Every year I host a contest… and I say “every year” like I’ve been doing this forever… really, this is only the 3rd annual “Love Shots” contest! I’m not really sure where it got its’ name… I just came up with it! But it originated as a “Valentine’s Day” contest. Welp! I was crazy busy around that time this year and so I forgot to post it! But have no fear! It’s back again and I can’t WAIT to see who wins! EVERY WEDDING I shot from LAST February through THIS PAST February is entered in the contest. ONE COUPLE will win a 20×30 CANVAS at the end! All they need to do to win is have the MOST VOTES by MONDAY April 2nd at 12pm.
They are allowed to share, tweet, blog, call grandma… WHATEVER they want to get votes in! If you’re a faithful blog stalker and you don’t even KNOW these people…. that doesn’t matter! Just vote for your favorite wedding!! Some people get realllllly into this! I have to remind myself that no matter what, I can’t give away 34 MASSIVE canvases… even though I would love to. haha. So unlike last year… there will be only ONE winner… unless there is a tie!:) So goodluck couples!!! I rooting for you all!!! The images are not in any particular order! Vote for your favorite at the bottom of the post! *** edited to add: The couple who wins will get to choose their OWN favorite image for their canvas! ***
Tim + Amber’s beautiful North Carolina Wedding
Chris + Christine’s Classy Blacksburg, Virginia Wedding
Harry and Brittany’s Running Hare Vineyard Wedding in Prince Frederick Maryland
Kenny + Misty’s Bright and colorful fall wedding at The Briar Patch
Walter and Adrienne’s Chinese Inspired DC Wedding
Drew and Kelsey’s Classic Wedding at Christopher Newport University in Newport News VA.
John and Molly’s Country cowboy themed wedding in Chapel Hill North Carolina
Britt and Katie’s gorgeous destination wedding in Spread Eagle, Wisonsin
Buddy and Jill’s DIY Farm Wedding in Staunton VA!
Ryan and Annamarie’s DIY Brunch themed Wedding in Richmond Va at the Virginia Center of Architecture
Alex and Rachel’s beautiful Eastern Shore Wedding
Matt + Rebekah’s Gorgeous DIY Fall Wedding in Middleburg Virginia at The Briar Patch
Nathan and Evelyn’s DIY Fall Wedding in Fredericksburg Virginia
Craig and Bev’s DIY, Gray and Gold Tappahanock Wedding
Caleb + Rachel’s Wedding in Newport News with beautiful portraits at Lee Hall Mansion!
Aaron and Katie’s Historic Kinloch Wedding
Craig and Laura’s Downtown Petersburg Wedding
Patrick and Kimberly’s Irish Themed Wedding
Nate + Tiffany’s Nautical Annapolis Maryland Wedding
Joseph and Casey’s DIY Flower Themed wedding in Shelby North Carolina
John + Colleen’s gorgeous waterfront rustic Virginia wedding!
Gardner and Lauren’s Southern Richmond Wedding at the Tredegar
Chase + Sharon’s Rustic River wedding in Smithfield VA
Brian and Carrie’s elegant Richmond wedding
Andrew + Stephanie’s Vintage DIY Christopher Newport University Wedding
Jordan and Katy’s super fun Theater Wedding with vintage details
Dan and Kelsey’s Tropical Summer wedding at The Jasmine Plantation
Ryan and Kristen’s DIY Sweely Estate Wedding in Madison Virginia
John and Emily’s elegant Richmond Virginia Wedding at University of Richmond’s Chapel!
Alex + Nikki’s Organic Eco Friendly Backyard Wedding
Nate and Catherine’s Relaxed Vineyard wedding
David + Courtney’s New Years Eve Wedding at the Bolling Haxall House in Downtown Richmond
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!!! CONGRATS TO:
1st Place Harry and Brittany!!
2nd Place John and Molly!!
3rd Place Bev and Craig!!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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