Leesburg Virginia Wedding | Brooke Waldroup Photography

They have had so much thrown at them, but they are just so glad to be married!! First covid. Need I say more?! Ha! Then her poor grandma came in town and fell, making it not feasible for her to attend her wedding which is hard in itself.

These “punches” didn’t damper their day. It was beautiful. Sunny, not too hot and they had a party! Their venue, The Riverside on the Potomac was so lovely! Added it to my favorites!!

There were SO many special aspects to her day! She is the….

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Going into 2020 | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“In December I went to a business conference hosted by Katelyn James in Richmond, Virginia at the Train Station.

Katelyn touched on giving up things in our business and why it is important and I couldn’t think of what more there was to give up.  I have an accountant, my husband is starting to do the financial budgeting, I have someone to manage my Pinterest, I have an editor - what more is there? 

I fully and wholeheartedly believe God has blessed me with everything in this business and I pray I have blessed people in return and will scream from the mountaintops that this is His business, but then I got to thinking …

On my way home I was convicted …”

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The Best Changes We Made in 2019, Both in Business and Personally

“In 2019 our goal was to set boundaries, make routines and ultimately prioritize what is most important to us. Things needed to change and they did - in SUCH a good way. This included change for myself, our marriage, for my business, for our family and many other aspects of life.

This is the best I have felt in my business, ever. I have been able to let go of things, be more present in all aspects of my life (still progressing to where I want to be), dig deeper in relationships and our faith. I am so excited to be able to share these things with you because I want to encourage you to give up things to pursue other aspects of your business and life! …..”

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Family Session in Gloucester, Virginia | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Do you recognize this family?! I did Becca’s maternity and then photographed sweet Annaleigh shortly after she came home from the hospital. Then photographed Brandon meeting her on Christmas Eve at his homecoming, what an awesome Christmas gift!!!

I was so excited to see them again and was so thankful for the beautiful weather!

The girls were so much fun, they were…”

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Hughlett Point Engagement Session | Kilmarnock, Virginia Engagement Photographer

“I met Brittany when she was a bridesmaid a couple years ago at Rachel and Josh’s wedding! She reached out to me a while ago about me now photographing her and Chris’ wedding and I am so glad….”

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Lauren & Tim's Norfolk, Virginia Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

I met Tim and Lauren in a park close to their house for their engagement session and I swear I felt like I was meeting old friends! They were so much fun to be around and even brought their sweet pup!!

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Mariner's Museum Wedding | Newport News Virginia Wedding Photographer

I am still obsessing over this wedding last Thursday at the Mariner’s Museum. The love they have for the Lord, one another and their family and friends, left a lasting impact!

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Yorktown Virginia Family Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“The Diggs!! OH how I love them!! Not just because they’re family but because they are as sweet as pie! They are constantly…”

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Irvington, Virginia Elopement | Hope & Glory Inn

“As soon as I walked into the Hope & Glory Inn, my breath was taken away with how quaint and adorably southern it was. My heart melted…”

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Yorktown Beach Proposal | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Josh reached out to me about a week or so ago wanting to bring his idea to reality. He was so nervous but wanted it to be so perfect for her.

I got there a little early, scoped out a spot that wasn’t so busy. On our walk to the spot…”

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Jacob & Sydney's Yorktown Virginia Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

“Jacob & Sydney were so fun to get to know more! They both have a love for hunting, fishing and being together…”

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Stephen & Emma's Fort Monroe Engagement Session | Brooke Waldroup Photography

We didn’t have a lot of time together, but in our short time I could tell just how much they love each other!! Thankfully between all these storms we have had lately, we had beautiful weather!

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Couple's Comic Book Session | Yorktown, Virginia Photographer

“I met Cody & Calin right after they got engaged. They are sweet, humble and kind! I loved getting to be able to catch up with them! It was so good capturing the love they have for one another and the….”

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Kelly & Shelby's Smithfield Virginia

“A few years ago we did a “besties” session for them. Kelly and Shelby have been best of friends since sometime in high school. Recently, Shelby….”

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The Williamsburg Manor Elopement | Kayse & Chris

“Just a couple weeks ago we were doing their engagement session in Colonial Williamsburg and now they’re married!!! They love visiting CW, spending the day walking around, getting lunch and the atmosphere there so they chose to elope at the Williamsburg Manor!

Kayse and Chris are so easy going and just overall…”

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Our 6 Budgeting Must Haves & Why

“I am a budgeting queen. Seriously I am so excited for pay day for the fact that I get to budget. I love it so much that friends have asked me to budget for them. I'm the Dave Ramsey nerd. And i'm proud of it. Haha!

With being a budgeting queen/nerd/freak, I have certain things that I have to have to help me budget and keep us…”

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Marissa & Travis' Yorktown Virginia Engagement Session

“We finally got another break in this nasty rain!! And were starting to get some sunshine! Travis, Marissa and I met at Yorktown for their mini engagement session. Yorktown is so significant to them, because he asked her out at…”

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Studio at Wharf Hill Lifestyle Newborn Session | Smithfield Photographer

“Anyone else get a "high" after doing something you love?! Yeah, well that's how I feel after today's session! Kayla and Nick welcomed their sweet boy into this world a month ago and asked me to document this season for them, so we met up at Studio at Wharf Hill and did just that!

Can I just say Kayla, Nick and baby E were absolute models?! Seriously, made my job so easy!! They’re a gorgeous family!! They welcomed their sweet boy into the world about a month ago and he is….”

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