Lisa Mims Photography Blog

It was so refreshing for me to photograph a wedding. This intimate ceremony on the Blue Ridge Parkway turned out perfectly. It was a cloudy day on a mountain top with two individuals committing to love, and serve each other for the rest of their lives with their parents, and a close aunt as their […]

Wedding

June 16, 2020

Raven’s Roost Intimate Wedding Ceremony

Brooke and Bradley have the sweetest love story! They met on a cruise ship while they were both on family vacations. They didn’t exchange contact information, but four months later Bradley found Brooke through looking for her online. Then the rest is history! The couple had the most heartfelt ceremony with their own vows, and […]

Wedding

August 1, 2018

Scottland Farm Wedding Brooke and Bradley

Rachel and John’s wedding at the Manor House at Kings Charter was filled with so much sweetness. Rachel is a great artist and crafter. She put together so many of the details for the wedding like the cake topper, and beautiful welcome sign. Rachel’s flowers were gorgeous! She let me take them home to photograph […]

Wedding

July 20, 2017

The Manor House at Kings Charter Rachel and John Married

This past weekend I photographed a beautiful wedding on the campus of UVA. Christina and Ben are UVA grads and wanted to come back to their alma mater for their wedding. The weather was beautiful for a summer wedding with big puffy clouds, and a slight breeze. Christina and Ben decided to do a first […]

Wedding

July 13, 2017

7 Reasons To Do a First Look

I recently had the wonderful opportunity of photographing Belinda and Ben’s wedding at the new reception hall at Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater, VA. Belinda and Ben are one of those couples who you know are just perfect for each other. Belinda is one of the most joyful and cheerful brides I have ever photographed, and […]

Wedding

June 28, 2017

Bluestone Vineyard Wedding Belinda and Ben

You may have already seen Morgan’s stunning bridal portraits if not, you can check them out here …today I am sharing some images from Morgan and Zach’s amazing wedding! Morgan and Zach’s wedding was the perfect combination of a classic church ceremony, with an elegant reception at the Valley Pike Farm Market. When I arrived in […]

Wedding

June 27, 2017

Valley Pike Farm Market Wedding Morgan and Zach

It didn’t take me long to fall in love with King Family Vineyards. This venue is gorgeous. Even though it rained, and Caroline and Peter had to move their ceremony indoors it was still a beautiful day! The fog on the mountains was so neat for portraits. The getting ready spaces, and the indoor reception […]

Wedding

June 8, 2017

King Family Vineyard Wedding Caroline and Peter

Photographing a photographers wedding makes one ultra considerate of all the details, and the need to make sure your client is happy! Erica is a wedding photographer in the Charlottesville area. I am so honored that she entrusted me with her wedding photography. She had the day so well planned, and she had a million […]

Wedding

June 7, 2017

Outdoor Charlottesville Wedding Erica & Dusty

It was wonderful to be back at Sorella Farms again this year. It is one of my favorites venues. The staff at Sorella are so helpful, and organized. The farm itself is gorgeous for photos. I don’t think there’s a spot that isn’t picture perfect! You might remember this couple, Ashley and Ben, from their […]

Wedding

June 6, 2017

Sorella Farms Wedding Ashley and Ben

Now that Morgan and Zach were just married this weekend, it is time to post some of Morgan’s bridal session. Her dress was so uniquely beautiful, and Morgan’s smile is gorgeous. One Eleven South Main was a great location for Morgan’s session we felt like we were in Tuscany! I am looking forward to sharing more […]

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June 5, 2017

One Eleven South Main Bridal Session