NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Annnnd that’s a wrap! Our last wedding of 2021 is in the books, and it was fantastic! This has been the busiest, most joy-filled, and craziest time of our business! It was a madhouse of nonstop travel, countless all-nighters, and many days running on coffee, five-hour energy, and protein bars! We were on the go so much that I didn’t even really unpack until last weekend! I just left my suitcases half packed and waiting for my next run! It was intense but soul-feeding! I spent every minute away crashing at a friend or family’s home being loved on and told to get some…

Virginia Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman When I started this business, I wasn’t sure if I would ever want to be a wedding photographer. The thought of making a mistake seemed so heavy at the time. I couldn’t imagine being responsible for one of the most memorable days in a couple’s life. Over the years, my heart changed, and I felt drawn to serve couples. Of course, weddings are beautiful and joyful, but it goes so much deeper than that for me. I have been asked many times why you want to do weddings? It seems so stressful and consuming. Why not do something different? To bring joy and peace…

Eco-Friendly Wedding | Christina Chapman It’s so exciting to see how our couples plan and curate their wedding day in a way that reflects their love and beliefs! Rachel and Josh’s gorgeous wedding was our first Eco-Friendly, sustainable wedding! I love when we get to experience a first for weddings! It was so fun to see all of the ways that Rachel and Josh found to minimize the imprint their wedding day would have on the environment! One of my favorites was Rachels gorgeous gown! It was created just for her by Wear Your Love, a fantastic company that spiralizes in custom, form-fitting, zero waste gowns! Their guests received a…

VA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Nicole and Ryan are married, and it was a gorgeous event! Southern elegancy at its best! Everywhere we looked, there were tiny details perfectly planned and thought out to reflect the romantic and elegant barn wedding of Nicole and Ryan’s dreams! With all the beautiful details and memorable moments, there was one part of the day that I will never forget when I think of Nicole and Ryan, their ceremony. Nicole and Ryan choose to write their vows and read them aloud. They both spoke of their journey to each other and how much they love one another. Ryan and Nicole both mentioned the…

Maryland Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman Fall is here, and with it comes weddings galore and all the things that make fall unforgettable! What’s not to love about fall? A few of my favorite fall things are cozy sweaters, cooler weather, falling leaves, so now that I find myself much farther North, I get to experience some natural foliage! Like the real deal, hardwood trees, as far as you can see, bursting with shades of yellow, red, orange, and tree! Because of this, I will never get enough of it and all of our fall-loving couples! Heather and Justin’s wedding was just about perfect because the weather was amazing; there…

The Mansion at Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Christina Chapman Photography Lauren and Michael’s wedding at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes was breathtaking! Absolutely every aspect of the day was perfectly curated to create a timeless elegance that reflected Lauren and Michael’s love for each other and their families! This was definitely a big family affair full of joy and laughter, all wrapped up in a gorgeous bow! With all of the beauty that surrounded the day, there was a ton of it; but what was most beautiful was the love, and honor Lauren and Michael showed their families. They happily showered everyone there with their attention and affection while giving…

Christina Chapman Photography | Virginia Wedding Photographer Oh, happy day! One week ago, a glorious thing happened; Natalie and Parker finally welcomed their family and friends to the beautiful Cross + Main to celebrate their commitment to each other! Natalie and Parker’s wedding day was more than two years in the making! This sweet duos wedding fell victim to the countless Covid shutdowns, not once but twice! The invitations were ordered then again with the new date and ordered again with the latest new date. Thankfully the last date was actually going to happen! August seventh, twenty twenty-one! All of the flowers, the dresses, the details, and the beautiful venue…

Wow, what a glorious fall wedding season this has been! We have been honored the share in the love and joy of so many weddings that it is hard to believe that we just photographed our last 2019 wedding. It was bittersweet working on this blog feature but I really couldn’t be happier that we finished our season with Amber and Robert’s beautiful winter wedding! Every person there was woven together with the love Amber and Robert share So often at weddings, we think about the pretty parts, the idea of two people becoming one and the joining of families. As we moved through the day from getting ready to…

I’ll share a secret with you, those first few moments of meeting everyone and hugging our Bride on her wedding day is the best part of the entire day for us! We get to take off our photographer hats and share in the joy and excitement that fills the air! We meet family and friends and admire all the little details that our Bride has chosen to be a part of her day! Most often some of the sweet most intimate parts of a wedding take place in the Bridal Suite. That’s where a Mother helps her daughter put on her wedding dress and where a Father hugs his little…