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Welcome back to my little corner of the internet. I feel so at peace when I begin to tackle another blog post like this, and I’m so glad I get to share more advice with you. A lot of photographers…

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Part II – What to Ask

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It’s almost booking season! There are so many recently-engaged couples from what we wedding professionals call “engagement season” – aka the time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, when there are big holidays people tend to plan their proposals around. As that season is winding down…

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer: Part I – The Initial Search

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When planning your wedding, you’ve probably thought a lot about what sort of ceremony you want to have, how you want your wedding party to look, what sort of songs you want to dance to, whether you want to participate in certain traditions throughout the day, and many other things that shape your wedding day. Have you also thought about how you want it to end?

How to Choose a Wedding Send-Off

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When was the last time you flipped through an old photo album? When was the last time you….

The Value of a Quality Wedding Album From Your Photographer

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Choosing a wedding photography package can be overwhelming. There are so many variables from photographer to photographer, package to package – it can be hard to know what’s best for your wedding day, and your budget, when presented…

How to Decide Whether to Add a Second Shooter to Your Wedding Photography Package

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One of the most difficult first steps in hiring a wedding photographer is deciding how many hours of coverage you want the photographer to spend with you. Some photographers…

How to Decide How Many Hours to Book Your Wedding Photographer – Wedding Planning Tips from a Professional Photographer

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Oh how I miss the beautiful golden colors of fall! It’s gotten so dreary and cold outside now, and will only get worse… so for now I’ll just…

Rock Creek Park Fall Maternity Session – Washington, DC – Chelsea

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The John F. Kennedy Center is a stunning location for a portrait session and it certainly didn’t disappoint…

John F. Kennedy Center Golden Hour Engagement Session – Washington, DC – Evelyn and Trung

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Fall colors were in full swing for Afton and Dave’s engagement session at Cabell’s Mill. If the location seems familiar, that’s because I was just here for the first time a few…

Cabell’s Mill Fall Engagement Session – Chantilly, Virginia – Afton and Dave

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Did you know you can rent a gorgeous farmland wedding venue on AirBnB? Because I sure didn’t, until Bridget and Josh’s…

The Farm at Clover Hill Fall Wedding – Front Royal, Virginia – Bridget and Josh

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