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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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Vibrant Fall District Winery DC Wedding | Amanda & Anthony

Amanda & Anthony’s Fall District Winery DC Wedding was filled with so much fun and love! We kicked off the day at the beautiful Thompson Hotel, before heading to their Catholic ceremony at St. Peter’s Church in Capitol Hill. With a considerable gap between the ceremony and the reception, we seized the opportunity to create […]

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Cozy Chic Fall Meridian House Wedding | Serena & Jack

The beautiful rich tones of fall came alive in Serena and Jack’s luxurious fall Meridian House wedding celebration even on a dreary, rain-filled weekend! This day was a masterpiece of timeless elegance and chic details, thoughtfully curated for two of the kindest souls. It was such a privilege to capture the beauty and love between […]

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Engagements

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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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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Rainy Rawlings Conservatory Baltimore Elopement | M & R

“Rain or Shine” That was the the motto of these two avid outdoors lovers, and one that couldn’t have been more fitting as it POURED for hours during their Rawlings Conservatory Baltimore Elopement. I’ve shot in rain many times in my career, but never quite like this day. We shifted plans, embraced it all and […]

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Modern Industrial Richmond Wedding | Patience & Gray

Patience and Gray’s October modern industrial Richmond wedding day at The Foundry at Tredegar was nothing short of amazing! Their personal style really accented the industrial aesthetic of the venue, and it created such a a fun modern and edgy vibe. Their choice of all black for their wedding party really made their white florals […]

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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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Photography Education

Practical Wedding Day Tip for Photographers 📸

Photographers- I’ve got a wedding day tip for you! On a wedding day, do you ever find yourself fumbling around in your bag looking for the paper timeline or tapping around your phone to double check the timing of something? Me too. Or at least I used to! This little wedding day tip helps keep […]

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Engagements

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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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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