There I was….photographing a wedding at the Washington DC Temple and waiting for the couple to exit….
The sweetest blonde girl came up to me and told me she was engaged and asked for a business card.  We had a great time chatting and she went on to tell me that she was my previous  bride’s roommate!

Engagements, Most Recent, Portraits

Andy + Julie | Newport News Riverview Farm Park Engagement Session

We’ve been waiting all year for Martha and Joey’s fall wedding at the beautiful Gaie Lea in Staunton, VA.  I say  “we” because I was photographing their wedding while my husband, Justin of Gibby Visuals, was filming it.  We LOVE working together!  It’s like an all-day date 😉  As parents of two young children its rare that we get to spend the entire day together!  We will take it any way we can get it!    

Most Recent, Weddings

Gaie Lea Fall Wedding | Martha + Joey | Staunton Virginia Wedding Photography

When Abby’s mother first reached out to me about photographing her daughter’s wedding we immediately had so many connections.  I have known Abby’s grandparents for years and two of my past brides (Shelby and Kim) referred them to me.  I loved seeing all the friendly faces at the Washington DC Temple and at the Chesapeake Noah’s Event Venue!   

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Cheerful Yellow and Green Wedding | Washington DC LDS Temple Wedding and Chesapeake Noah’s Event Venue Reception | Abby + Todd

August weddings at the Washington DC Temple are usually scorching hot!  For that reason, I met up with Tona and Doug for a hour before they needed to be at the temple for their sealing.  That way it was cooler and the light was better.  We were blessed with mid 70’s and a beautiful overcast sky.  When there are clouds at the temple, the spires really “pop” and it creates the dreamiest light!  

Destination Temple, LDS Temple Weddings, Most Recent, Washington DC Temple, Weddings

Summer Washington DC LDS Temple Wedding Photography | Tona + Doug

I have been dying to share this bridal session!  Morgan and Cody were married on Saturday so now I can!  This actually is Morgan’s reception dress.  She chose to do a bridal session in it because she really wanted a beach session and this one was much better for the high temperatures and location she chose.  We had the best time getting to know one another and chatting about all things WEDDING!    Morgan you are BREATHTAKING!  I am so thankful you chose me to document such a special time in your life!  
PS:  Morgan made her own bouquet and did her own makeup for this session!  Amazing! 
Hair by:  Casey Jethro

Beach, Bridals, Most Recent, Portraits

Morgan | Soft and Romantic Virginia Beach Bridal Session

Martha and Joey are the sweetest couple ever!  They live all the way out in Bristol, VA.  And the fun thing about Bristol is that it splits the states of Virginia and Tennessee.  There is a sign that crosses State Street that shows the dividing line. How cool is that!?  It was pretty much like A Walk to Remember when Landon crosses off one of Jamie’s bucket list items off by standing in two places at once.  WATCH THAT CLIP HERE.  If only there wasn’t traffic and we were really able to do that. haha!  

Engagements, Most Recent, Portraits

Martha + Joey | Bristol Train Station Engagement Session

SO. MUCH. FUN!  That is how I would describe my time with Kaitlin and John at their Virginia Beach Oceanfront engagement session.  We laughed hysterically the entire time!  Couples like this fill my heart with so much joy!   What I loved even more, was having the opportunity to work alongside my husband, Justin, of Gibby Visuals.   We love working together and feel like we give our clients the best experience when our photo and video services are combined!  

Engagements, Portraits

Kaitlin + John | Virginia Beach Oceanfront Engagement Session

My family and I recently went to a family reunion.  We were on the road for 10 days, all over the state of Virginia.  I already had a wedding scheduled at the Washington DC Temple so I made the most of it by scheduling 2 engagement sessions along the way.   One was for Tona and Doug in Old Town Alexandria!  This place is so adorable and we only got to explore a few streets before it started to rain 🙁    I had a blast getting to know them and getting all the details about their DC Temple wedding next month!  Isn’t Tona’s hair to die for?  So pretty!  

Engagements, Most Recent, Portraits

Tona + Doug | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session

Ryan contacted be back in January to schedule a surprise proposal for his beautiful girlfriend, Anna Holland.  We crafted up a secret plan to capture him proposing at the Virginia Beach oceanfront during their weekend getaway trip to the Patriotic Festival.  Can I just stop for a minute and give him a fist bump for being so prepared and excited enough to hire a photographer to capture it all?  What a catch!

Engagements, Most Recent, Portraits, Proposals

Virginia Beach Surprise Proposal | North End Virginia Beach

I first met Sonya back in 2013 when I photographed her older sister’s wedding.  Flash forward 4 years later and she emailed me about photographing her own wedding!  I loved working with their family so of course I was excited when she contacted me.  

Engagements, Most Recent, Portraits

Sonya + Ryan | Virginia Beach Spring Cherry Blossom Engagement Session

Emily Gibby

Emily Gibby Photography offers wedding & portrait photography with a specialization in Temple Weddings in Coastal Virginia, East Coast, and beyond