Last Monday I shot my third annual “just for me” session- these get better and better every year! You can read a little more about these sessions HERE, but essentially I’ve taken a shining to doing one shoot a year as a chance for me to practice without the added pressure of a crunched wedding day timeline. It’s such a good exercise for me and every time, I come away feeling like a stronger photographer- because I get to choose the couple, the location and the timing, I was able to tailor the shoot to something that I felt was a strong match for me, my brand, and my style. It was REALLY fun!

Thad & Rachel were such a dream! Not everyone is as bright and chipper as I am at 5:30 am, but these two were such a delight. Thank you so much for coming all the way up to Reston, you two! I can’t thank you enough and these will forever be some of my favorite images. And a huge thank you to Rachel of Floral & Bloom for heeding my completely last-minute request for a bouquet- how gorgeous are these florals??

We began at dawn in Reston…

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Thank you again, Thad & Rachel! I’m so grateful for you both!

Thad & Rachel- a sunrise inspiration session at Reston Town Center

July 16, 2013

  1. Alison says:

    SO beautiful!!!!

  2. Kristen Thomas says:

    Great job as always! These are stunning

  3. Alicia says:

    I love that you are making it a yearly tradition! Very cool, always good to do stuff “just for you” 🙂

  4. Rachel Wells says:

    YAYYY!!! I love these so so much! You are so awesome, Abby…we had such a blast with you!

  5. Rebekah Hoyt says:

    Wow, Abby! These are gorgeous! They’re so sweet and romantic – I love it!! Such a sweet couple 🙂

  6. these are simply stunning, abby!

  7. gorgeous shots abby!!! so romantic and sweet!

  8. Blythe K says:

    SOO beautiful!!! I LOVE all of them!!!

  9. Jean says:

    Beautiful images, Abby! Just gorgeous!

  10. They are very photogenic!! Love these, Abby!

  11. Annamarie says:

    Gorgeous couple, stunning dress and florals, beautiful photos!! Love this so much Abby!

  12. Karen Field says:

    Seriously love that gown! The seersucker suit and bow tie rocked. How last minute were the flowers? It all turned out so gorgeous! I’m glad you come away from these “just for me” shoots and see improvement every year. Great job! Mom

  13. Sarah Adams says:

    SOOOOO dreamy. LOVE these.

  14. These are gorgeous!!

  15. These are absolutely breathtaking Abby!!!!

  16. […] our sunrise session with Abby Grace, I’ve been addicted to sessions at dawn. Anyone who knows me well might be […]

  17. […] in June, Thad and I got back into our wedding attire (so fun!) and had an inspiration shoot with Abby Grace. She encouraged me to do the same, and I’m so glad I did! I am so grateful […]

  18. Kristen Duffy says:

    I LOVE the style in these! They’re such a gorgeous couple!

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