JOURNAL

Every year during my off season, I begin the process of a website update. However, during the start of 2023, I did a total redesign that serves my brand and audience better. Today, I thought I’d share 4 reasons why I carved out the time to make these updates, and why if you’re a business […]

Let’s talk about unique bridal party styles. Gone are the days where dressing your bridal party meant having to put all your people in the same exact dress or suit. We love seeing couples have so much fun with it and pick colors and styles that represent their wedding style, while also showcasing their friends […]

One of my favorite parts about being in the wedding industry is getting to witness firsthand all of the wedding trends each year, especially when it comes to the dresses. For this week’s blog, I thought it would be fun to feature some of my 2022 brides & share about some of the fashion trends […]

With the new year just around the corner, there’s naturally a lot of reflection on the year past and the year to come. For me as a full time wedding photographer, this winter season is my slow season. However I’ve learned throughout the many years of running my business, this slower season is just as […]

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 […]

When Lexi & Shea’s plans for a Canada destination wedding got cancelled, they eloped but still wanted to celebrate with their family and friends. So, they switched directions and pulled together a vow renewal in under 2 months to celebrate their first anniversary together with all of their people. They stripped away all the traditions […]

If you’ve been following along with me on Instagram, you know my husband and I just bought a house this year, which means even more Amazon orders than usual (and if you’re picky like me, lots of returns as well). But I am so happy with some of the things I scored this August from […]

As a wedding photographer, there are so many things that I use everyday other than my camera & lenses that you wouldn’t expect or even think of! Amazon is often my go-to for wedding photography supplies since I am notorious for forgetting to order something until the last minute, and I can count on their […]

When Supriya first reached out and described her vision for their engagement shoot, that included chic white suits, an urban landscape in D.C., and dreamy light, I was so excited! There’s something so fun about getting to collaborate with my couples and make the vision they already have come to life in photos. For the […]