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My first wedding of 2023 was Sarah and Ed’s stunning Catholic wedding and it was a stunning start to the year! The ceremony took place at the breathtaking Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Aldie, Virginia. This newly-built church, which opened its doors in 2021, has stunning traditional-yet-updated architecture that made the perfect backdrop for Sarah […]

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Wedding – Loudoun County, Virginia – Sarah and Ed

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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

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A wedding isn’t just a fun party when you’re Catholic – it’s a sacrament that “signifies the union of Christ and the Church” and “the consent by which the spouses mutually give and receive one another is sealed by God himself” according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. While you absolutely deserve to celebrate […]

Ways to Tie Your Catholic Faith Into Your Wedding Day – Catholic Wedding Tips

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Have you been considering hiring a wedding coordinator but aren’t sure if it’s worth the cost? Are you unsure whether you need a coordinator or a planner, or if your venue coordinator is enough? Are you looking for the best wedding coordinator in Northern Virginia and DC? As an experienced wedding photographer, we know firsthand […]

Reasons to Hire a Wedding Coordinator or Planner – Interview with Wedding Planners in Northern Virginia

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This was the first (and so far the only) styled shoot I’ve photographed! A styled shoot is a collaborative event where wedding industry professionals get together to create portfolio content, and get creative! There are tons of beautiful styled shoots out there but I’ve always been wary of relying too heavily on styled shoots for […]

Catholic Wedding Styled Shoot at The Lightbox Studio – Annapolis, MD

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Elena and John had a beautiful red and green Christmas wedding at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church and the Marriott in Bethesda. I am so excited to share some highlights from their winter wedding day. They had a traditional religious ceremony at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Bethesda, Maryland. It […]

Christmas Wedding at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church – Bethesda, MD – Elena and John

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Melissa and Willoughby are married! These two had a beautiful fall wedding at The Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. You may remember seeing these two on the blog from their engagement session! They had their engagement session at the National Zoo last year and had beautiful fall colors. Their fall wedding had beautiful emerald […]

Perfect Fall Manor Country Club Wedding – Rockville, MD – Melissa and Willoughby

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Lovancy and Chuckie had a beautiful fall wedding at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Old Town Hall in Fairfax, Virginia. You may recognize these two from their engagement session blog post earlier this year! We did their engagement session this summer at the historic Old St. Mary’s church. Getting to know these […]

St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and Historic Town Hall Wedding – Fairfax, Virginia – Lovancy and Chuckie

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Brianne and Kevin had a beautiful intimate wedding at The Sun Room in Washington, DC. You may remember seeing these two from their engagement session earlier this year! We took their engagement photos around their neighborhood of Capitol Hill in DC and it was so lovely! I knew their wedding day would be amazing, and […]

Intimate Wedding at The Sun Room – Washington, DC – Brianne and Kevin

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Cindy and Bruce met through their group of friends who all went to the same high school. They all still hang out together decades after graduation! Cindy was a regular member of the group, and one day someone brought Bruce along. It was practically love at first sight, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. They […]

Sophisticated Westfields Marriott Wedding – Chantilly, Virginia – Cindy and Bruce

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