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Engagements

Christmas Tree Farm Engagement Session

This was my first time shooting at a Christmas tree farm and I was NOT disappointed. I loved everything about this day getting to know both Lauren and Nick – genuinely two of the sweetest and most fun people. During our session I loved seeing their silly personalities and love for each other just come […]

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Manassas Engagement Session

We got blessed with SUCH a beautiful September day for this session! Mary and Erick met me at Historic Manassas Battlefield for their engagement session and we couldn’t have had dreamier light! Even though they were getting married in less than a month, I’m so happy we got to fit in this engagement session. I […]

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Galleries

A Shenandoah Adventure

This one is close to my heart for many reasons, but mostly because it’s my big brother! Growing up he was my best friend and partner in crime, and getting to photograph him and his fiancé was such a special privilege. I love how photography allows me to play a small role in such special […]

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Couples

Red Rocks Wilderness Overlook Couples Session

Marissa and Brenden won my couples session giveaway and it was the sweetest thing getting to meet these two and document their love for each other. These two have been together for 5 years and have faced it all together. After talking with them about the vibe they wanted for their session, we settled on […]

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Weddings

Shenandoah National Park Elopement

tha + mike This elopement was so freakin’ special to be a part of. I am convinced Tha and Mike are two of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met! From our very first consult call about 2 week prior to this day, I knew that this day would be one for the books! The day […]

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Bears Den Engagement Session

Engagements

Bears Den Engagement Session

ester + christian I respect these two so much. Ester and Christian are only 19 and 20, but they have been dating for 4 years. Christian graduated bootcamp for the Air Force in Texas and proposed to Ester on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. They have done long distance for most of their relationship, and […]

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Mountain Adventure Engagement Session

mahdia + haroon This session was a miracle. There was nothing but sun in the forecast, but as soon as we entered the park and began the drive to our spot, we were faced with super strong winds, thunder, lightening, and rain. As everyone on the parkway is driving the opposite way and leaving the […]

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In-Home Session

In Home Lifestyle Engagement Session | Georgetown, D.C.

veronica + scott Veronica + Scott invited me into their beautiful DC home on a hot Monday afternoon to photograph their engagement photos. Their vision from the start for their engagement photos was to literally capture them in their real life – nothing posed or staged! They didn’t just want their photos to LOOK authentic, […]

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Galleries

Rooftop Bar Couples Session | Richmond, VA

kenzie + karl Cocktails, french fries, and a view of the city? Say noooo more! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – picking locations that are unique to you as a couple make for the best shoots! Kenzie and Karl were wrapping up their senior year at VCU and I did a […]

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Weddings

Intimate Sunrise Elopement | Virginia Beach, Virginia

  maggie + nikolai    This was the most magical morning! We showed up to Backbay Wildlife Refuge at the crack of dawn for the most beautiful styled elopement with some other amazing photographers. I seriously could not be more obsessed with this dreamy dress and the styling of this elopement! Megan from Indie + […]

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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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