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

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

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

As 2023 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the beautiful year of engagement sessions, weddings, and other work + features we’ve accomplished. It is the biggest privilege to be able to celebrate alongside so many amazing couples and their families, witnessing some of the most tender and joyful moments of their lives. Here’s […]

2023 Year in Review

A last-minute change in the weather forecast couldn’t stop Anna and James from having the most magical engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia. While I’m very flexible on rescheduling a session due to rain and had offered to do so for Anna and James, they bravely decided to continue as […]

Rainy Summer Engagement Session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens – Leesburg, Virginia – Anna and James

Not every session goes according to plan. And Molly and Drew’s picnic engagement photos at Sky Meadows State Park are the perfect example of how something unexpected can still turn out beautifully. When we first talked about locations, they had a clear vision – golden hour light, open meadows, and a romantic, peaceful atmosphere. Sky […]

Picnic Engagement Photos at Sky Meadows State Park – Delaplane, Virginia – Molly and Drew

I photographed Sarah and Max’s engagement session at Green Spring Gardens earlier this year and I am so excited to finally share it with you now! If you follow my work or browse through my website, it’s pretty clear that I think Green Spring Garden is one of the best engagement session locations in Northern […]

Floral Filled Green Spring Gardens Engagement Session – Alexandria, Virginia – Sarah and Max

You know what’s awesome? Celebrating love that just keeps getting better! I was thrilled to photograph Dana and Zach’s (early) first anniversary portrait session among the gorgeous cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. I had so much fun working with Dana and Zach again after shooting their wedding at the Roanoke Hotel […]

Dreamy Cherry Blossom Anniversary Portraits – Washington, DC – Dana and Zach

I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing Annemarie and Ethan’s winter engagement session at the beautiful and dramatic Ficklen Island in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Despite the chilly weather, their love warmed the air, making every moment worth capturing. The barren backdrop of wintery Ficklen Island perfectly complimented the dramatic river behind them, showing off the […]

Ficklen Island Engagement Session – Fredericksburg, Virginia – Annemarie and Ethan

I’m so excited to share Rebekah and Dominic’s cozy winter engagement session in Great Falls, Virginia. They finished off their wintry engagement session with a special personal touch, that you probably haven’t seen in an engagement session before! Rebekah and Dominic met in 2020 through the Catholic Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech. They started dating […]

Cozy Winter Engagement Session – Great Falls, Virginia – Rebekah and Dominic