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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS
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 […]
Don’t want to venture into Washington DC for your session and deal with potential traffic or crowds? Northern Virginia is a beautiful area with many great engagement session locations to choose from, not far from DC. I’ve lived in NoVA my whole life and I feel like I am always still discovering new spots! Here […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all love seeing celebrities’ luxurious, high fashion weddings all over the media. But those wedding trends and the budgets they require can easily become over the top and unrealistic for most engaged couples. However, there are many little touches you can incorporate into your day that make so much of a difference in elevating […]
When you’re a bridesmaid, there’s nothing better than being gifted with something you’ll actually use again. This is one of the reasons why I’m such a fan of fashionable and cute yet functional bridesmaid getting ready robes or PJ’s for your squad on the day of! Not to mention, they make for such cute photos […]
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 my couples will forever be one of the greatest honors.
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