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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rain storms rolled in over Washington DC this Saturday, but truly nothing could put a damper on this day for Elena and Kevin. They chose to do an intimate first look with each other in the rain, and exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family and friend before heading to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church […]

Courtney and Taylor love hallmark Christmas movies, so a December wedding at Thorpewood was just perfect for their vision! They tied the knot outside in the pine woods and danced the night in the lodge under a 20 foot Christmas tree amidst a crackling fireplace. Courtney went from her gingham Christmas pajamas into her champagne […]

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 […]
BEHIND THE LENS
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 couples and families will forever be one of the greatest honors.
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