THE KWP BLOG

I met Abbey years ago when she and I both danced and our paths often crossed at different events even though we were at different studios, and I was so excited for her Princeton, West Virginia, engagement photos. Even though we live in Bluefield, we often travel to beautiful venues for engagement sessions, so finding […]

The Gaines Estate in Fayetteville, West Virginia, is one of our favorite West Virginia venues! It is a restored historic estate tucked away in the cute town of Fayetteville, and from the bridal suite to the outdoor ceremony site under the pretty maple try, to the romantic balcony for sunset portraits, we are always so […]

Monika and Wes knew they wanted a simple West Virginia Capitol Elopement and it was an absolutely perfect day!! They chose to say their vows privately and have a simple ceremony just the two of them, and it was just so sweet. We love a big party, but there is something so stress-free and intimate […]

The Greenbrier Resort Engagement photos are definitely some of my new favorites!! Onnika and Ben are getting married next summer at their church in Bluefield with a Fincastle Country Club reception, but they dreamed of Greenbrier Resort Engagement photos and we happily agreed! They have grown up visting there, and planned a dinner to celebrate […]

KWP Wedding Timeline Tips We know one of the hardest parts of planning is deciding a perfect wedding timeline!! It plays such an important role in how the flow of your day goes. Of course we ALWAYS recommend hiring a wedding planner to take care of all these details for you, and we work alongside […]

Is it already February and I am just now sharing my favorites from the year as a Virginia wedding photographer?? Yes. Yes it is. But to be honest, this is the hardest post for me ALL year. KWP couples are truly the most amazing people, and they have the sweetest love stories that we photographed […]

As you are looking for a West Virginia wedding venue, The Greenbrier Resort should be the top of your list! The Greenbrier Resort is a beauty tucked away in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. I grew up spending holidays performing The Nutcracker ballet there, so it always feels nostalgic around the holidays. We love the […]

It was a perfect September day when we arrived at Athena Estate and Vineyard for Kate and Hartley’s wedding. Athena Estate and Vineyard is a gorgeous venue tucked away in southern West Virginia, and it was the perfect place for these two to say “I do.” Kate started the day hanging out with her girls […]

I had been dreaming about a fun, creative project to start this wedding season, and this colorful wedding styled shoot at Mia Bella Grand in Beckley, West Virginia, was perfect!! We had such an incredible team of vendors, and I had such an amazing time photographing such all the gorgeous flowers. Vendors: Design: Mia Bella […]

Alyson and Jimmy had a very intimate, sweet summer wedding at the West Virginia State Capitol and I was honored to get to photograph! It was very simple, with the capitol making a perfect backdrop! Key to Adam did a beautiful job with the ceremony music!  We are so happy for y’all and wish you […]