Mini Engagement Session in Phoebus

Always an Honor

I absolutely loved being asked to shoot Kasey & Josh’s wedding. It is truly an honor when even a distant second-cousin loves your work enough to hire you! Although they weren’t super interested in an engagement session, I wasn’t going to get another chance to meet Josh in person before the wedding, so I did a little nudging to get them to meet me in Phoebus for a mini engagement session. And I’m so glad they agreed! Capturing these memories for them in a natural environment without all of the hustle-bustle of the wedding day meant the world to me. I just know that they will cherish these moments, especially the one with baby K! (Isn’t she just the cutest?)

How Kasey met Josh

These two met via social media, but didn’t start dating until they happened to run into each other while out and about. They love enjoying good food together and, of course, spending time with their sweet baby girl. Josh’s favorite things about Kasey include her amazing eyes (and they are just WOW!), her admirable personality and her strong ambition. Kasey loves Josh’s smile, his goofy-ness, and, of course, his laugh.

Mini Engagement Session in Old-Town Phoebus

We decided on Phoebus for their mini engagement session. There are so many different aspects of the small, old-town Hampton area to use in the photos. (It’s an awesome place to visit, too!). Also, everything is compact and in close proximity, which made a mini engagement session here a great idea. Buildings that have been in use for over 100 years offered great backdrops. We also took advantage of several small “nooks” with great light before finally walking to the pier at the end of Mellen St. to catch some last-minute golden-hour light – which made a perfect close to the session.

Mini Engagement session portraits in front of blue wall. Cathy Smith Photography
This blue wall is attached to Cody’s Lamp Shop and next door to Sly Clyde Ciderworks. I saw it one day and just HAD to take a photo in front of it!
Mini Engagement session portraits in small alleyway in Phoebus. Cathy Smith Photography
This little nook is part of an alleyway – the light was just perfect!

Mini Engagement session portraits in alleyway in Phoebus. Cathy Smith Photography

Mini Engagement session portraits in Phoebus, Hampton, VA. Cathy Smith Photography
Such an adorable family!
Mini Engagement session portrait by historic clock in Phoebus. Cathy Smith Photography
Josh and Kasey kissing under the Historic Phoebus Clock.
Mini Engagement session portraits in front of brown door of old store. Cathy Smith Photography
Another cute little nook at an old store.

Mini Engagement session portraits in front of brown door of old store. Cathy Smith Photography

Mini Engagement session portraits in front of brick wall. Cathy Smith Photography
There are so many different textures and colors in Phoebus!

Mini Engagement session portraits. Cathy Smith Photography

Mini Engagement session portrait focused on bride-to-be. Cathy Smith Photography
You can just feel the love from this one!
Mini Engagement session portraits in field. Cathy Smith Photography
That beautiful golden sunlight!
Mini Engagement session portraits on the Phoebus pier near the John P. Mugler Bridge. Cathy Smith Photography
This new dinghy pier is perfect for sunset photos!

Are you trying to craft your engagement session (or mini engagement session!) to suit your relationship? I’d love to chat with you to brainstorm ideas that can really capture the essence of what you both love! Reach out today to schedule a quick phone consultation for your engagement session, or an in-person wedding consultation.

Be on the lookout for Kasey & Josh’s wedding Blog (we did their engagement session the week before the wedding!). Until then, here are a couple other recent Hampton Engagement Sessions.

A Sweet Hampton Engagement Session

Engagements at Fort Monroe | Melissa, Matt, and Sammie

 

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