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A PARISIAN INSPIRED BRIDAL PORTRAIT SESSION

June 12, 2018

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It was a beautiful spring day when I greeted Anya and her mother Phoebe outside the beautiful grounds of Lynn Acres in Smithfield, Virginia. The air was warm, and the sun was shining as we entered the beautiful bridal suite and gazed upon how lovely this space indeed was. The warm sunlight pouring into the window space made it feel magical. Every aspect of the suite is reminiscent of Paris’s romantic and beautiful city- including the custom hand-carved furniture made by old-world Parisian artisans. 

Anya’s bridal inspiration was romantic and soft, and she chose a beautiful, elegant Eddy K wedding dress for her May wedding. She paired her bridal accessories and makeup to reflect a refined yet subtle beauty. She completed her bridal portrait session with a total of three wedding dresses. Each wedding gown had a lovely personality and looked radiant on her. Due to a conflict of wedding dates, sadly, we could not photograph Anya’s wedding day, but she loved our photos so much that she booked her bridal and boudoir portrait sessions with us!

Here are a few of our favorite moments from Anya’s bridal portrait session. 

Anya selected three wedding dress designers for her big day, Eddy K, Justin Alexander and Anna Maier. 

Makeup & Styling Artistry by Rachel Perkins  

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT 
MALIE

Adores long weekends with the family poolside, dog lover, and famous Mojito maker. Barefoot gardener, skincare junkie.

With over 16 years behind the lens, I bring a seasoned eye and a soulful approach to fine art wedding and boudoir photography. I specialize in creating luminous, emotionally rich imagery that reflects not only the elegance of the day but the tender, unrepeatable moments in between—a quiet touch, a spontaneous laugh, a tear held back. Each story I tell is approached with intention, artistry, and deep devotion. My work is heartfelt and timeless, capturing love in its most poetic and authentic form.

Originally from the tranquil beauty of Southeastern Canada, I now live in Virginia with my husband and our three children. When I’m not photographing love stories, I’m often found in my garden, crafting a new sourdough recipe, or hosting intimate, candlelit dinners—complete with my signature mojito. A Libra and a romantic at heart, I believe in beauty, balance, and the kind of love that feels like home. And yes, I’ll always think retiring to Tuscany to restore a sun-drenched villa is the dream worth chasing.

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