i'm kaitlyn phipps, a wedding and family photographer located in southwest virginia.

It was a rainy Saturday morning that was special for so many reasons. One, because there was about to be a backyard, barefoot intimate ceremony in the back of the groom’s mother’s house. Two, because the bride loves the rain. Her mom had taught her to dance in the rain and accept redemption and today […]

In the midst of our crazy life, on a balmy Friday evening, Sonny and Kathy were married. Now this is exciting for several reasons, one being that Sonny is David’s DAD! And two being that Kathy, who is altogether fabulous, is now a part of our family. It’s so different to be connected to a […]

I am falling in love with weddings. I mean I’ve always loved the details and the planning and the excitement, but seeing two families come together is a beautiful thing. And so unique. That was Jonathan and Cary’s big day, two sets of families and friends coming together. All fans of Jonathan AND Cary, all […]

Drew and Morgan: best friends, inseparable, each other’s rocks and support. It had been that way since high school, but one day it turned into something more. Two best friends fell in love, and the rest is history. I have so much love in my heart for this wedding I’m sharing today. Drew and Morgan’s love […]

Oh goodness gracious. Snow is legitimately piling up outside, blocking us in. The world looks like a snow globe today and it is glorious. That has kind of been the theme of this winter. Freezing snow or freezing rain. Super intense wind and cold temperatures. But thankfully, almost two weeks ago, there was a perfect […]