Journalhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/en-US2012-05-30T16:13:39ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Jenny + Kevinhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2012/2/9/jenny-kevin.htmlSam Hughes Photography2012-02-09T19:46:41Z

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]]>Heather + Kennyhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2011/7/15/heather-kenny.htmlSam Hughes Photography2011-07-15T17:23:19ZHampton Roads Photographer Pink Wedding colors The Founders Inn Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer Weddings

]]>Jenna & Patrickhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2011/3/2/jenna-patrick.htmlSam Hughes Photography2011-03-03T02:50:34ZItalian Wedding Nanina's in the Park New Jersey Weddings wedding photographerJenna and Patrick's wedding was an epic event so, in turn, this is an epic post of details: lush Italian gardens, enormous crystal chandeliers, intricate ice sculptures, a cascading fountain of prosciutto and olives, a martini bar with a signature martini, italian dessert delights and a station where the waiter dramatically set something on fire.  Who can remember what it was, it just set the tone for a smokin' hot image of the bride and groom kissing in the background.  This amazing place is not fantasy - it is real and it is in a small town in New Jersey, not too far from New York City.  It's called Nanina's in the Park located in Belleville, New Jersey.  Jenna and Patrick, thank you for including me in your special day!


]]>Gina & Eddiehttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2011/2/24/gina-eddie.htmlSam Hughes Photography2011-02-24T18:10:50ZThe wedding of Gina and Eddie was a beautiful event coordinated by Malissa Murphy of CMT Event Planning.  The lovely ceremony was held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia and the reception was at the Norfolk Yacht Club. Gina loves Tiffany and her cake, as well as her brides maid's dresses and the groomsmen's tuxes, reflected the inspiration from the turquoise blue boxes clad with a simple white ribbon.  Detail of a heart shaped pendant with Gina and Eddie's initials adorned the cake.  The bride and groom, along with their family and guests, had a great time dancing the night away.  Gina and Eddie, thank you for including me in your celebration.
 
]]>Happy New Year and Little Z {Norfolk, VA Children's Photographer}http://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2011/1/8/happy-new-year-and-little-z-norfolk-va-childrens-photographe.htmlSam Hughes Photography2011-01-09T01:45:01ZI just wanted to say Happy New Year to all my past clients and to wish you all a wonderful, prosperous and healthy New Year.  And to say "Thank You" for being such wonderful clients and allowing me to capture your family memories!  I've got some exciting changes coming real soon, so keep coming back to catch the announcements here.  I'll also be writing on Facebook so if you haven't become a fan yet please do!  We are Sam Hughes Photography on FB.  

I had my first session of the year today with Little Z and her family.  She is part of my baby plan and now she is 6 months old.  Growing so fast and the cutest little thing you can imagine.  She's very charming and snuggly, too.  She and her family are moving in soon to a bigger home so we met up there to conduct the session.  It's completely empty while renovations take place and the light bouncing around inside was fabulous.  We also had fun on their front porch swing and just down the road at the river.  The best thing is that they are moving to my neighborhood - just a few blocks away!  I had a blast today with you as always, L Family.  Here are a few from today that I thought you would love.

- xoxo terri

]]>Erin + Garretthttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2010/12/11/erin-garrett.htmlSam Hughes Photography2010-12-11T17:00:57ZChurch of the Ascension Derek Jeter Marriott New York Mets New York Yankees Norfolk Virginia Wedding Photography WeddingsErin and Garrett were married in early summer at the Church of the Ascension and partied the night away at the Marriott in Norfolk.  The two, along with many guests and family, had a blast!  One of the biggest parts of the night was when Erin's dad donned New York Mets paraphernalia for one time only, in a goodwill gesture to Garrett.  The couple was also surprised when New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter entered the room.  Actually, it was a life size cut out of Jeter, who Erin had had since she was a little girl.  Her super dad knew right where to fetch the figure and thought it would make a great addition to the reception.  He was right!  Jeter danced with all the ladies all night long.;)  This was one super wedding with tons of love and laughter.  Thanks for letting me part of it, you two!! 





 

]]>Dennis + Meganhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2010/12/9/dennis-megan.htmlSam Hughes Photography2010-12-09T22:01:00ZNew Jersey North Haledon The Tides Weddings photography weddingWhew!!!...Done with a year of grad school and two more years to go!  I've been so crazy with getting through school, that I've admittedly been a slacker when it comes to my blog, so over my break, I plan to catch up as best I can.  Most of the forthcoming weddings were shot throughout the year.  To my clients, thanks for your patience and stay tuned.

Below is the wedding of Dennis and Megan.  Dennis was a photography student of mine several years ago and when he called up to ask if I'd come to Jersey to capture his nuptials, I couldn't resist.  He and Megan's wedding was held at the beautiful "The Tides," in North Haledon, New Jersey.  Family and friends from all over came to join the couple in a spectacular day of celebration.  Be sure to check out the cake topper.  One of Dennis' friends created the figures and look just like the couple.  Also, Megan, who is a zoo keeper, raises exotic frogs, so Dennis surprised her with a tree stump shaped cake with several types of frogs.  Well done, my man!  Good luck to you both!!

]]>Lovely Little Miss A/Norfolk Family Photographerhttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2010/9/24/lovely-little-miss-anorfolk-family-photographer.htmlSam Hughes Photography2010-09-25T01:19:54ZHampton Roads Baby Photographer Larchmont Norfolk Baby photographer Portraits Virginia Beach Family PhotographerWOW!  I can't believe how long it's been since I blogged and how far behind I am with all my fun sessions I have to post.  A little thing called "Maddox's Summer Vacation" is to blame...there was so much to do this summer something had to take a hit and it turned out to be my blogging schedule (and Sam's too, if you haven't noticed).  Well, now the little man is back in school and we are finally starting to catch up. 

Here is sweet little A's 9 month old session.  Isn't she a doll baby!  I'll be posting her 12 month session pretty soon so keep a look out for it.

--Terri

]]>Family Session/Northern Neck of Virginia/Morattico, Virginiahttp://samhughesphotography.net/journal/2010/9/2/family-sessionnorthern-neck-of-virginiamorattico-virginia.htmlSam Hughes Photography2010-09-02T16:00:00ZFamily photographer Hampton Roads Family Photographer Kilmarnock Morattico Virginia Norfolk Children's photographer Northern Neck Family photographer Portraits Rappahannock River photographer Virginia Virginia Beach Children's photographer Whitestone Virginia children's photographerEarlier in the summer, I had the chance to reconnect with some friends I hadn't seen in 8 years!  We were amazed by the number of years it had been but yet how easy it was to pick up where we had left off.   It really felt to me like I had just seen them the week before at a baseball game after work playing on the National Mall.  You see, we all used to work together at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, a law firm in D.C.  It was all the same...except, there were these kids running around now....  So that kind of brought us back to the present....  The last time I saw Kris her oldest girl was just a baby.  It was amazing to see this beautiful child, remembering the baby she had been.  She is so poised and very much into fashion.  So different from my little man, who was with us and only wanted to play with the Bakugan toys at the house.  But S, the little one, had an interest in the bakugan as well so they made fast friends.  

Now let me tell you a little about this family session.  I met up with this family at my other friend's river house on the Rappahannock River in Morattico, VA.  I love the Northern Neck!!!!!!!  To me, it is one of my favorite parts of Virginia.  The towns are historic and you will see so many of those historical markers along the byways up there.  I'm a nut about those historical markers, I have to read every one!  George Washington was born up in that area and lived on a farm there and many of the other important figures of early American history were born in that area, as well.  There are still so many farms and watermen that inhabit the area and it is still so authentic.  If you want some great seafood, a trip to the Northern Neck is a must!  Now, as a photographer, whenever I get to shoot in a new location I pretty much feel like a kid in a candy store.  But give me a new location and beautiful light and I pretty much think I've died and gone to heaven!  The light on the Northern Neck is different.  Maybe it's the sun touching the fields of wheat in the late afternoon, or the glimmering of rays bouncing off the river, I don't know.  It's just lovely though. 

I enjoyed my time up there so much that afternoon that I arranged with my friend to use his house for our summer vacation this year.  So, Sam, Maddox, Cullen (Maddox's first cousin) and I all spent about five days there in July and we couldn't have asked for a better time.  It was relaxing, peaceful, beautiful and invigorating. Thanks, David, for so warmly opening up your home to us.  It is truly a gem.  Finally, here are some of the pictures I took that afternoon of Kris and her girls.  I know these pictures only show a little of how lovely that area is, but I still hope you enjoy them.  

xoxo, Terri

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