Personal | Colonial Williamsburg

I’d never been to Williamsburg, despite how close we live (relatively)… so we decided for our 7th wedding anniversary we’d spend the weekend away there (see our previous anniversary trips: 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th). Part of me kinda wanted to set up a shoot while there, but ultimately, I am glad we just got to relax… although, it’s SUCH a beautiful place… I hope to go back and photograph something! I’ll actually be close by in a few weeks if anyone’s interested (November 15) .

*All images are 35mm film shot on Portra 400 with my Minolta Maxxum

We stayed in the sweetest home on the southern side of the James River. It was an adorable cottage built in 2005 to mimic the colonial home on the property. The inside was decorate with oodles of period pieces, painted in historic colors and overall, incredibly charming…. but it was filled with modern things, like custom cabinets, a stunning bathroom and cable tv 🙂

On Saturday late afternoon, we ventured over to Yorktown… and it’s adorable!

Sunday, before departing for home… we made a few stops along the southern side of the James River… first was Chippoaks Plantation. It was so beautiful, private and serene. It looked like their had been a wedding there the day before. Guys… I’d LOVE to shoot at this beautiful place, someone bring me back!!

Then we went over to Bacon’s Castle, and took the tour there. It was fascinating, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable… the tour was over an hour long!