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When you live in the greater DC area, there’s nothing more classic than a DC engagement session and that’s exactly what Stephanie and Ben wanted! They opted for a session by the Tidal Basin…

Summer Tidal Basin Engagement Session – Washington, DC – Stephanie and Ben

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Photographing friends is quickly becoming one of my favorite things! I mentioned this a few months ago when I wrote about shooting a…

Great Falls National Park Portrait Session – Northern Virginia – Gabe and Megan

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I’m a night owl, but boy do I love sunrise sessions! Once I’m up and on my way there, shooting at sunrise is always so inspiring – the light is beautiful, the atmosphere…

DC Monuments Engagement Session – Washington, DC – Kristen and Michael

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I hadn’t heard of Ford’s Landing Park until Marissa and Michael suggested it for their engagement session and I’m so glad they did! I’ve done numerous sessions in Old Town Alexandria but have always…

Ford’s Landing Engagement Session at Old Town Alexandria – Northern Virginia – Marissa and Michael

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Elyse and Julio’s wedding is definitely in my Top 5 weddings I’ve ever had the privilege of photographing. Despite their plans going sideways due to the gathering and travel restrictions from Coronavirus…

Intimate Catholic Wedding at St Veronica Catholic Church – Chantilly, Virginia – Elyse and Julio

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This week has been heavy. And it’s been heavy for important reasons, but heavy nonetheless. Hopefully Kristen and Andrew’s super fun engagement session in Old Town Alexandria can help…

Old Town Alexandria Summer Engagement – Kristen and Andrew

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It was bound to happen… A coronavirus wedding. The wedding industry has been buzzing with activity as couples reschedule their wedding receptions for later dates, attempt to predict the group sizes…

COVID-19 Wedding at St. James Catholic Church – Falls Church, Virginia – Sarah and Adam

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One small but still heartbreaking part of the COVID-19 crisis is that cherry blossom portrait sessions were almost entirely cancelled. I’m always in awe of how beautiful…

Cherry Blossom Portraits in Washington, DC – Logan and Megan

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As a “transplant” to the Washington, DC area, I’m constantly learning about fun new spots to go out to eat, hang out, and photograph. I didn’t grow up in this area, going on family outings…

Great Falls Park Engagement Session – Great Falls, Virginia – Grace and Trae

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I have so many amazing thoughts and feelings about Afton and Dave’s Leap Day wedding celebration! Afton was gorgeous, I loved getting to return to…

Faithbrooke Barn and Vineyards Winter Wedding – Luray, Virginia – Afton and Dave

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