read the blog

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

read the blog

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

read the blog

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

read the blog

I recently had the incredible opportunity to photograph the lovely Rika and Andrew during a portrait session at the iconic Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. The morning was bright and sunny, setting the perfect stage for their romantic photoshoot amidst the stunning cherry blossoms. We scheduled our session shortly after sunrise on a […]

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Wedding Portraits – Washington, DC – Rika and Andrew

read the blog

Gabe is a friend of mine from college, and it brings me so much joy to be able to take photos of him and his girlfriend Megan! Gabe and Megan are the kind of people I don’t see often, but they’re so friendly and fun when I do! These two are clearly made for one […]

Winter Birthday Portraits – Old Town Alexandria, VA – Megan and Gabe

read the blog

This maternity session blog post is a long time coming – we actually photographed this back when I was pregnant in the Spring of 2021. Elyse and I were able to bond over experiencing pregnancy for the first time which was so special. I photographed Elyse and Julio’s wedding in 2020, which was a beautiful […]

Maternity Session at Van Gogh Bridge – Reston, Virginia – Elyse and Julio

read the blog

We returned to Green Spring Gardens Park in Alexandria, Virginia for Christy and Kyle’s engagement session and it was a romantic summer dream! Christy and Kyle met when they were both students at George Mason University. While Christy ended up transferring (to Marymount University, where I met her through our Catholic Campus Minstry!), their relationship […]

Romantic Summer Green Spring Gardens Park Engagement – Alexandria, Virginia – Christy and Kyle

read the blog

Diamond and Chris are newlyweds and they are expecting their first little one in September. I already know these two are going to be amazing parents because they are some of the kindest people I’ve met! During their session they were as happy as can be, and it was such a joyous occasion. I loved […]

Dreamy Green Spring Gardens Maternity Session – Alexandria, Virginia – Diamond and Chris

read the blog

Putting a gorgeous mom-to-be in a beautiful garden at golden hour can’t go wrong, and that’s exactly what we got with Claire and Matt’s maternity session at Green Spring Gardens Park! These two are close friends of my husband and I, so I was thrilled to capture this fleeting season of pregnancy for them. This […]

Romantic Green Spring Gardens Maternity Session – Alexandria, Virginia – Claire and Matt

Instagram

follow us on

@beautyofthesoulstudio