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Pop the champagne! You’re engaged, and planning your dream wedding. There are so many fun celebrations leading up to the big day, one of which being your engagement photos. If you haven’t prepared for your engagement session yet, don’t sweat it. I created an engagement session checklist so you can come as prepared as possible […]

Lauren wanted all the drama for their all-black engagement session at the Lincoln Memorial so we brought the drama! It was almost like the weather knew, because we had such an overcast, moody morning that made for the perfect backdrop. The Lincoln Memorial is such a popular location for engagement photos and definitely my favorite […]

I’ve been dying to shoot a Washington National Cathedral engagement for months, so I was very excited when these two reached out wanting to do their engagement shoot there. Not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it holds a special meaning to them (Reagan’s parents got married at a small church right next to […]

There’s a million and one places to do your engagement photos, but some of my favorite sessions of all time, like this Old Town Alexandria engagement, are ones where the location isn’t over thought out or high-effort, but simply someplace that feels authentic to them as a couple. Because when all is said and done, […]

If you’re reading this you might be a current HBP wedding couple, or hoping to be one in the future – and if so, YAY I’m so glad you’re here! For most of you it’s the first time you’ve booked a wedding photographer, and there may be questions in your mind as to how it […]

Proof that even an unexpected downpour can’t ruin your engagement session if you don’t let it. There was a clear forecast this day and for Hannah and Max’s fall engagement session at Great Falls Park, yet mid-session their day became a rainy Great falls engagement! Naturally I immediately felt bad that my sweet couple was […]

Planning engagement session outfits for fall and not sure where to start with picking what to wear? You’re in the right spot! Here are my top tips when it comes to selecting outfits for fall that will photograph well and be cozy. Tip #1: wear something that you love and feel comfortable in! When you […]

I had the best morning with Julie & Michael for their Georgetown engagement session! We took photos along the canal and I just loved their relaxed fun vibe, and how all the early fall colors all came together. I think many people often think of Georgetown as a more formal spot for photos, but this […]

When it comes to picking a spot for your engagement session, I always encourage my couples to think of places that mean something to them or places that feel like a fun date night. Trisha and Leif took my advice and made this such a unique and fun session to photograph! The whole evening for […]

Danielle and Michael brought all the fun and smiles for their summer engagement session at Manassas Battlefield Park. They asked if they could incorporate their dog Millie, (to which I said, OF COURSE!) and it couldn’t have been more fun to have her along for the session! The golden grasses, combined with pretty sunset light […]