A groom washing the feet of his bride on their wedding day featured by The Catholic Bridal Collective

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Our work was recently published by The Catholic Bridal Collective! A stunning and timeless Christmas wedding in Washington DC that we photographed was recently featured on The Catholic Bridal Collective, a vendor directory and blog dedicated to helping Catholic couples with their wedding planning. Molly and Drew’s wedding featured a Catholic Mass ceremony at Our Lady […]

We’ve Been Featured – The Catholic Bridal Collective – Molly and Drew’s Christmas Wedding in Washington DC

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There’s something so magical about being part of a marriage proposal, and Dakota and Gretchen’s proposal at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens was no exception! As one of the best wedding venues in Northern Virginia, Meadowlark was the perfect spot for Dakota to pop the question. When Dakota first reached out to me about photographing his proposal, […]

Proposal at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – Vienna, Virginia – Gretchen and Dakota

A marriage proposal at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Northern Virginia
A bride and groom leaning in for a kiss while holding colorful flowers for a Sheraton Reston wedding reception

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Sarah and Nick’s Catholic wedding ceremony and Sheraton Reston wedding reception was an absolute joy to photograph. It was especially meaningful because both of them are members of the Youth Apostles, a community devoted to sharing Christ’s message with young people. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of capturing several Youth Apostle weddings. Sara […]

Sheraton Reston Wedding Reception – Reston, Virginia – Sarah and Nick

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Our work was recently published by Novela! A covid-era micro wedding we photographed was recently featured on the wedding venue-centric blog Novela. Kasia and Matt’s wedding featured a sweet Catholic wedding in Reston followed by a quick playful stop a 7Eleven for Slurpees. Then they celebrated at Hidden Creek Country Club for a reception on […]

We’ve Been Featured – Novela – Kasia and Matt’s Wedding at Hidden Creek Country Club

A bride and groom share a romantic kiss surrounded by fall foliage during their Hidden Creek Country Club wedding in Fairfax Virginia
A groom dips his bride and gives her a kiss during their micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna Virginia

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One of the most beautiful wedding venues in Northern Virginia is Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. I’ve photographed a winter wedding, a summer wedding, a fall micro wedding, and an engagement session here before. So when Sarah and Austin asked me to photograph their summer micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, I was elated! Most micro weddings […]

Summer Micro Wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – Vienna, Virginia – Sarah and Austin

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The perfect mix of visually beautiful details and personalized ones made Anna and James’ tented wedding reception at Historic Blenheim one to remember! They started the day at St. Philip Catholic Church in Falls Church, Virginia. The bride and bridesmaids spent the morning getting ready here. I grabbed some detail photos first thing upon arrival. […]

Tented Wedding Reception at Historic Blenheim – Fairfax, Virginia – Anna and James

A bride and groom smile as they go through a tunnel between wedding guests waving light up ribbons after their tented wedding reception at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax Virginia
A man kisses his bride-to-be as she smiles during their Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement session

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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

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As a Catholic wedding photographer, I find joy in capturing the essence of each couple’s unique story. The wedding of Sarah Diane and Matt was truly one for the books! The day began at Sarah Diane’s house, a space filled with laughter and excitement as she and her bridesmaids prepared for the big day. The […]

Catholic Wedding at St. Joseph’s Church – Towson MD – Sarah Diane + Matt

A bridal party shares a group hug around the bride during a Catholic wedding in Towson MD
A buttercream cake with sprigs of lavender for a wedding in Northern Virginia

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When it comes to weddings, the wedding cake is one of the sweetest highlights of the celebration. As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege of capturing countless beautiful edible creations that not only serve as a centerpiece but also reflect the personality and style of the couple. From classic tiered cakes adorned with delicate […]

Wedding Cake Inspiration

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Diving into wedding planning is an exciting time. One of the first things on your checklist? Finding that perfect wedding venue. But let’s be real, it’s no walk in the park. This is especially true when you’re searching for wedding venues in Northern Virginia. Trust me, I get it—the options are endless! And if you’re […]

Best Wedding Venues in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County

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