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4 Reasons Why Your Brand Needs a Website Update

Every year during my off season, I begin the process of a website update. However, during the start of 2023, I did a total redesign that serves my brand and audience better. Today, I thought I’d share 4 reasons why I carved out the time to make these updates, and why if you’re a business […]

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Weddings

9 Unique Bridal Party Styles for your Wedding Day

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 […]

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Wedding 101

Wedding 101 Roundup: Wedding Planning Guide

If you’re new around here, welcome! I have a Wedding 101 series on my blog where I write helpful blogs for engaged couples at all stages of the journey. For this week’s blog, I wanted to compile a roundup of my Wedding 101 content, easily categorized for wherever you are in the process! Did you […]

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Photography Education

My Favorite Business Tools I Use on the Daily ✨

Hi! Hannah here! There are so many programs that play a huge part in my day-to-day and how I run my business that have been SO helpful for me over the years. Today I thought I would peel back the curtain and share my favorite business tools that I use: Editing Workflow: Photo Mechanic – […]

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5 Things I Am Thankful For This Year

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Every year when Thanksgiving rolls around, I make a point to stop and reflect on the year and all the big things I am thankful for. 2022 has been a whirlwind of a year, with lots of big milestones, and lots of growing and stretching moments in both my business and personal […]

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80’s Rock Bar Vow Renewal

When Lexi & Shea’s plans for a Canada destination wedding got cancelled, they eloped but still wanted to celebrate with their family and friends. So, they switched directions and pulled together a vow renewal in under 2 months to celebrate their first anniversary together with all of their people. They stripped away all the traditions […]

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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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Photography Education

Wedding Photographer’s Amazon Favorites

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 […]

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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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