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Leigh Skaggs Photography

I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Hampton Roads Virginia.

October 22, 2016

Melanie & Tyler | Windsor Castle Park Engagement session Smithfield Virginia Engagement Photographer

WOW!  We had the BEST time getting to know Melanie, Tyler and their beautiful German Shepherd, Cain at Windsor Castle park in Smithfield Virginia!  This couple is so FUN and we loved how easily they snuggled and laughed with one another.  We also loved hanging out with Cain…who is still mostly a puppy…and did such a great job listening during our session!  These two met when they were in the same dorm at ODU, freshman year and have been inseparable ever since.  I love how Melanie described what she loves most about Tyler…”I love how he makes me feel. He makes me a better person each and every day. I feel like I can do just about anything when I have him by my side.”  After being with these two for a bit, I agree that together they can do anything!! 

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