The Portrait Blog

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Welcome to our latest wedding showcase video! Today, we’re excited to share with you the captivating moments from the beautiful wedding ceremony of Paige and Blake Awkard that took place

Take a magical journey with Katie and Jeff as they tie the knot on May 13th, 2023, at the enchanting Lydia Mountain Lodge. This film is more than just a

In today's digital age, it is easier than ever to snap photographs of our favorite memories. However, there remains something special about physical prints that cannot be replaced by screens

Hello. Hello. This is Sean with Sean Thurston Photography here in Waynesboro, Virginia. I want to talk a little bit about a recent wedding of mine. It was for a

How important are your memories? Are you a "meh, cell phone shots are fine." or a "they're only little once" type person? The truth is; 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻

When you’re looking to hire a professional photographer for headshots in Waynesboro and Staunton, there are a few things you should know first. The people hiring you might not even

Choosing a photographer for your wedding can be an overwhelming process. From so many amazing photographers, it can be difficult to know where to start. And once you’ve narrowed down

Scott and Beth came to me with adventurous hearts. One of the things that Beth mentioned was that they're getting married and she didn't want to wait many months to

Are you trying to find a wedding photographer? Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You will want to remember it for years to

You’ll often see me telling the beginning of love stories through engagement sessions or weddings. It’s rarer than I’d like for it to be that I get to share a

If anyone ever asked me what love is supposed to look like, then I would simply show them photos of Amy and Eric. These two are a very sweet and

Meeting Lachelle and Steven for the first time over coffee was fun and natural. They were so warm and genuine that it felt more like a reunion than a consultation

From the moment that I first sat down with Emily and Nathan, I knew that these two not only were a lot of fun but this was going to be

I have a love story about a cute couple that called me from Philidelphia. They wanted someone who was fun and able to capture their adorable wedding at the White

If you’ve never had the chance to visit Bold Rock brewery, take a drive and enjoy the view and the drinks. This was the setting for the outdoor wedding of

Terri & Jamel was a lovely couple that wanted to step away from the hustle and bustle of Alexandria, Virginia and come visit the Shenandoah Valley area. Well, it was

Lindsey & Matt met online and like so many others have found love through that avenue. A love that has led to a promise of forever. With an October 12th

A Diamond on A Diamond Jesse & George are a very laid back couple with a love story for the books. Both of them have a heart of gold and

Their affection for the other is electric and their dedication to one another is inspiring. I’d like for you to meet a wonderful couple, LeeAnna and Brad. Overall, these two

A picturesque day was the setting on the hillside of Four Winds at North Mountain where Jesse and George were arriving as individuals but leaving as one. A beautiful unification

Kate and Brad fell for each other while walking around in Staunton. They loved to meet up at Gypsy Hill and talk while they took in the scenery and enjoyed

If you’re wanting a sweet, fun-loving and down-to-earth couple then Ashley and Tony are them. I think that we laughed for the entire time between shots during the engagement session.

The heart wants what the heart wants and during these strange times, the decision was made to choose love. I always enjoy showcasing love stories and I doubt that I

Ashley and Tony tied the knot on October 10, 2020. Their love for each other shines bright and even during this pandemic, they made it happen with style. I’m honored

If you take a moment with Kasey and David, you’ll notice all of the small things that go on in a relationship. The sweet nudges, sly smirks and soft touches.

Hey, hey, thank you for coming to check out another blog post here, at Sean Thurston Photography. I am a wedding and portrait photographer here in Augusta County, Virginia, and

When your heart lives in the mountains of Virginia, sometimes you have to follow your heart. This Pennsylvania couple traveled down to the place that they love to have the

After waiting things out due to COVID, the big day had finally arrived on the 3rd of April. Kate and Brad with many friends and family were ready to make

I have a couple who is traveling to our neck of the woods because they love it here! Rachael and Sean are in love with both the mountains of Virginia

If you’ve ever visited a museum or walked through an art exhibit in a gallery, you’ve likely seen a lot of wall art. Whether it’s an original oil painting, an

I thought that the first post that gets me back to my blogging (which I used to do many moons ago) has to be about my girls. My little monkeys

Here’s a quick list of this that may help you get to know me better – since I already get to learn so much about you through our portrait or