The best place to propose in DC is at the 56 Signers Memorial with a view of the Washington Monument

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When Eli reached out to me about photographing his proposal to Grace, he had one big request: he wanted a location that felt iconic to Washington, DC without being packed with people. We ultimately landed on the 56 Signers Memorial inside Constitution Gardens. I now consider this spot the best place to propose in DC. […]

Best Place to Propose in DC – The 56 Signers Memorial – Eli and Grace

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When I got the last-minute call to photograph a styled shoot at Halcyon Watson, a modern barn wedding venue in Leesburg, Virginia, I knew it was going to be something special. The shoot came together unexpectedly after Mel from Mystical Rose Flowers found herself with an order of stunning pink and yellow flowers that needed […]

Modern Barn Wedding Venue – Leesburg, Virginia – Halcyon Watson Styled Shoot

Colorful flowers decorating a sweetheart table at Halcyon Watson, a modern barn wedding venue in Leesburg Virginia
A bride posed on the stairs surrounded by flowers during a Rust Manor House wedding

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Collaborating with talented local vendors is always an exciting creative experience, and this Rust Manor House wedding styled shoot was nothing short of magical. It was planned by the incredibly talented Annie from Floriography, who also served as both the florist and model. This shoot was indeed a perfect blend of editorial elegance and vibrant […]

Rust Manor House Wedding Styled Shoot with Floriography

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Our work was recently published by The Arlington Catholic Herald! Sydney and Nick’s late fall Oatlands engagement session was featured in The Arlington Catholic Herald in a story about the couple. The pair met through Emily Wilson’s Catholic matchmaking post on Instagram! Their story serves as a fun yet meaningful inspiration to all single Catholics […]

We’ve Been Featured – The Arlington Catholic Herald – Catholic Matchmaking Instagram

A man kisses his fiancee's hand during their engagement session at Oatlands Historic House in Northern Virginia
Wedding flat lays featuring custom watercolor save the dates

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When Wed West Studio reached out to collaborate on photographing their custom watercolor wedding invitations, I couldn’t have been more excited! As a wedding photographer, I love capturing details that tell a couple’s love story. Wedding flat lays are undoubtedly one of my favorite ways to showcase those meaningful elements. Wed West’s designs are certainly […]

Wedding Flat Lays – Watercolor Save the Dates and Invitations by Wed West Studio

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Elizabeth and Jonathan’s Christmas themed wedding was a perfect celebration of holiday magic. From the nostalgic decorations at the bride’s parents’ house to their beautiful Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Joseph Catholic Church, every detail reflected their love and faith. The celebration continued with a festive and cozy reception at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, where […]

Christmas Themed Wedding – Herndon, Virginia – Elizabeth and Jonathan

A Christmas themed wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon Virginia
An engaged couple in golden hour light during their Brookside Gardens engagement session

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Megan and Rob’s Brookside Gardens engagement session was such a treat to photograph! Brookside Gardens, located in Silver Spring, MD, has always been on my bucket list for engagement sessions. It’s a sprawling park with stunning gardens, and I’d often seen other photographers shoot there. Needless to say, I was thrilled when Megan and Rob […]

Brookside Gardens Engagement Session – Silver Spring, MD – Megan and Rob

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The end of 2024 is here! I’ve been thinking back on the fulfilling year I’ve had as a Northern Virginia wedding photographer. Engagement sessions, proposals, weddings, events, and features – we’ve had the joy of celebrating so much! I am truly grateful for every single one of these clients and their families, witnessing some of […]

2024 Year in Review

A groom being lifted in the air in celebration during his wedding reception at the Sheraton Reston in Northern Virginia
A groom wipes away a tear during his micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Fairfax County Virginia

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Our work was recently published by Novela Weddings! A bright and beautiful micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens that we photographed was recently featured on Novela Weddings, a wedding directory and blog that features many wedding venues in the Washington DC area. Sarah and Austin’s wedding featured an intimate celebration inside a gazebo on the water, […]

We’ve Been Featured – Novela Weddings – Sarah and Austin’s Micro Wedding at Meadowlark

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Sydney and Nick’s fall engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia was an absolute dream to photograph! Oatlands is one of my favorite engagement session locations in Loudoun County, and it’s easy to see why. The curated gardens have this magical “secret garden” vibe that’s the perfect mix of natural and […]

Fall Engagement Session at Oatlands Historic House – Leesburg, VA – Sydney and Nick

An engaged couple share a moment forehead to forehead with each other surrounded by greenery during their fall engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Loudoun County Virginia

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