Green Spring Gardens photos for Hannah and Peter's engagement session

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If you’re thinking about taking Green Spring Gardens photos for your engagement session, let me just say – you won’t regret it. This place is truly one of my favorite garden venues in Northern Virginia. I’ve shot there so many times and it somehow still surprises me with how beautiful it is. Hannah and Peter […]

Green Spring Gardens Photos – Hannah and Peter’s Engagement Session

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Sydney and Nick’s Union Street Public House wedding was set against two of my favorite places in Northern Virginia. From their meaningful ceremony at Marymount University’s campus chapel to their cozy reception in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, every part of their wedding day felt thoughtfully personal. As a Northern Virginia wedding photographer and a fellow Marymount alum, […]

Union Street Public House Wedding – Alexandria, VA – Sydney and Nick

A bride and groom twirling together on a patio before their Union Street Public House wedding
A bride and bridesmaids holding their flowers during a Catholic wedding featured on The Catholic Bridal Collective

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Our work was recently published by The Catholic Bridal Collective! Anna and James’ beautiful summer wedding was featured on The Catholic Bridal Collective, a site dedicated to providing inspiration and tips for Catholic weddings. This wedding featured a sweet first look between the bride and her father, a ceremony at St. Philip in Falls Church, a private […]

We’ve Been Featured – The Catholic Bridal Collective – Anna and James’ Wedding

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Gabby and Ben’s Georgetown DC engagement photos were the perfect mix of charming city vibes and golden hour glow. We met up on a comfortable spring evening to stroll the streets of Georgetown – a spot that holds so many sweet memories for them from their dating days. Gabby went to grad school at Georgetown […]

Georgetown DC Engagement Photos – Gabby and Ben

Georgetown DC engagement photos for a couple sharing a sweet kiss on the sidewalk
A bride wearing a gray Vera Wang textured organza ballgown sits in a moody library during a vintage inspired wedding styled shoot at Rust Manor House in Leesburg Virginia

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Our work was recently published by Magpie Wedding! Our stunning and romantic styled shoot collaboration led by florist and coordinator Floriography was featured on Magpie Wedding, an international wedding blog highlighting vintage inspired wedding trends. This styled shoot held at Rust Manor House with contributions from hair stylist Sasha Styles and makeup artist Makeup by Kylie […]

We’ve Been Featured – Magpie Wedding – Historical Romance-Inspired Styled Shoot at Rust Manor House

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As a Catholic wedding photographer, I always get a little extra excited for weddings during the Christmas season. Caitlin and Francis’ St Dominic DC wedding was no exception! I had the pleasure of serving as the second photographer for my good friend Kara Loryn Photography, who is also a talented Catholic wedding photographer. From start […]

St Dominic DC Wedding with Tysons Corner Marriott Reception – Francis and Caitlin

St Dominic DC wedding seen from the choir loft
DC cherry blossom engagement photos for Gretchen and Dakota on the steps of the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Gretchen and Dakota’s DC cherry blossom engagement photos were nothing short of magical. Instead of the iconic Tidal Basin cherry blossoms, we chose to do their session at the Catholic University of America, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Not only was the campus bursting with blooming trees, but it was also a meaningful […]

DC Cherry Blossom Engagement Photos at The Catholic University of America Campus – Gretchen and Dakota

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Lizzie and Kyle’s Richmond engagement photos were such a joy to capture! We spent the evening at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and I can confidently say that this VMFA engagement session will not be my last. Even though it was a beautiful day with lots of people enjoying the grounds, we found so […]

Richmond Engagement Photos at The VMFA – Lizzie and Kyle

Richmond engagement photos at the VMFA
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

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