Excited to finally share Alexandra & Matt's engagement session at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve! We had a great time exploring the trails with these two; dancing on the dock, and chasing down a summer sunset~* Wishing these two all the best as they plan their destination wedding! #applebaumofmyeye #engagementsession #engaged #roanokevaphotography

Last weekend we met up with Allie Greene & Spencer Sauter, who traveled down from Cincinnati, Ohio to revisit the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where they first met and fell in love! Mel & I had an amazing time getting to know this epic couple, as they gave us a tour of their favorite spots around campus. We explored the Hahn Gardens, the Duck Pond, the Drill Field, and so many other great spots, were the couple shared many special memories from their days

Spending the evening with Laura and David by the water was wonderful. The warm spring weather was perfect, and the water was calm and blue. These two were so natural and sweet together, that capturing their love was a breeze! Both are wonderful elementary teachers who love working with their kids, and also love travel and adventure. In fact, David proposed while the couple were on an adventure together in Germany! We can't wait to photograph their big day at our favorite venu

I woke up to the sound of pouring rain at 3:00 AM and panic set in - Oh no! This morning was Kaitlin & Jonathan's engagement session, and they had traveled all the way down from Richmond for the occasion. I texted Kaitlin and we all held our breath until sunrise - I had nightmares about the shoot, waking up every hour until it was finally time to make the call. The rain had subsided to a drizzle, but we agree that the yellow fields, which we had originally planned on for the

My how time has flown! Last year I shot a sunrise session with these two love-birds, and now they are engaged!! I can't wait for my cousin, Adaline, to marry the love her life, and move to Callaway so we will once again be neighbors; this time as ol' married folk! ;) We celebrated their engagement with all the heart eyes and heart-shaped balloons, and explored the Floyd Eco Village where Adaline & Kosal will be tying the knot this summer. Afterwards, we all hiked the mountain

Erin & Merritt are getting married!! Mel and I met with this sweet couple at Erin's family' property in Ferrum, Virginia for their engagement session this fall. We had a great time getting to know these two and their fur-babies! First we played with the pups and then danced in the leaves on the family property, where the couple will be celebrating their wedding next year! Then, we took a ride on the gator with Erin's dad to explore the property and mountain trails, where Erin

For Marcus and Kate's session, we took a stroll through the park on a breezy July evening. Kate had a custom, blue umbrella with red accents to represent one of her favorite bands, Phish. Her diamond was dazzling, and her smile was beaming as she walked hand in hand with her fiancé, Marcus. I can't wait to see this sweet duo agin in August for their wedding! Congratulations on your engagement, Marcus & Kate! #engaged #engagementphotography #tiedye #cutecouple #summerlove #mar

Matt Swarm & Bri Eades met up with me at Carvins Cove in Roanoke, Virginia for this stunning sunset session by the water. We were just in time to catch the last little bit of light as it faded behind the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordering the cove. This playful couple didn't hesitate when I asked if they would be willing to wade in the lake for some photos! I love it when I get to work with adventurous couples who are full of love and laughter, and have a bit of a wild side! The

When Billie, one of my 2018 brides, asked me to capture her best friend, Victoria's, surprise proposal, I couldn't have be more excited! Victoria's boyfriend, Hunter, along with her squad of Ferrum College besties had the whole thing planned to perfection. We started the session with Victoria under the impression that we were taking photos to celebrate her graduation, and we were! However, those weren't the only photos planned for the day! After photos with friends and family

I met with Cassie & Andy for their mini engagement session at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on an unusually warm and sunny January evening! The lights had just been lit in the Hotel's historical magnolia, and we had fun exploring the grounds and sharing laughs along the way. Congratulations, Cassie & Andy! Here's to a bright future ahead~* #oncloudcline #andycline #cassiemann #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementsession #roanokeengagement #roanokephotogra