17/07/2024
Let’s normalize hula hoops at weddings. 🙅🏽♀️Forget the garter toss.🙅🏽♀️ Forget the bouquet toss. 🙌🏼 Hula hoops. Everybody hula hoops. 🙌🏼
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Elopement, wedding, and destination photographer. Based out of Virginia and serving worldwide!
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http://www.victoriavphotography.com/
Passionate Photography for Passionate People
Let’s normalize hula hoops at weddings. 🙅🏽♀️Forget the garter toss.🙅🏽♀️ Forget the bouquet toss. 🙌🏼 Hula hoops. Everybody hula hoops. 🙌🏼
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On this day, these two shall be wed 💍🖤
SO excited to celebrate these two today! We just wrapped up their morning session. Can’t wait to get back there again this afternoon! 🥂Cheers to Mollie + Jake!
I’ve been shooting non-stop lately….bout time I posted about it 😂
11:15am on a Tuesday wedding photo post because big daddy algorithm supposedly loves that and also look how freaking cute these lovers are 💕
A few teasers from Katie & Sean’s magazine cover shoot, er, I mean wedding day 🖤
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Get you a man who hypes you up like Tyler hypes up Hope 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Swipe to see the smile I could only capture from Hope hearing Tyler hoot and holler over how good his lady was looking!!!
I LOVE seeing a man all about his woman. There isn’t a more authentic smile I can possibly capture than when when one person feels the love coming from their significant other. It’s my little cheat code at all my weddings and engagement shoots. Y’all just have to be in love! That’s it! My job is a breeeeeze when I have couples that are truly just all about each other. It’s the secret sauce and the magic behind my photos 🥰
Ladies, don’t you settle for anything less than a man who hypes you up and makes you feel like you’re the only woman in the world to him 🤩
Happy Birthday to ME 🎉
That’s right, lovers. SURPRISE. Today is MY day. Muahahahaha.
K so but seriously, I thought this was a great opportunity to introduce myself to the many new followers I’ve seemed to procure recently. So, to keep the trend of showing more of myself, here are a few fun photos and facts about, yours truly.
1. I don’t surf. I’m 🌺Hawaiian and Puerto Rican🏝️and I do not surf. This photo was taken after eating a lot of sand. I also do not like the taste of sand.
2. This is the moment I realized spontaneously free climbing a 40 foot rock that ranged from 45 degree angles to almost 90 degree angles, in kiziks, with my nails done, in shorts…was a horrible idea. I’m a gluten for adventure and abuse my mother’s prayers often. I also love rock climbing, hiking, and most things outdoors. 🧗🏼♀️
3. This is me on top of that rock. Because I am hard headed and WILL PREVAIL HARDSHIP!!! 🔥 And yes. Yes it was difficult to get down.
4. This is me on top of that same rock at a different angle…because I was stuck up there for a long time trying to figure out how to get down. I figured it out. Because I am a problem solver….and stupid fun.⛰️
5. This is me and my offspring sharing one of my greatest passions. I am raising him to be your future king. 👑
6. Here I am at a bar that has 100s of board games. Because my ideal for going out involves good friends, learning a silly board game, and much laughter. 🧩
7. I freaking love playing old school Nintendo games and acted like a complete child before and after this pic. My downtime includes reading comics and all sorts of books. I am also currently obsessed with animal crossing. 🦝🎮📚
8. My offspring’s first spartan race (he was happier, I swear). I love fitness and find these races to be the upmost of fun! 🏋🏽♀️
9. Me and some beloved clients. I freaking love being a wedding photographer and plan on being your best friend by the time the wedding day rolls around. 😻
10. Here’s just an awesome photo of God’s creation. I am a believer that Christ is my savior and base my life and business and give all glory to Him. All of you are fearfully and wonderfully made and always welcome at the table ✝️
Learning to embrace the other side of the camera is something I have always struggled with. When my clients come to me and tell me they are uncomfortable or awkward in photos, or worse…they just straight up don’t like how they look🚫*lies*🚫…I always tell them, “ME TOO. “ We hates it.
It’s ironic, I. KNOW. But for 10 years I’ve been getting people to feel confident and comfortable enough in their own skin to document their precious moments in life. So I feel like maybe it’s time I do the same?
I want my clients to LOVE themselves. Show off your weirdness, embrace your imperfection! Because we are our own worst critics and the devil is a liar *insert church stompin*. You don’t need no photoshop! God did not create junk!!! And I stand by that when I work with others…I just…haven’t really always practiced what I preached 😬 So let’s all work on it together, shall we?
Always remember, “You are fearfully and WONDERFULLY made.”
They asked me to go somewhere warm and I did not hesitate. ☀️🏝️🌊
Winter is tough on many of us *cough cough 🙋🏻♀️. So this trip was everything I needed and more. Let this be your sign from your friendly neighborhood photographer to go get you some sunshine. Literal sunshine. We are all lacking that vitamin D right now and it shoooows. The big sad has taken over many of my friends! So but ALSO (and just as importantly) don’t forget to get the sunshine that comes from the people we love most in this world, the little moments in life, and above all-from the good Lord who loves you 🖤
Stay strong my friends! Winter will soon pass ☀️
Buddy Boy 🖤
I seriously cannot express how much joy these moments brought me. I had the opportunity to bring my son along with me for a wedding and I never could have imagined how special this moment could be!
The best part, he LOVED it. Ugh. This fueled my mama heart! Sharing your passions with your kid is seriously one of the greatest joys life has to offer. I was pleasantly surprised that he WANTED to join me and genuinely was excited to be my little helper. I selfishly hope he continues to have a genuine interest because how freaking cool would it be to have a mother/son duo!
And before anyone freaks out, this was the wedding of an incredibly close family so he had a lot of cousin friends and honorary aunties and uncles to hang with. He’s definitely not ready to be by my side for weddings, and “worked” in spurts 🤣. In case you couldn’t tell by the Polaroid camera, he wasn’t really “working” lol. But this was a phenomenal test run to see if he liked working with Mama….one day kid, one day.
PC: Thank you for these BTS shots 🖤
Becky 🤍Joe
This was definitely one of the most meaningful weddings I’ve ever had the honor of capturing. I’ve been taking ‘s photos for years and she has become a most dear friend. After years of getting to know her and years of taking her annual Christmas card photo, it was so surreal and special to be there for her finally adding in her forever photo buddy 🖤 It was amazing being there for such an incredible moment in my dear friend’s life and I can’t wait to be there for many more!
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, this is why I love what I do! I get to be there for some of life’s biggest moments throughout so many people’s lives. I get to watch life change, families grow, and build relationships with the most extraordinary people 🖤
I cannot wait for all the new relationships I’ll make and big moments I’ll get to capture this upcoming year 💫
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Photographers need photos too! To say I am OBSESSED with these photos my dear, wonderful, talented and phenomenal human being of a friend .i.brooker photography took of us would be an understatement! I cannot pick a favorite photo and change my mind hourly of which one will be my phone background and which ones to print out. 🖤 She captured our essence of silly and the bond of mother and son perfectly 🥰 I will be spamming your feeds with more.
Cheers to Lilly & Kyle for getting married, having the most GLORIOUS weather ever, and for getting me back near water 🌊 Swipe for more epic photos of their love 🖤
👉🏼Swipe to see da cutest puppy 🥺🐶On this day, I told So Youn and Taylor, “man, I am so sorry we didn’t get ANY golden hour!” To which, So Youn replied, “oh my gosh no!!! I was HOPING we would get more of the blue hour vibes!” Welp. She most certainly got them! I don’t know that I have ever had an extended blue hour like this before out in Shenandoah. The sun stayed tucked away behind speckled clouds the entire time. Didn’t pop out ONCE even though, as you can see in the photos, it wasn’t just one big white blanket of clouds. A truly unique thing to witness! I’ve seen hundreds of sunsets on this summit and they are always unique…but this day was definitely set apart and tailor made just for these two 💙
The people have spoken! Shenandoah mini sessions are
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✨SPOTS ARE LIMITED✨ to ensure we are going during the best times for peak lighting. Hint: the later times will be the best 😘
Swipe through the post for details. Fear not! You will be given VERY detailed instructions on how to get to the location upon booking.
You can choose between a basic package that includes 10 photos, OR, select the all inclusive package that gets you an unlimited number of photos! Whatever we capture in 20mins is what you get! And with views like Little Stoneyman, there is a LOT we can get!
The hike is very easy and the views are spectacular and there is something for everyone. If you’re not super outdoorsy, there is a perfectly flat spot we can stick with that over looks the mountains and sunset! I will say, the more willing you are to try things, the more photos we can get!
Spots are limited, so click that LINK IN BIOooooo to make sure you don’t miss out!!! 👆
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
✨Trish Appreciation Post✨
Trish spent her morning serving others. She got down on the floor and painted her flower girls’ nails and spent the time most people are worried about themselves, making sure everyone around her had their needs filled first. I stood there and watched as every bridesmaid tried to convince her to put herself first on her wedding day, but inevitably give in because they all knew that just wasn’t Trish’s character. She has the biggest heart for other’s and exudes joy in everything she does.
This isn’t the classic “people pleasing”, ok?…this is a servant’s heart. A heart to serve others. A heart that cares more deeply for other’s than for herself. A constant pouring out of love.
I am humbled and honored to have been able to capture Trish’s heart and to now call her and her husband dear friends 🖤
You are DEFINITELY worth far more than rubies 💎
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Static posts aren’t dead yet are they??? Let’s all just stop and appreciate these images without having to have our reel addiction fed. Nick + Erin are ✨THE REAL ONES✨Their love for each other is so genuine and FUN. This wedding day was the perfect combination of relaxed and funfunpartyparty and it was a total blast and honor to be there to photograph it!
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(Yes, they had a water color Artist!!! It was so cool and 10/10 would recommend!)
Sent out this STUNNER this morning with the final gallery for one of my most incredible elopement couples ⛰️ Shenandoah continues to show UP and show OFF and I can’t wait to share more of these photos and shoot more incredible clients this season!!! Who’s ready to be next?!
Natalie + Jarred 🏝️ These two managed to play the roles of bride + groom, CRUSH being mom + dad, AND managed to have a kick a$$ time with their friends and family…all while looking hella fine if I might add. Beach weddings will forever have a special place in my heart and I am SO thrilled I got to be there for yet another EPICLY good time with good people 💃🏽
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🌿Love getting to break up the normal routine🌿
K ladies, seriously. TREAT. YO. SELF. These are INCREDIBLE luxury service providers who I can no longer live without 😬. If you’re like me, I like to get up and go 🚙💨 I’m just too busy to be doing a whole routine every morning. I am a low maintenance mama and these girls help me with that, AND help me get in a little self care, AND just make me feel all around beautiful.
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Today is the day these two say, “I do.” They went into a thunderstorm and came out with the most glorious sunset for these photos. Praying the same blessing on them for today…LITERALLY….as it is calling for rain again 😂, and also, metaphorically for the rest of their lives.
May you guys face every storm life brings you head on, with hope and happiness like you did for these days. And may the storms bring you nothing but beauty and bring you closer together🖤
Happy Spring, Lovers 🌿🌸🌿
Le wild photo of me….as a mermaid. 🧜♀️
The strongest love I have ever seen....Happy Monday. ☕️
What. A. Queen. 👑
I've been CRAZY busy shooting and editing and ladidadidahing and per usual, not posting ANY OF IT. It's time I start sharing all the wonderful things I've been up to again. xoxo -Victoria
Less than ONE. WEEK. until Mother’s Day 🌸 To say the best gift ever for mom is a family photo session would be an UNDERSTATEMENT. Purchase a gift certificate with one of my current Mother’s Day deals now and book it when it works for mama.
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TWO. YEARS. AGO. I took these photos for Kayla and Tom and TODAY is the day they finally have their wedding!!!! It’s been a looooong time coming and I am so excited for their day to finally be here 🥰 Let’s all day congrats to the soon to be new Mr and Mrs! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥂
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😱MORE CRAZY THINGS 🏆 In the 2021 photo contest I had THREE finalist photos. Out of 2,363,170 entries..OVER TWO. MILLION. ENTRIES. I entered 50 photos and 18 out of my 50 placed!!! I am FLOORED....FLOORED. I may not have won 1st place....but out of TWO. MILLION. photos...I mean...I'm PRETTY satisfied haha!
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I placed as a finalist in the following 3 categories but placed in the top 30%, 20%, and top 10% in EVERY category I entered 😱:
Engagement/Couples
Wedding Details
Styled Shoots/Fashion
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The other categories I entered in were:
Wedding Couple (Top 10% and Top 20%)
The Bride (Top 30%)
The Wedding Party (Top 30%)
Teens/Seniors (Top 10%)
Newborn (Top 20%)
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This mama had NEVER had her photo professionally taken before?!?!?! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!?! I feel like it’s almost a crime?!
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🚨WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS, please watch! It’s a little lengthy but it’s also worth it. Let’s talk about ✨ergonomics ✨ TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY BEFORE ITS TOO LATE. Backstory: I’ve been shooting weddings for 10 years and started having some health concerns starting back in 2022. I shot a 16 hour wedding day and my hand went kaput on me. A vein was bulging out, my hand and wrist were swollen, and I even lose feeling in my hands and feet/legs from time to time! YES. So hear me when I tell you: This job IS taking a toll on your body. And I would rather you start thinking about this stuff NOW before you end up like me, facing some ✨potentially✨ serious PERMANENT damage (tbd) Buy a wrist support RIGHT. NOW. Do stretches after every wedding. Strength train your arms, shoulders, and back. Go to the chiropractors, get in physical therapy if you can, do ALL THE THINGS. And do them NOW. PREVENT damage. As I said in the video, I’m not in any way, shape or form a professional physical therapist. But I am a walking billboard and advocate for taking care of yourself and preventing any sort of worst case scenario. 🔗You can find the links for the products I mentioned in my story and if you’re watching this later, in my story highlights. It’s so important you get some of these products, specifically, 🚨10/10 recommend the wrist support🚨 It could have saved me so much of the pain and doctors’ visits I’m currently dealing with. If you guys like these little tips, let me know! I have learned much more from physical therapy and am more than happy to share some more healing and preventative tips I’ve learned. Take care of yourselves, fam ✌🏼
I just want all of you to know that it took me 1.5 hours to try and make this reel only to scrap it and use a pre made template from #capcut only to realize that I have no idea how to add the trending audio when I share it on Instagram only to now just post it anyways in frustration because I’ve given up….anyways….hope you guys at least like the pretty pictures 🤣 #socialmedia #socialmediawillbethedeathofme #instagram #sendhelp
Continuing on with my #influencer era, I forgot to post this part 2. #crushingit #grwm #weddingphotographer #weddingbts #dcweddingphotographer #photographer #novaweddingphotographer #shenandoahweddingphotographer #thisisme #ithinkimfunny
My influencer origin story. Come get ready with me. It’s a whole process 💃🏽 I never post and this is the sh*t I return with? You’re welcome maybe. #influencer #getreadywithme #makeup #weddingphotographer #dcweddingphotographer #bts #photographer #bts #elopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer
Every time I head to Shenandoah. Every. Time. Welcome to my brain. Also book a session in Shenandoah. It never gets old and you will never regret it!!!! ⛰️ Who is going with me to Shenandoah next?!
Less than ONE. WEEK. until Mother’s Day 🌸 To say the best gift ever for mom is a family photo session would be an UNDERSTATEMENT. Purchase a gift certificate with one of my current Mother’s Day deals now and book it when it works for mama. 🌸Special offers are only available for purchase THIS WEEK! 🌸 ✨Click the link in my bio to grab the best Mother’s Day gift ever!
I got to start 2022 off with the CUTEST Minimony with two lovers who are the perfect representation of love giving us all more than one chance 🖤 I can’t wait to share more!
I got to end my year with these two lovers 🖤 The day before their oh-so-sweet courthouse wedding, Megan and Andrew wanted to go all out on photos. And can I just say, what an AWESOME idea it was!!! No pressure, no timeline, no one else to entertain…just the two of them 🥰 If you’re already married, do you wish you had done this? And if you aren’t yet, would you do it?! • • • #weddingphotography #elopmentphotography #fredericksburgva #fredericksburgphotographer #virginiaweddingphotographer #shenandoahweddingphotographer #belovedstories #downtownfxbg #engagementphotos #engagement #engaged
Have you gotten your fall photos done yet?! It’s not too late, these come with a 48 HOUR TURNAROUND TIME 😱 Anyone who books their mini session TODAY through Black Friday 2021 will be entered into a drawing to win their session for FREE. For extra entries: -Like my Instagram page -Like my page -Tag someone who you think might want in on the action! Every tag is an entry! 🤩 This years Mini Session Details: $175 ($50 deposit to reserve your spot-if you win you will be refunded) -December 4th (rain date Dec. 11) -The Old White Barn off of route 3, Fredericksburg, VA (exact location given in booking link) -10-15mins -5-10 photos included -$10 per additional photos -Professional Retouching -Delivered Digitally -48 HOUR TURNAROUND 🤯 BOOK NOW!!! LINK IN BIO!!!
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