MIRANDA LEA
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Hi! I'm Miranda. :) I'm a 2024 bride with three cats, a bearded dragon, and an emotional support husband that drives me to many of my weddings (s/o to Justin, the real mvp xoxo).  I graduated from James Madison University and have my BA in English. My approach to documenting memories is to capture them in not only a way that feels authentic to you and the moment, but also to depict the artistic uniqueness that your session brings. Your memories deserve to be preserved in a timeless, poetic manner so when you revisit the images, you can feel them the same way you did when they were happening. My favorite compliment came from a guest at a destination wedding; they had said to me, "It is so neat watching you observe and anticipate moments. I didn't even know what you were capturing was a special moment until I saw you documenting it." I have a deep passion for witnessing the large moments with you, but also take a lot of pride in showing you how touching the small ones can be too - the way he holds your dress, your little one standing on his/her tippy toes to reach you, and your guests wiping their eyes while you looked into your partner's. I could never express how great of an honor is to be a part of so many humans' most intimate days, but I will forever be so gracious to be invited and welcomed in. 

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My approach is rooted in the soft, in-between moments. I believe every one has a love story, whether it's with their soul mate, a passion/talent, or simpy a love story with that chapter of their life, and I take great honor in documenting them organically and creatively. I can't wait to tell yours.

THE HEART BEHIND THE LENS

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A slow morning coffee, fresh flowers on the table, film playing softly in the background, and a notebook full of ideas—these little rituals shape the way I create. I believe beauty lives in atmosphere, and that feeling always finds its way into my work.

MY SIGNATURE RITUALS

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Golden-hour light, antique bookstores, silk ribbons, handwritten notes, candlelit dinners, rainy museum afternoons, and the magic of places that feel frozen in time. These are the details that endlessly inspire my eye.

LITTLE THINGS I LOVE

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VINTAGE LOVE LETTERS / 2000's ROM COMS
CLASSIC NOVELS / ART GALLERIES / HIGH FASHION MAGAZINES
DOCUMENTARY FILMS / WHIMISICAL GARDENS

Inspired by :

MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA

2026

September

VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC

2026

August

VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC

2026

July

VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE

2026

June

VIRGINIA, MARYLAND

2026

May

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YOUR LOVE STORY