A bride and groom smile as they go through a tunnel between wedding guests waving light up ribbons after their tented wedding reception at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax Virginia

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The perfect mix of visually beautiful details and personalized ones made Anna and James’ tented wedding reception at Historic Blenheim one to remember! They started the day at St. Philip Catholic Church in Falls Church, Virginia. The bride and bridesmaids spent the morning getting ready here. I grabbed some detail photos first thing upon arrival. […]

Tented Wedding Reception at Historic Blenheim – Fairfax, Virginia – Anna and James

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I love a good garden engagement session and this one with Sarah and Nick is no exception! They requested a Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement session because they enjoyed going on dates to the gardens. This makes it the perfect personal and beautiful choice. I’ve photographed at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens before – In fact, I named […]

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Engagement Session – Vienna, VA – Sarah and Nick

A man kisses his bride-to-be as she smiles during their Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement session
A bridal party shares a group hug around the bride during a Catholic wedding in Towson MD

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As a Catholic wedding photographer, I find joy in capturing the essence of each couple’s unique story. The wedding of Sarah Diane and Matt was truly one for the books! The day began at Sarah Diane’s house, a space filled with laughter and excitement as she and her bridesmaids prepared for the big day. The […]

Catholic Wedding at St. Joseph’s Church – Towson MD – Sarah Diane + Matt

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When it comes to weddings, the wedding cake is one of the sweetest highlights of the celebration. As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege of capturing countless beautiful edible creations that not only serve as a centerpiece but also reflect the personality and style of the couple. From classic tiered cakes adorned with delicate […]

Wedding Cake Inspiration

A buttercream cake with sprigs of lavender for a wedding in Northern Virginia

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Diving into wedding planning is an exciting time. One of the first things on your checklist? Finding that perfect wedding venue. But let’s be real, it’s no walk in the park. This is especially true when you’re searching for wedding venues in Northern Virginia. Trust me, I get it—the options are endless! And if you’re […]

Best Wedding Venues in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County

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Our work was recently published by The Catholic Bridal Collective! The “tradition of the cross,” also known as the Croatian marriage crucifix tradition, is a practice among Catholic weddings that has been gaining popularity in recent years. We recently photographed two weddings which included this practice in their Catholic wedding, and photos from those weddings […]

We’ve Been Featured – The Catholic Bridal Collective – Tradition of the Cross

A flat lay featuring a crucifix, his and hers rosaries, and wedding rings before a Catholic wedding in Northern Virginia

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The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm in Gainesville, VA recently opened a new tented reception venue on their property called The Pavilion at Sunshine Ridge Winery Farm, and asked a few photographers to participate in a styled shoot to help them show their potential clients what a wedding here might look like. I was so […]

Styled Shoot – Wedding at The Pavilion at Sunshine Ridge Winery Farm – Gainesville, Virginia

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Most people planning a wedding will look for a wedding venue first. This can be one of the most overwhelming parts of the planning process! Especially for couples looking for a wedding venue in Northern Virginia, it can be information overload with the abundance of venues within just this seemingly small region. I want to […]

Best Wedding Venues in Northern Virginia – Loudoun County

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Our work was recently published by Northern Virginia Wedding Style! One of the most timeless and elegant weddings we’ve photographed was recently featured on the local blog Northern Virginia Wedding Style. Olivia and Victor’s wedding featured a TLM wedding ceremony at St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia followed by a wedding reception at Westfields […]

We’ve Been Featured – Northern Virginia Wedding Style – Olivia and Victor

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Our work was recently published by Northern Virginia Wedding Style! All the spring flower inspiration is highlighted in Grace and Peter’s wedding at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, featured on the local blog Northern Virginia Wedding Style. The feature includes a roundup of all the details and amazing vendors from the day. Rust Manor House […]

We’ve Been Featured – Northern Virginia Wedding Style – Grace and Peter

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