JOURNAL

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 […]

Having photographed 100+ wedding ceremonies, here are 5 essential things to remember when planning your wedding ceremony for the best photos AND experience for you and your partner: 1. Location  If you’re dreaming of an outdoor ceremony, pick a spot where you are in love the view! After all, that will be the main background […]

One of the most asked questions I get as a wedding photographer: When should we schedule our engagement session? With engagements being longer than ever these days, the options can feel endless and my couples are always asking when is the best time. Let’s talk about it! One of the biggest factors to consider is […]

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 […]

This Shenandoah adventure session gave me everything I needed to create the perfect experience: Two of the most genuine and in love people I’ve ever met, endless laughter, jokes and the best time, and the most beautiful sunset I’ve witnessed in the national park. l’ll never forget this session! Emma & David are soulmates if […]

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 […]

This absolute stunner of a wedding at the Conrad Hotel in Washington, DC was one for the books! Everything from the ceremony set up (hello mirrored aisle!), to the reception space was so thoughtfully designed and all things glam. Maria and Brock’s dog, Valentina, was a part of getting ready and the ceremony, and it […]

Nicole and Sean absolutely love being by the water, so when we were planning their engagement session we landed on meeting up at sunrise at Sandy Point State Park in Maryland. We had the most beautiful picturesque morning for their photos and I love how they just exude joy! I can’t wait for their big […]

Catherine and Keller’s wedding day at House Mountain Inn in Lexington, Virginia was such a smooth and wonderful day! I loved the boho blush accents she incorporated into the more rustic setting at House Mountain Inn- all of the details of this wedding were so beautiful! My favorite part of the day was sneaking away […]

Sparkler exits have become really popular for weddings in the past few years (for good reason, they are so fun!). But maybe your venue doesn’t allow sparklers, or maybe you just want to do something different and unique! Here are some other fun and unique wedding exits ideas to consider: LED Balloons Ribbons or Streamers […]