Jessica & Eric | Backyard Engagement Session in Hayes, Va

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A Backyard Engagement Session in Hayes, Va

Jessica and Eric’s engagement session was so special and unique that I left with my heart literally full. Jessica and Eric live on the water so she thought it was a good idea to have their engagement session in their own backyard! They will also be getting married there this summer so their backyard was certainly a perfect choice.

Jessica met Eric at one of his art shows. She bought one of his pieces and they ended up hanging out together that evening. Over time, they have created a beautiful life together and a wonderful love story!

The Most Unique Session Ever

Going into the session, I didn’t know what to expect but when I got there, I was pleasantly surprised! Their home and backyard would be anyone’s dream! They had their work shed out back with music playing in the background. They had their chickens roaming and dogs barking as I walked in. In the corner was a small garden where they grew their own vegetables and in the back was a beautiful private pier with their own boat! Seriously though…I was so amazed!

We started the session with some simple poses on the pier and Jessica was so effortlessly beautiful and natural in the photographs that it made the session so easy! I loved how we all just went with the flow even if their dogs decided to photo bomb!

I appreciated how this session showed their life and the love as it is. We look forward to capturing Jessica and Eric again on their wedding day and we hope to have more engagement sessions like this one.

Enjoy some of our favorites!

backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
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backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
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Yes…their dog totally photo bombed this shot!
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backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va

This is their backyard!!!  WHAT!
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I gave them a lot of these family photos because each one was so different and their fur babies were all doing their own thing!  LOVE IT!
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A couple who plays together….stays together!!
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I actually got in the water for this black and white photo and I’m glad I did because it was such and awesome angle!
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backyard engagement session in Hayes, Va
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Looking back, I loved this moment when Eric decided to check his crab traps before we left the pier!  This is the type of individuality that I just die for in engagement photos!
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