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Celebrate Spring : Portrait Special!

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:54:34 +0000

It's that time of year where the trees are starting to develop buds and 60 degrees has us running for our shorts and t-shirts! I can't wait for the weather to warm up finally and in anticipation I'm offering a Spring Portrait Special. So let's break out the calendars and pick a date to get your family portraits updated! Reserve your spot now!

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Married : Cassandra & Igor

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:44:52 +0000

Yay!! After a very long courtship Cassandra and Igor tied the knot finally! I love this couple, they are so sweet and adorable together. They braved frigid temperatures and even snow for their engagement session recently and the payback was beautiful weather on their wedding day. I started my day at Cassandra's mothers... Read more..

Sneak Peek! Virginia Winery Wedding

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:38:24 +0000

A sneak peek of a beautiful Virginia winery wedding this past weekend at King Family Vineyards!

Love It! Hate It! : Birthday Edition!

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:40:05 +0000

Wow it has been awhile since I shared some things I love and maybe one thing that I hate but I figured a birthday edition was just the ticket to get me out of my slump! So if you are friends with me on Facebook you know that my birthday was on Sunday because you know Facebook won't let you forget with their handy dandy never goes away reminders ;). Thank you everyone for the wond... Read more..

Sneak Peek! Fairfax Country Club Wedding

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:21:42 +0000

Sneak Peek! DC Cherry Blossom Engagement Session

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:26:49 +0000

Caitlin & TJ : Engaged Rustic Fredericksburg Engagement Session

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:43:22 +0000

Ah I love that warmer weather is finally upon us! Caitlin and I had been watching the forecast and crossing our fingers it would warm up soon so we could get out and take her and TJ's engagement photos. Finally Mother Nature decided to oblige with a day that was not freezing! When I asked Caitlin at her consult to describe her wedding and she me... Read more..

Sarah & Matt : Married Adams International School Barn Wedding

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:53:53 +0000

Finally wedding season is here again! I kicked off my 2013 season with a down home country Virginia barn wedding for Sarah and Matt at The Adams International School. I still remember getting the first email from Sarah last year talking about her and Matt and their wedding plans! She was so excited about the DIY details they were planning like the bridesmaids bouquets made from book pages since she is a teacher! I loved the mason jars painted with chalkboard paint featuring the guests names and they even made one for me and my second shooter! I've been... Read more..

My Life : 6 months old

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:14:42 +0000

Time has flown by, I joke around that last thing I remember it was September and I was anxiously waiting for David to come home and for us to welcome a new baby! Now here we are parents to a six month old baby boy! A baby boy who is just days away from crawling, has sprouted two teeth and learns to make new noises everyday it seems. I love weekend mornings when we all get to wake up together, David and I will hang out in bed for an extra 20 min just playing with Will. His happiness in the morning is just infectious and you can't help but smile when he show your his crooked little s... Read more..

Sneak Peek! Virginia Barn Wedding

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:28 +0000