independence day pt. 2

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This is my Dad and Great Grandpa. Both served our country for many years, fought in many wars and supplied America its freedom. These are just two people in my life who have served our country. Thank you Grandpa, Grandpa Charlie, Papa, Uncle David, Rex and all the others.

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 Paul E. Vied, Great Grandpa, circa 1968-9.20110704-115416.jpg

Paul E. Vied, II, Dad, circa 1968-9.

megan & richard: engaged!

So a couple months ago, I got an e-mail from a dear family friend and old babysitter asking me to do her engagement photos. I was so excited, I didn't even have to think twice. I knew I would LOVE to shoot their portraits! Megan and Richard met during graduate school at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, V.A. After being friends for awhile, decided they should date, which of course led to Richard proposing to Megan, because honestly, who couldn't love Megan?

Jerry and I headed up on Memorial Day weekend to have a fun and crazy late afternoon and evening shoot in Norfolk. We shot at Megan and Richard's old apartment (the coolest apartment ever) in downtown Norfolk and then strolled through the historical neighborhood and waterfront for some extra shots! Megan and Richard are a fun-loving couple and absolutely perfect for one another and these pictures definitely show it!

I love this shallow depth of field, but I love even more you can see Megan's smile through it.

I love the way Richard is looking at Megan in this photograph. So candid and so loving!

I absolutely love this moment and Megan's laugh! The whole shoot was full of smiles, laughter and goofy dancing.

Momma knows best! These windows were fabulous to shoot with!

I had too many favorites to pick from! Hope you enjoyed them all!