Christina Chapman Photography Blog

Christina Chapman Photography | Northern VA Wedding Photographer It is official. We have the most amazing, fun-loving, and joy-filled couples ever! No matter where we go, Brides and Grooms that are meant to be CC Couples always find us! Our couples are madly in love, cherish their families, value a genuine connection, and crave so much more than only pretty pictures from their wedding day. They want to see a friend walk into their bridal suite, not just a vendor. They desire a relationship-building experience that not only brings comfort and additional joy to their wedding day but throughout the entire planning process and that is exactly what we give…

Downtown Fredericksburg VA | Engagement Session Christina Chapman Photography It is always such a joy when we have a couple travel to our beautiful city for their engagement session! That is just what Lauren and Michael did! They made the trip from North Carolina to take advantage of the downtown Fredericksburg VA charming downtown city dock area and soak up the last little bit of fall! I can’t tell you how excited I was to see that little hillside nearly covered in the most beautiful spray of yellow and orange leaves! I was quick to announce that we would start right there on that seemingly unimpressive sidewalk! Thankfully Lauren and…

Christina Chapman Photography | Atalaya Castle  Last Saturday we put Fall on hold! Now I know everyone loves Fall and trust me friends so do I! The only thing I love more than Fall is the beach! So when Lauren and Brandon asked if they could have their engagement session at the beach I literally jumped for joy! This was our second trip to the stunning Atalaya Castle in South Carolina! It was even more beautiful than I remembered! Not only was the location gorgeous but the beach holds such a sweet and special meaning to Lauren and Brandon! Every year in November these love birds pack up and head…

Christina Chapman Photography| Blue Ridge Parkway Virgina Fall is my favorite time of year! I love everything about it, the cooler days, crisp air, pumpkin patches, and the changing of leaves! Is there anything more beautiful than a mountain exploding with hues of yellow, orange, green, and deep reds?! Here in Virginia, we are quickly approaching our peak foliage session and I simply cannot wait! We always make it a point to get to the mountains during this time of year and one area we never miss is the Blue Ridge Parkway! The Parkway is incredibly expansive covering 469 miles running through Virginia and North Carolina. We love the Parkway…

Christina Chapman | Maryland Wedding Photographer Heather and Justin’s Maryland Engagement Session was everything!! The Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum was an unforgettable location! Seriously if you have a chance, you should go and spend the day strolling the countless areas and taking a walk on their pebbled shores! As if the location wasn’t already amazing, we were so blessed to have the most stunning sunset I have ever seen! I really couldn’t imagine a sweeter couple to share our first Maryland session with! Heather and Justin are high school sweethearts that we met through a CC Bride alumni! It is such an honor when our CC Couples sing our…