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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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Weddings

Funky Colorful Disco Themed Fall Wedding | Lindsey & JC

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and transport yourself back in time to the most epic wedding celebration ever! I had the pleasure of capturing Lindsey and JC’s colorful disco-themed fall wedding, which was bursting with funky retro vibes. With the bride’s stationery design skills on full display, the paper goods were nothing […]

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Wedding 101

Washington DC City Wedding Photo Tips

CITY WEDDINGS! We love them and their chic sophistication and history. They are so popular and have been for years, for good reason! However, there are a lot of logistics to keep in mind when you’re getting married in the city, versus say a quiet vineyard in the countryside of Virginia. So I thought I’d […]

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Wedding 101

Choosing a Wedding Bouquet that Shines in Photographs

I have had the privilege of capturing countless beautiful wedding days, but one of my favorite parts has always been (and I think will always be) seeing the wedding bouquet come together on the big day! There’s something so magical about a stunning wedding bouquet and how it compliments the photos. It’s not just a […]

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Father’s Day: 5 Ways to Honor Your Dad on Your Wedding Day

Since people loved the mother’s day version of this blog so much, in honor of Father’s Day I wanted to share a handful of fun and creative ways to honor your dad, step-dad, or father figure on your wedding day. Often it is an emotional and special day for them as well, and these special […]

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Engagements

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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Weddings

Modern Monochrome District Winery Wedding | Alexis & Jeff

I had the honor of capturing Alexis and Jeff’s modern monochrome wedding at the stunning District Winery in Washington, DC. From living in DC to LA to NYC, the couple’s modern, fashion-forward style effortlessly came through the whole day. They opted for an almost monochrome color palette, filled with lots of all white details, white […]

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Mother’s Day: 5 Ways to Honor Your Mom on Your Wedding Day

In honor of Mother’s Day (and my first one as a mom-to-be!), I wanted to share 5 ways to honor your mom on your wedding day that I have seen and loved over the years photographing countless weddings. Here are just a few recent mother daughter moments that I was honored to witness and photograph […]

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Lifestyle

Life Update… I’m Pregnant!

In case you’ve missed it, we’ve got some news around here lately… I’m pregnant! We have a little one joining us this October! My husband and I have dreamed of building a family together since we were both just babies ourselves in high school, so we are just over the moon excited to enter this […]

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Galleries

Nicole & Sean | Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding

I had the honor of capturing Nicole and Sean’s beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding day at the and it was truly something special! The day began with getting ready at the inn and there was so much excitement and anticipation in the air for the couple! Nicole and Sean have the best group of […]

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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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