now, these photos are such a beautiful reflection of the love they share. The session was a perfect glimpse into the beautiful adventure that awaits this sweet couple. Congratulations Hadley and Francis!
Madison and Michael’s Winridge Manor wedding was absolutely stunning! This venue provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. Winridge has a gorgeous lawn filled with mature trees. It creates an intimate place for a wedding. The manor itself was built in 1910 and it reflects the rich history Virginia has. I have to say, their wedding was truly unforgettable.
The day started with Michael looking dashing in his tailored suit. He looked so ready to marry the love of his life. Madison, glowing in her beautiful lace gown, shared some quiet moments with her bridesmaids before the ceremony. Madison and Michael’s wedding invitations, soft floral designs, and the classic touches of their decor fit nicely together for some flat lay photos. It’s important to me to capture all the little details so you can cherish the memories of everything you’ve planned for your special day. Arranging these elements together to create the perfect photos is always fun! And these photos really encapsulate the essence of the day.
Madison and Michael’s Winridge Manor wedding ceremony was picture-perfect. It was held on the lush green lawn. They were married right in front of a gorgeous white gazebo with a beautiful floral arrangement. It was so beautiful to witness the love shared between this couple. Their vows were heartfelt. And their first kiss as husband and wife was met with applause from family and friends.
Following the ceremony, the couple celebrated with their loved ones during a lovely reception. A sweet touch was added with a cupcake display, adding a fun and personal flair to their celebration.
Madison and Michael’s Winridge Manor wedding was the perfect celebration of their love. Congratulations to the beautiful couple! May you have a long and happy marriage!
This Old Pate Chapel wedding was perfect! Congratulations to the beautiful couple Minh & Caleb!
Congratulations to the beautiful couple: Kirsten & Wyatt! Here’s a few favorites from their Sweet Briar session last week…
Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA was the backdrop for Minh & Caleb’s Engagement photos. Congratulations to this beautiful, soon-to-be married couple!
Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom: Faith & Caleb!!
This Lynchburg wedding day was so pretty for Ankita & Will who married last weekend. Congratulations to this beautiful and sweet couple!
Savannah wanted to have cherry blossoms in her photos so we made sure to plan for the perfect time for her Lynchburg senior session!
If your son or daughter is a senior graduating in 2025, make sure to plan ahead for their senior photos so you can secure your favorite Lynchburg photographer! Lynchburg senior sessions tend to fill up quickly, especially by January, so it’s best to book early. Senior year is a pivotal time in your child’s life, and you’ll want to capture these memories before they head off to college. Senior photos serve many important purposes. Some schools use them for slideshows at rallies or hang them up in the hallways, while others allow them in the yearbook. But the most common use is for graduation announcements! These cards are sent to family and friends to share the exciting news of your child’s graduation, and sometimes include details like their future plans, whether it’s a specific college they’ll be attending or a career path they’re pursuing. It's a wonderful way to celebrate and share this milestone!
Early spring is a great time to schedule senior photos, especially if you want to get them back in time for graduation announcements. While many seniors opt for fall Lynchburg senior sessions, spring offers a beautiful backdrop with fresh blooms and vibrant colors. For example, Savannah’s session was done in early April, which gave us the perfect timing to capture the season and still have enough time to print the photos for family and friends. Keep in mind that cherry blossoms only bloom for a few weeks, so if you want those in your session, it's important to book early to take advantage of that short window! Planning ahead ensures you’ll have everything ready in time for graduation.
Congratulations to Savannah and her family on this exciting milestone. Best wishes to her as she embarks on this new chapter at the University of West Florida!
This beautiful March wedding was held at the University of Richmond Canon Chapel followed by a reception at the VA Museum of Fine Arts. Take a look at some of my favorites of this gorgeous couple’s day! Congratulations Claire & Sam!!
A February wedding at The Mill at Fine Creek! Congratulations to the beautiful and fun couple Meredith and Brandon! Here are some highlights…
