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Whether you are reciting elopement vows on the cliffs of Virginia, sharing kisses in the hot springs of Costa Rica, or toasting champagne at your black-tie wedding. You deserve candid + intimate imagery that will allow you to look back on your memories and live them all over again.

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BASED IN VIRGINIA’S SHENANDOAH VALLEY AMONG THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

FILM + DIGITAL

When I picked up a camera in 2012, I always knew that I wanted to capture stories of love, no matter what they looked like. It was as if I found my calling in life, and I wanted nothing more than to take that dream as far as I could.

Over the years, I have made it my undying mission to make your photos a work of art that has been captured and edited with the intent of allowing you to relive each moment as if you were truly there experiencing it again. I want you to remember each and every second down to the most minuscule detail.

Whether it is an intimate wedding or a lavish, traditional wedding… To me, they are more than just photographs. To me, I am capturing your forever.

OVER A DECADE OF CAPTURING INTIMATE WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS

Kelsey Rae

behind the lens

EMMA, BRIDE from knoxville, TENNESSEE

"HER IMAGES CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF NATURE JUST AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WITHIN."

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Whether you are hiking to the cliffs of Patagonia to say, "I DO," or listening to members of your wedding party share toasts over champagne, we are here to provide documentary style imagery that you can feel.

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CAPTURING CONNECTION THROUGH
INTIMATE IMAGERY

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This spring wedding at Montfair Resort Farm in Crozet, Virginia, was a fairytale of love and togetherness. I would even go as far as to say that it was the definition of an intimate and laid-back celebration.

The couple’s love for each other shone through every detail of the day.

Couple eloping with private ceremony along the Appalachian Trail in Autumn

To all the lovebirds out there, I hope this blog has left you feeling inspired and excited about eloping in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

If you’re searching for a wedding venue that combines breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or their foothills, delectable wines, and a stunning setting for your special day, look no further than the Charlottesville, VA area. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, these winery wedding venues offer a picturesque backdrop for your celebration.

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Kelsey is a truly gifted photographer and photo editor. If you’re looking for someone who can enrich your engagement and/or wedding photos by perfectly complementing the happy couple with natural backdrops, you’ll find none better then Ridge and Ramble Photography. And just as important, she’s also incredibly easy to work with...It’s difficult to put into words just how much we appreciate Kelsey’s work before and after our wedding day, so I’ll try to put it as simply as possible: Hire Ridge and Ramble Photography for your wedding. You won’t regret it.

"KELSEY IS A TRULY GIFTED PHOTOGRAPHER
AND PHOTO EDITOR."

GREG + ANGELA

Kelsey was truly amazing to work with! She helped us tremendously with location and vendor recommendations. Not only did she come up with the perfect timeline but she coordinated with our other vendors which took a lot of the stress off us. Driving for hours to our location, hiking the trail multiple times, and getting drenched in the rain!! The best part was seeing all her hard work pay off with these gorgeous photographs! She is truly a master at her craft. She made us feel so at ease and the entire experience was spectacular!

"SHE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THROUGHOUT
THE ENTIRE PROCESS"

MEGHAN & KEITH

Preparing for the wedding, the million little things that need to be seen to, arranged, planned for, accounted for, and crossed off the list. It is no wonder that the cliche exists portraying this process as utter madness. Consider this, and then consider how amazing, how truly wonderful it would be to book a photographer who can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing the engagement photos will turn out perfect, the wedding photos will turn out perfect, and that in the photographer you may look forward to finding more than the hired help, but a lifelong friend. My friends, that is what you can not just look forward to, but can expect with complete confidence when booking Ridge and Ramble Photography.

"KELSEY IS TRULY A GEM, A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, AND AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER AND FRIEND"

CY + SOO

Kelsey and her team were simply amazing all the way from the engagement session to the big day! Her quality of work is like none seem before and she makes it literally impossible to select just one photo as a favorite. She has been so helpful throughout this entire experience, kept great communication, and was so easy to work with! I am so thankful for all the beautiful work she put together and I will definitely be returning for her for any photography needs I will ever have! When looking at the photos, the amount of love and fun is literally jumping through the photos which I never realized one could capture.

"When looking at the photos, the amount of love and fun is literally jumping through the photos"

ashley & Jordan

She blew our expectations out the water and was really able to capture our love and every moment to perfection! She made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves. Photos are our memories and she is worth every penny. If you are thinking about hiring her, DO IT! She is now our photographer for life!

"she is now our photographer for life."

BRITTANY & SAM

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