David Abel Photography

David Abel Photography Virginia Wedding Photographer
http://www.davidabel.co

03/13/2026

Erin go glam was such a show stopper, each turn another amazing view, treat, or drink. It was so wonderful to be in a room with so many amazing creatives.

We did our best to match the vibes of this party. My amazing floral friend put together our floral components for our outfits, and absolutely killed it! We got so many compliments because of her!

A big thank you to all of the hard working professionals who put this together and made it special and to who made sure we got an invite.
















12/29/2025

Another chapter closed, what a wild adventure we find ourselves in.

Editorial bridal is not about being distant.It is about intention.It is about allowing her to step fully into her confid...
11/19/2025

Editorial bridal is not about being distant.
It is about intention.
It is about allowing her to step fully into her confidence,
while leaving space for real feeling to rise to the surface.
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Bridal fashion can be bold and editorial while still holding real emotion. A moment can be striking because of the gown, the light, the styling, and still feel completely alive because of the person wearing it.
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Editorial Hosts: .co
Lead Photographer: .co
Stylist, Creative Direction & Planning:
Host:
Hair & Makeup Artist:
Floral Designer:
Models:
Wedding Gowns:
Shoes:
Venue:
Stationery:
Rentals:

Linens:

Linen, leather, and light coming together to create a space that felt as intentional as the vows themselves.Where you ch...
11/18/2025

Linen, leather, and light coming together to create a space that felt as intentional as the vows themselves.
Where you choose to say I Do is never just a backdrop. It guides the energy of the day, the mood, the way people gather and connect. A setting becomes part of the story. It holds meaning, moments, and the memories made there.

Photography: .co
Planning and Design:
Venue:
Catering:
Educators: .co
Content Creation:
Party Florals & Editorial “Rehearsal” Florals:
Editorial Florals:
Custom Signage & Lettering:
Stationery:
Rentals:
Custom Drapery and Tent:
Linens:
Gowns: Lace Gown & Veil & jewelry:
Western Fringe Dress:
Boots & Shoes:
White Mini Dress: .shop  
Silver Mini Dress:
Men’s Attire:
Cakes:
Hat Bar:
DJ & Photobooth:
Name Tags:
Hair and Makeup:
Models: kyle.hansen15   

Classic Truck:
Mercedes:
Beauty for Party:
Showroom Experience: and BTS:
Custom Cookie Gift Boxes:

I find that it’s the moments that aren’t scripted that show us the most. The ones where meaning is not scheduled in a ti...
11/17/2025

I find that it’s the moments that aren’t scripted that show us the most. The ones where meaning is not scheduled in a timeline but comes into existence all on it’s own.
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Don’t get me wrong, I love photographing all the pretty or creating iconic portraits, but I find the moments that matter most, and the images that are gripped more tightly as the years pass are the ones that show the connections, the moments, the realness of life.

Another year around the sun, and today I’m taking a minute to look back.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’ve changed a lot over the years. From...
11/13/2025

Another year around the sun, and today I’m taking a minute to look back.
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I’ve changed a lot over the years. From a young ambitious kid chasing recognition & prestige, to a quieter father, husband, & artist who is learning the beauty of intentionality, slowing down, and hopefully humility. Someone who values meaning over momentum.
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There were seasons where I thought this dream might not last, the weight of doubt feeling heavier than the joy of doing what I loved. But betting on myself and leaning into the work I discovered my voice behind the camera and the person I was meant to become.
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If this year has taught me anything, it’s that what lasts are the connections we build with family, friends and clients. That’s what lasts, that’s what matters most.

If this is what life looks like, then I think I’m exactly where I am meant to be.

Life on Lake Como.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Whenever I travel, I make time to photograph for myself. To slow down and see the world witho...
11/11/2025

Life on Lake Como.
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Whenever I travel, I make time to photograph for myself. To slow down and see the world without agenda. It’s easy to get caught up in creating for others, but the truth is, the places we visit shape us too.
Every Journey shifts something in side. A new light, a new rhythm, a new way of seeing… and somehow, we never come back quite the same.
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Maybe that’s the beauty of travel. It teaches us to see differently, showing us ourselves reframed in new light.

An engagement session in the hills of Italy’s wine country with the golden light of the setting sun. The romance of life...
11/10/2025

An engagement session in the hills of Italy’s wine country with the golden light of the setting sun. The romance of life and a country rich in heritage perfectly blending together.

A love story in Sicily... tan stone, soft light, and a couple styled to perfection. Grateful to have been there to captu...
11/04/2025

A love story in Sicily... tan stone, soft light, and a couple styled to perfection. Grateful to have been there to capture it.
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Photography: .co

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