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Woodstock Inn Garden Wedding | Emma & Alex

While I don’t take on too many weddings outside of the DMV anymore, I just couldn’t help it when Emma & Alex inquired about their wedding day at Woodstock Inn in Vermont. They are two of the kindest people and they have a way of making everyone feel so special and loved. It felt like […]

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New Year Business Checklist: 10 Ways to Set Your Business Up for Success in the New Year

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 […]

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Weddings

Rainy DC Wedding | Larz Anderson House

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 […]

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Lifestyle

August Amazon Round Up

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 […]

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Weddings

Intimate Wedding at The Jefferson Hotel DC

If there’s one thing 2020 gave me, it’s a love for intimate weddings! I truly had a blast photographing this day for Sarah and Doug at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington DC. It made it ten times better that they had such a great planner (thank you Elizabeth Duncan Events!) No matter how small your […]

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Wedding 101

Wedding 101: 5 Essential Things To Remember When Planning Your Wedding Ceremony

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 […]

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Wedding 101

When Should You Schedule Your Engagement Session?

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 […]

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Portraits

Self Love Sessions

One of the things I love most about being a photographer? The ability to serve my clients in all different stages of their lives. Being able to capture someone as who they truly are, in all their beauty, and have that convey in photographs for them is SO incredibly rewarding and special. Needless to say, […]

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Wedding 101

Wedding 101: Unique Wedding Exits

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 […]

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Wedding 101

Wedding 101: Wedding Details to Gather for Your Photographer

Let’s talk about wedding details. One of the biggest tips I can give my couples when it comes to their wedding details is this: have your wedding details gathered for your photographer before they arrive. It might seem like a trivial detail, but it truly makes all the difference for your wedding photographer and saves […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT 
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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