Senior Sneak Peek

Double the seniors...double the fun! Just a sneak peek of this lovely pair's senior portraits. 

More to come soon! 

Interested in booking senior portraits? Visit www.jbwardseniors.wordpress.com to find all the info you need to get started! 

{to doubling your fun}

-jbw-

Taylor & Anthony

I love Sundays. As much as I like Saturdays there's just something special about Sundays.  Sunday is the day I rest, relax and rejuvenate. I love the renewed focus that I get after an energizing and uplifting service at Lifepoint. I love the quality of the time I get to spend with those I love because Sundays are the days you can let go of whats going on at work and just enjoy. I love that Sunday is the one day that the rush, rush, rush of life feels just a little bit slower. 

This past Sunday was an even greater treat as we spent it with my best friend Taylor and her 

boyfriend Anthony in downtown Fredericksburg. A nice lunch at Capital Ale House, an hour or so 

exploring all the offerings in the antique and vintage stores, and (less enjoyable) a few rain showers. 

No rain can stop me from pulling out the camera though! We were lucky enough that the showers paused for a bit a gave us a nice window to get some great shots of the two together.  

Prepare yourself for cute, cuddly, kisses, and just plain out lovey-doveyness! 

{to a Sunday kind of love}

-jbw-

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Bri + Brian + Baby

First things first - congratulations to this beautiful couple on the birth of their beautiful baby GIRL! 

Bri and Brian chose not to know the gender of their baby before birth; how exciting! As evidenced in these photos - before her arrival they were anxiously awaiting and excited for the best surprise of their lives. They got their surprise just last week and let me tell you, she's a beauty. 

This day earlier this summer wasn't just special because it was their maternity shoot - it was also their sixth wedding anniversary. If that doesn't spell L-O-V-E then I don't know what does! It is my hope that one day their daughter will look at these photos and see just how much joy she brought her parents before she was even born. I hope these images become her treasure and reminder that she is dearly, deeply loved by two amazing people. 

{to joy; little, tiny, precious bundles of it}

-jbw-

Ashley & Dallas - A VMI Engagement

Dallas is the younger brother to one of my very best friends from college. I've known him since he was just a young guy and have been able to watch him grow into an absolutely outstanding young man. I am thankful too, that along the way I've been able to get to know his (now) wife Ashley, as she is sweetness in its purest form!

On the day these photos were taken, Dallas commissioned in the Army. The following day; he graduated from VMI (Virginia Military Institute, the location for this shoot) and the following Saturday, he married his beautiful wife. What a week! 

I am so glad I was able to freeze in time a few moments from an undoubtedly momentous week in this couples life.  My words can not and will never do justice in explaining their deep love and affection for one another. 

My hope is that these images do.  

{to the best week of your life}

-jbw-

{Dallas - Thank you for your commitment to defending our freedom by serving in our nation's military. The Army is blessed to have you and any man or woman will be lucky to serve beside you. You make me proud and I have the highest expectations for your future success in the service because I know you won't only meet them, you'll exceed them.}

Erica & Scotty - Married Love

"...love aint a thing, love is a verb; you gotta show, show, show me." John Mayer

You show, I capture.

...

Erica and Scott have been married just over a year now. Being University of Virginia grads (wa-hoo-wa!) it only seemed natural that they wanted to have some portraits done on grounds before they head out to California for Erica to being graduate school. The Lawn at UVA is gorgeous enough and I soon found out that it gets even better - the lawn is flanked with beautiful tended gardens! Every corner played host to yet another lovely spot and the spring sunset beamed with perfection. 

Erica has become a very close friend of mine since moving to Culpeper and while I am ecstatic for her and Scott to begin their new journey in California (and I am also excited to visit); I will miss them so much! 

Ya'll, I wish you nothing short of the absolute best as you make your way westward in a few weeks. I am so glad I had the chance to capture your love in action. 

{to the journey}

-jbw-