Chic Downtown Engagement Session in Richmond

For Lexi & Patrick’s chic downtown engagement session in Richmond, bride Lexi had a vision. Silk dress, sleek columns, genuine candids, and pizza, I was ecstatic! On a warm December day, we met in downtown Richmond and the city felt transformed by their joy.

Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer

Lexi and Patrick wanted their engagement session to feel genuine, joyful, and energetic. Taking inspiration from the historic, grecian inspired columns of the capital building, Lexi’s white silk dress was perfectly suited for the setting. The structured bodice and flowing sleeves created elegance while her wide smile and exuberance brought life and joy to every frame. She complimented the dress with pearl drop earrings and pearl studded heels. Meanwhile, Patrick wore a classic black suit as a perfect contrast.

Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer
engaged couple sits on marble steps wearing suit and chic white silk dress
Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer
Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer
Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer

We wound our way around the Capital building, the brisk weather an inspiration as Lexi donned Patrick’s suit jacket. We paused at this evergreen courtyard to add a touch of garden greens to their film portraits.

Lexi and Patrick wanted to infuse their fun loving personalities into their chic downtown engagement session. And what better way than with a mid-session snack! We picked up their absolute favorite pepperoni pizza and I will forever be obsessed with the juxtaposition of this gorgeous, fashion-forward styling mixed with the candidness of sharing a favorite slice.

Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer
Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer

As the afternoon drew to a close, we ended their session at a quiet little restaurant among Richmond’s historic cobblestone streets. The couple toasted to a fantastic day and celebrated with a romantic dinner for two. I truly can not wait to celebrate their mountaintop Charlottesville wedding this Fall!

engaged couple in suit and white silk dress cross cobblestone downtown street

Thank you for exploring this snippet of this Chic Downtown Engagement Session. If you are planning a Charlottesville Wedding let’s talk more about how we can beautifully capture your love story. Click here or use the link below to inquire.

Katie Trauffer Photography is based in Maryland, she happily serves beautiful destinations world wide.

Chic Downtown Engagement Session by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer