We rescheduled Katie & Brandon’s engagement session not 1, not 2, but 3 times because of the weather (crazy unpredictable hurricane season)! And I never heard a word of complaint from these two 💗 The day we were given was perfect and we had the dreamiest light and a garden still bursting with color and life. Autumn in Virginia is something to behold. You can find trees brimming with orange, red, and yellow leaves next to flowering bushes still in bloom. Some days are reminiscent of summer and some hold the chill of the winter to come. 
The new website is LIVE! This has been such a labor of love and I cannot thank @threefifteendesign enough for all of the hard work she has put in for me. From the incredible branding suite and the absolutely beautiful website she custom built to be home to my little business, I am eternally grateful and in awe of her talent. Thank you a million, Ravyn! // This new brand is a culmination of the best parts of my business. Throughout the logo suite you will notice a classic and sophisticated typeface that reflects my overall shooting and editing style. The delicate floral elements combined with the intricate distressed line work mimic the romance that is displayed by the intimacy of my couples, as well as, my love for the way architecture and nature come together to create art. There is an Old World feel throughout that is warm, inviting, and reminiscent of simpler times. Like I shared yesterday, this brand feels like coming home. It feels like finding the missing piece to this business that I have loved cultivating the last 7 years. Thank you to everyone who has brought me to this place. Everyone who has booked a session or a wedding, sent their friends and family my way, written reviews, second shot for me, and ultimately made it easy for me to say yes to standing behind the camera and creating magic time and time again. You can view the site by clicking the link in my bio. 
*GIVEAWAY* For our grand finale before the official launch tomorrow, I am giving away one free Engagement OR Bridal Session (originally $500)!! This session will last 2 hours and must take place in Virginia (DC and MD not included). Tag your engaged and bride friends!! I have been close to 5k followers for the longest time, so to make this even more fun, I will also be giving away 5 $10 Starbucks gift cards if I break 5000 followers (and I will give away 10 if I break 5500)! Tag your people and be sure to check back tomorrow for the launch! // To enter: 1. Follow @annakardosphoto 2. “Like” this post 3. Tag your friends on this post! Each new comment will count as another entry. 4. For an extra entry, share this to your Instagram story and be sure to tag me. **** Winner will be announced on my Instagram story at 7pm Friday, October 23rd! 
Hiring @threefifteendesign for my rebrand was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my business. I didn’t just want a pretty website and new logo. I wanted to align my brand with the larger vision for my business, my shooting & editing style, and a better client experience. And all of that required research and an eye for design. Ravyn brought all of these things together for me and created something that feels like home. 
*CLOSED* Our next giveaway, to celebrate the launch of my new website and brand, is extra special because I have partnered with local artist @sincerelysarahstudios! She has created a stunning, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted champagne bottle that will go to one lucky person. This would make a gorgeous wedding gift, the perfect bottle for popping bubbly with your bridal party, a lovely bit of decor to include with your wedding details, or an indulgent treat for your wedding night. Tag your engaged friends below and help them win!! **** To enter: 1. Follow @annakardosphoto and @sincerelysarahstudios 2. “Like” this post 3. Tag your friends on this post. Each new comment will count as another entry! 4. For an extra entry, share this to your Instagram story and be sure to tag @annakardosphoto. **** Winner will be announced on my Instagram story at 7pm Wednesday, October 21st!