06/12/2026
It's LOVING DAY! β€οΈ
On a sunny October day in Leesburg, Virginia, we met up with Shariffa & Kevin at their charming Wedding Venue, The Harvest House at Lost Creek Winery, for a particularly touching Engagement Session. π‘
In celebration of Love and Equality, they sought to acknowledge another Virginian Couple, Mildred and Richard Loving. As Plaintiffs in the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, their fight to marry finally overturned the nationwide ban on in*******al marriage on June 12th, 1967. Shariffa & Kevin wanted to pay homage to this trailblazing couple by thoughtfully recreating a selection of iconic images featured in a 1966 LIFE Magazine editorial spread, captured by photojournalist Grey Villet. πΈ
One of the notable images of The Lovings was on their porch while candidly conversing on either side of a pillar. It was kismet that Harvest House featured strikingly identical pillars to the Loving's farmhouse, and provided the perfect elements to bring this vision into the present day!
Accompanied by the sweetest baby dog Delilah, (who provided us all with laughs and kisses along the way), there were plenty of playful moments between them. There were also contemplative and peaceful moments that not only illustrated the genuine love Shariffa & Kevin share, but captured the reverence they have for the subjects of the original photoshoot, the persevering Mildred & Richard. π
The grand finale of the Session was an excursion to where The Lovings were legally married after long last, the momumental Washington, D.C. ποΈ
We're so grateful to Shariffa & Kevin for letting us be part of their poignant photoshoot, and documenting a piece of their Family's history. Sending you and Delilah loving vibes, always! β¨πΉ
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