Jon & Roby: The Estate at River Run

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Man in a navy suit carries his partner down a crepe myrtle walkway at The Estate at River Run

Ever meet people who just have the most precious visible dynamic of bestfriends AND lovers?

Couple kisses beneath blooming pink crepe myrtles as he lifts her along the stone path
Couple in white dress and blue suit holds hands under vivid pink crepe myrtle blooms

Jon and Roby had that immediate, visible chemistry when I met them last month doing couples’ sessions with a photographer friend, the amazing Heather Mrva, at The Estate at River Run.

Couple embraces beside tall paned windows inside the mansion at The Estate at River Run
Smiling couple stands together in a bright window-lined corner of the estate's interior

And my goodness, Jon & Roby are the kind of people who make it look so easy… they just danced their way through the whole session.

Man laughs with his partner on a stone balcony overlooking gardens in Maidens, Virginia
Black and white portrait of a couple strolling arm in arm past a stone balustrade
Couple holds hands at a balustrade, gazing over rolling countryside from the estate balcony
Wide view of the couple at a terrace railing above the river valley at The Estate at River Run
Man kisses his partner's forehead on a balcony overlooking the river and green fields

A Couples Session Full of Personality

Every couple has their own flavor, their own ebb and flow, their own kind of romance. None of us displays our relationship the same to a watching world, and I LOVE that. Especially as a wedding photographer, I love capturing the differences of couples as I spend time with them. Jon & Roby let their personalities fly through each little prompting, and I felt so honored to be a fly on the wall of their love.

Couple descends a curved staircase with wrought iron railings toward a slate patio and gazebo
Man twirls his partner in a white dress across a wide stone patio at dusk
Woman laughs with her arms around her partner's neck on the estate's flagstone patio
Close-up of a laughing couple embracing, her arms draped around his shoulders at sunset
Overhead view of the couple embracing on an expansive flagstone terrace above the river

The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA

As a Richmond-based wedding photographer, just one hour from where the Estate at River Run is located in Maidens, VA, this venue is quite possibly my new top favorite. Ohh my lanta. If you have never been blessed to visit its presence, make every effort to go. I arrived early for our photo sessions to walk around the grounds and was struck again and again by all it had to offer… Breathtaking views from the balcony and patio, luxurious staircases indoors and out, a walkway of crepe myrtles that surround you like a cloud, a beautiful garden near a fancy pool and timeless poolhouse… And don’t even get me started on the exquisite nature of each Georgian Revival-style room inside the mansion!

Couple poses beside a carved stone railing with pink crepe myrtles on the hillside behind
Man kisses the top of his partner's head near a stone urn and sweeping lawn
Couple shares a quiet moment beneath crepe myrtles with the mansion rooftop behind them

Why Couples Should Book The Estate at River Run

If you are looking for a venue with endless, breathtaking photo opportunities for you and your loved one(s)… the Estate at River Run is where you need to run, not walk, to book your session/wedding… literally, as soon as possible! I could not say enough how much I enjoyed not only the beauty of this mansion and its grounds but also the kindness of its owner, Kim Moody of Kim Moody Design. She welcomed and cared for us throughout our time there with such a down-to-earth, grace-filled professionalism that makes a wedding photographer’s heart feel so thankful that such a woman as Kim is caring for couples all year long to make their wedding dreams come true!

Tender black and white embrace, the woman resting against her partner's chest with eyes closed
Couple leans in for a kiss framed by rows of magenta crepe myrtle trees
Woman laughs on her partner's lap as they sit on wide stone steps together
Seated black and white portrait, man wrapping his arms around his partner from behind

Jon & Roby, along with the other couples we photographed, showed off their delight in one another and the fun they have doing life together as we gallivanted around the grounds until it was too dark for our cameras to get quality images. I am so in love with the moments captured on this day and I cannot WAIT to go back to River Run for more sessions and weddings in 2024!!

Couple touches noses at sunset with golden light glowing through the trees behind them
Foreheads pressed together, the couple embraces at a stone railing in black and white
Man carries his barefoot partner across the lawn as the sunset glows over distant hills
Couple dances on a hillside lawn above the pool terrace at The Estate at River Run
Couple runs hand in hand across the lawn toward the balustraded pool terrace

Shout out again to Heather Mrva, for letting me join her to photograph these beautiful souls at this beautiful estate! Felt very honored to be included in this magical day.

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