Some engagement sessions feel like a perfect snapshot of who a couple is together. Hillary and Scott’s Maryland engagement photos at Waredeca Brewing Company were exactly that: meaningful to them, wrapped in peak Maryland fall color, and lit by the kind of golden hour glow that makes everything feel magical. They chose a brewery not because it’s […]

Maryland Engagement Photos at Waredeca Brewing Company | Hillary + Scott

A couple posing for their Maryland engagement photos at a brewery in the fall

There are certain places in Washington, DC that feel timeless the moment you step inside. And among them, the Library of Congress stands apart. Kirn and Joey’s Library of Congress engagement photos unfolded like a joyful love story written into marble, light, and history. Elegant without feeling stiff, romantic without trying too hard, their session […]

Library of Congress Engagement Photos in Washington, DC

A man kisses his fiancée's hand during their Library of Congress engagement photos

There’s something about closing out a year that makes me want to slow down and really notice the story we just lived. 2025 was full of meaningful moments – romantic, sacred, and joyfully chaotic in the best way – and I’m so grateful I got to document them as a Northern VA wedding photographer serving […]

2025 Year in Review – Northern VA Wedding Photographer

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia is one of my favorite places to recommend to anyone dreaming of engagement photos that feel vibrant and full of natural beauty. As a Northern VA wedding photographer, I’ve had the joy of capturing not only engagement sessions here, but also weddings and even a proposal! What I love […]

Location Spotlight – Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Engagement Photos in Vienna Virginia

An engaged couple shares a dramatic kiss as the man lifts his partner off her feet during their Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement photos

Daniela and Josh’s engagement photos at The Kennedy Center was nothing short of magical. As a Northern VA wedding photographer, I’ve been to some stunning locations, but there’s something about this spot that makes it feel extra special. So it’s no wonder it’s considered one of the best places to take engagement photos in DC. […]

Kennedy Center Engagement Photos in Washington DC – Daniela and Josh

A couple sharing a kiss as he lifts her off her feet on the terrace at golden hour during their Kennedy Center engagement photos

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

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

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

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

DC cherry blossom engagement photos for Gretchen and Dakota on the steps of the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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

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

An engaged couple in golden hour light during their Brookside Gardens engagement session