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

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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

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

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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

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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
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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