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MARIE VIOLET PHOTOGRAPHY RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS
MARA + BRAD | A ROMANTIC CHARLOTTESVILLE VINEYARD WEDDING The moment Mara stepped through the chapel doors she knew in her heart that she found her perfect wedding venue. This beautiful little chapel was where she wanted to marry the love of her life, Brad. The chapel at Trump Winery was perfect in every way […]
KATIE + GABE | A CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA WEDDING On a beautiful warm day Katie and Gabe married in the lush historic gardens of the (Ashland) James Monroe Highlands in Charlottesville, Virginia. Amongst their closest family and friends, in the late summer evening, they recited their vows and promises to love one another […]
JAMES MONROE HIGHLANDS ENGAGEMENT SESSION CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Happy Wednesday Friends! I hope you all had a wonderful July 4th weekend! Over the holiday weekend, I met up with Marla + John for their romantic inspired engagement session. We chose the historical James Monroe Highlands (Ash-Lawn Highlands) because it’s beyond beautiful and nestled up against the […]
IN YOUR BEAUTY | AN INTIMATE + ROMANTIC BESPOKE VIRGINIA BEACH BRIDAL BOUDOIR PORTRAIT The beauty of bridal boudoir photography makes my heart swoon, it’s everything that I love, it’s intimate, romantic, has a fine art feeling and mood that surrounds the portrait. I absolutely LOVE bespoke boudoir portraiture for this reason. With each session […]
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MALL CHARLOTTESVILLE ENGAGEMENT KATIE + GABE Happy Tuesday Friends! I’m so excited to share this recent Charlottesville, VA engagement session with you. The evening before I was in Lexington, VA celebrating the gorgeous wedding of Danielle + Lauren at the lovely Big Spring Farms venue. (What a gorgeous wedding venue by the way! […]
ROMANTIC PARIS INSPIRED ENGAGEMENT | FINE ART BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY ANDERSON WRIGHT ROOM + GARDENS, PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA Pegah + Joel wanted their Portsmouth engagement session to blend everything they love and share together, their love of fashion, beauty and travel was what led us to Anderson Rooms & Gardens for their engagement photos. This stunning property […]
AN ANNIVERSARY BOUDOIR SESSION | VIRGINIA BEACH BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY A wedding anniversary is a time to celebrate- you’re more madly in love today and you’re celebrating another year together. A marriage is something to be proud and honor. For this stunning woman, who was celebrating her 12 year wedding anniversary she contacted us for a […]
AN EVENING BRIDAL PORTRAIT AT THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM NORFOLK, VIRGINIA A perfect blend of soft and feminine for Ashley’s sun drenched late afternoon bridal portrait session at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. Ashley wore a breathtaking fitted lace David Tutera Wedding Dress wedding gown from Ava Clara Couture Bridal and she looked absolutely exquisite. […]
HEIR IN A MODERN WORLD | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY In the fall of 2016, I received the most exciting news. Several days earlier, I applied to the Mastered Program with Nick Knight, the iconic British fashion photographer. Over 11,000 people from across the globe applied. I was chosen. I have always been greatly inspired by fashion […]
COURTNEY + DAVID | A RUSTIC ROMANTIC LOUDOUN COUNTY WEDDING SHADOW CREEK EVENTS + WEDDINGS | PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA Courtney began her wedding day preparations with a handful of her nearest and dearest girlfriends on hand. A mix of childhood friends, college roommates and of course her dearest family members. When I arrived to Courtney’s childhood […]
Kerry + Will Sacred Heart Catholic Church | The Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, Virginia On a warm and beautiful Saturday afternoon, Kerry married Will, the love of her life. They recited their vows under the beautifully painted ceilings of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia. […]
A LAKESIDE ENGAGEMENT SESSION NICHOLE + SETH | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Last Sunday evening I met up with Nichole + Seth at a local state park for their engagement photos. As a couple, they love + appreciate the great outdoors and I knew this lakeside park was the perfect locale for this incredible couple. Nichole […]
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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A Washington D.C engagement
Julie + Philip at the great marsh estate
A romantic inspired boudoir session
the art of the bridal flatlay
my Top 5 locations for engagements.
We designed this engagement guide to help you with selecting the most beautiful place to photograph your couple's session. Here are our top 5 locations to photograph in Virgina and the DMV.
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