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Classic Georgetown Engagement Session | Claire & Chris

The vibes and weather couldn’t have been more ideal for Claire & Chris’s classic Georgetown engagement session in D.C.! As a place that’s special to them, it was a no-brainer that we did their session here and, man, was it a beautiful night! We explored the charming streets and cobblestones and let the light lead […]

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Blair House Engagement Session | Washington, D.C.

Not only is the Blair House is steeped in rich history, but it’s also a place that’s near and dear to these two, so it was the upmost honor to get the opportunity to capture Claire & Nico’s Blair House engagement session! If you’ve never heard of it, The Blair House holds a special place […]

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Windy Fall Shenandoah Adventure Engagement | Barbara & Cristian

Capturing this fall Shenandoah adventure engagement was such a honor. Barbara and Cristian have been together for 10 years (they met when she was 15 and he was 17 – truly precious!) and are the definition of best friends in love! They own their own business in DC (and are absolutely killing it!), and spend […]

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Union Station DC Engagement Session | Joanna & Yanni

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a stunning engagement session for one of my 2024 couples, Joanna and Yanni, at the iconic Union Station in Washington, DC. Their stylish and modern style paired perfectly with the station’s classic architecture, creating a beautiful contrast that made all the romantic and chic, city vibes come to […]

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Northern Virginia Engagement Session Locations

Don’t want to venture into Washington DC for your session and deal with potential traffic or crowds? Northern Virginia is a beautiful area with many great engagement session locations to choose from, not far from DC. I’ve lived in NoVA my whole life and I feel like I am always still discovering new spots! Here […]

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Mari & Frank | National Cathedral Engagement Session

I was overjoyed to get to capture Mari and Frank’s engagement session at one of my favorite session locations, the Washington National Cathedral! The stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture provided the picturesque, chic, and romantic setting we were going for with the shoot. We started off the evening in Bishops Garden with their adorable […]

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Summer Annapolis Engagement Session

Samantha and Justin feel at home by the water and love hanging in Annapolis, so when they proposed the idea of shooting their engagement session there, it couldn’t have been more perfect! The quaint and colorful homes, classic boats, and stunning views of the water made for the perfect summer Annapolis engagement session. While there […]

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Sunrise Manassas Battlefield Engagement Session | Jess & Matt

If you love stunning colors, soft features, and a gorgeous couple, you’re going to adore this Manassas Battlefield Engagement Session! I met up with Jess and Matt on an early morning in November at Manassas Battlefield Park for their engagement session and boy, did we get blessed with a beautiful sunrise! We had 1 day […]

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Stony Man Shenandoah Adventure Engagement | Rachel & Kevin

Rachel and Kevin are avid hikers and lovers of the outdoors, so it was only fitting that we met up at Stony Man Shenandoah National Park for an adventure engagement session. Slightly warm with a breeze, we truly had the best day for it! We first met up at a nearby overlook and then made […]

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Kogod Courtyard National Portrait Gallery Engagement Session

I had been eagerly awaiting meeting Alexis and Jeff ever since our first phone call when they were inquiring with me for their wedding day! With them living in NYC, we finally found a date that would work to shoot their Kogod Courtyard engagement in DC when they were in town. But when mother nature […]

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Hannah

Ever-focused on light and the thrilling art of creation; found in the perfectly, imperfect moments of real life.

My goal every time I pick up my camera is to create an atmosphere that invites my subjects to show up as their honest and truest selves allowing me to capture the feeling of this irreplaceable moment in time. Storytelling is at the heart of it all, and being entrusted to capture that for my couples will forever be one of the greatest honors.

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