Risingsummits

turning your love story into timeless art
Couples, Weddings & Elopements
Virginia and Beyond

08/25/2026

Sweet devotion 🦢

08/18/2026

You ditch the flash for ambient light ✨🪩

Second shooting for Virginia & Destination Wedding Photographer | Elyse Lane

08/11/2026

Haley and Josh transported us to another era ✨

Photographer Virginia Elopement & Wedding Photographer | Alison Colbert
Dress Studio I Do Bridals Wedding Dress Shop
MUA Dhalia Edwards Makeup | Artistry Team
Hair AJS & CO.
Coordinators Ashley Chavez & Hannah Blair
Second shooter VA Beach & Destination Photographer

08/07/2026

Your sign that your wedding day can be whatever feels most like you.

Whether that means celebrating surrounded by everyone you love, exchanging vows somewhere far away, or creating a day that feels entirely your own… there is no right or wrong way to celebrate your story.

Years from now, the greatest part of your day will be how you got to experience it.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels intentional and true to you, I’d love to help bring that story to life ✨

08/03/2026

Every couple has a rhythm that’s uniquely theirs.

The art is to create a space where your personalities, your connection, and the way you love each other can shine through.

Such magic in capturing what naturally emerges with just a little guidance.

07/28/2026

The art of details

Photographer Virginia Elopement & Wedding Photographer | Alison Colbert
Lead Hosts/Photographers &Designers Casey Smith | Destination Wedding Photographer CHARLOTTESVILLE, LYNCHBURG, DC, & VIRGINIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER VIRGINIA, DC, + NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Venue Keswick Vineyards
Planner Terry Scherne Kaye
Couple skylarmuntz Jonny Sleiman
Videographer Andrew Gilford | Virginia Wedding Videographer
Florist / Steelcut | Wedding Florist
Rentals Curated Events DMV A Hosting Atelier Nu-Age Designs
Bridal Shop / Gown Designer DRESS AND GOWN RENTALS
Jewelry The Loved One
Content Creator DC MD VA Wedding & Event Content Creators
Beauty Virginia’s Elite Hair & Makeup Team//Jennifer Saunders
Drapery Wedding Florist & Drapery 📍Virginia Beach Richmond • DMV
Tiramisu Bisnonna
Gucci / Prada Shoes / Veil
Sponsors Aftershoot | Cull, Edit, Retouch & Deliver Photos Pic-Time | Galleries for Photographers

07/13/2026

We found forever

There are places that make you stop and wonder how two people could be lucky enough to begin their marriage here.

Being back at the Swiss Alps felt like stepping into another world. The mountains, the silence, the changing light... every frame reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. Thanks to for letting us experiment with our creativity in such a magical location.

My favorite image isn’t the first kiss or the epic overlook. It’s the last one. A wedding dress resting beside the lake after everything had been said. The closing scene of a film where the chapter is not just the ending, but the beginning of a whole new one.

If you’re dreaming of an intimate Switzerland elopement or planning a mountain elopement that feels cinematic and true to you, I’d love to help tell your story.

Couple
Flowers
Dress

05/11/2026

After the Waltz

Honored to have been a part of this inspiring team. The romance, the atmosphere, and every thoughtful detail felt beyond a dream.

Photographer
Creative Direction/Design
Planning
Venue
Florals & Draping
Content Creator
Bridal Studio
Bridal Designers
Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist
Rentals
Wedding Cake

04/27/2026

A reflection of forever

Sam and Nik’s day, classic and nostalgic at the beautiful

Address

Virginia Beach, VA

Website

http://www.rising-summits.com/

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