Don't let the warm faces in these photos fool you. My first portraits of the year had me in the Shockoe Slip district of Richmond, VA...with below freezing temps. If you haven't been to this area of Richmond, you are really missing out. Colorful buildings and colorful people. After a bite at Bottoms Up Pizza, this trio and I headed off to take our chances against frostbite. The risk was well worth the reward. The lovebirds, Rachael & Scott, were adorable and very trusting of my ridiculous ideas. Gabby, Rachael's sister, was up for anything as well and proved to be a complete natural in front of the camera. Richmond captivated me. These girls stole my heart. I can't wait to go back and take pictures of both.

