Rebecca and Nils showed up to their engagement session looking like movie stars arriving to a red carpet! These two are getting married next September in Northern Virginia. Rebecca and Nils requested a natural look for their location because they wanted both privacy and beautiful backgrounds for their session. Blue Valley Vineyard was the perfect […]

When Alex reached out about a brand shoot, I was so excited! We met for the first-time last year after getting connected through Honeybook. Alex has such a kindhearted spirit and I’ve loved getting to know her and see her business grow over the past year. Alex is a wedding photographer, so we wanted to […]

It’s launch day!!! Welcome to the updated Jontell Vanessa Photography website and blog! I can’t believe I started this little business of mine five years ago! Over the past five years, JVP has grown in ways that I never could have imagined. My first website will always have a special place in my heart, but […]

Hi friends! It’s Jasmine Lowery here from Agape Love Events. I’m OVERJOYED that my sweet friend Jontell would allow me to speak with you all about why all bridal couples should invest in a day-of/month-of wedding coordinator for your wedding celebration!

I’m excited about today’s post because I finally get to rave all about the Hustle in Heels conference!!! Attending a conference was at the top of my to-do list this year and I am SO thankful that I had the opportunity to attend the Hustle in Heels at Airlie Conference Center in Warrenton, VA. I had been looking forward to it for weeks and it did not disappoint!

I am so excited about sharing Sinta’s beautiful University of Virginia senior portrait session! It was pouring as I drove down to Charlottesville, but the sun broke out just before the beginning of her session and we got the most gorgeous evening light.

I love how Richmond engagement sessions allow for the perfect mix of both causal and classy backdrops. Andrea suggested the murals for their first location in their casual attire and I love how well the colors work together. Then, we popped over to the State Capitol Building where these two looked like celebrities. Thiel had a personalized tux that was complemented perfectly by Andrea’s sparkly gold gown

I am so excited to share Rai’s Design Event Planning on the blog today! If you love elegant design and yummy desserts, today’s post will speak directly to your heart!

If you love food, then today’s blog post is for you! I first discovered NoBull Burger in my Social Entrepreneurship class during my last semester of undergrad – I was so inspired by their company’s vision and the heart behind their business. NoBull is a family owned business based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their burgers are handcrafted and made with healthy ingredients….

It was a very rainy day, but Allyson and Binit focused on what was most important to them: being with the people they loved and starting their forever. Their family and bridal party rallied around them to ensure they had the perfect wedding day despite…