An intimate setting filled with family, friends, and a feast–Russell and Sarah’s wedding at Pasha Mezze in Norfolk, Virginia was friggin fantastic.

In less than one week these two are going to get hitched! To celebrate we took a little photo adventure through the trails of Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach.

The Beasley fam has expanded. Simon is my first nephew and the first grandbaby for my parents. It’s an exciting, new adventure.

My father-in-law, Kelvin, has an unmatched passion for the southwest. He’s traveled there many a time attempting to quench his thirst for red rocks. He stays thirsty, my friends.

My compardre, Jacob “Cup” Kobernik, has an untamed love for his motorcycle. It is a love that I attempted to capture on camera. Here ’tis:

I’m ever-grateful to the Internet for introducing me to Russell Chandler and Sarah Mitchell, two cool kids who let me take their engagement photos on a swampy summer day in ol’ Norfolk, VA.