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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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You know what’s awesome? Celebrating love that just keeps getting better! I was thrilled to photograph Dana and Zach’s (early) first anniversary portrait session among the gorgeous cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. I had so much fun working with Dana and Zach again after shooting their wedding at the Roanoke Hotel […]

Dreamy Cherry Blossom Anniversary Portraits – Washington, DC – Dana and Zach

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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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I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing Annemarie and Ethan’s winter engagement session at the beautiful and dramatic Ficklen Island in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Despite the chilly weather, their love warmed the air, making every moment worth capturing. The barren backdrop of wintery Ficklen Island perfectly complimented the dramatic river behind them, showing off the […]

Ficklen Island Engagement Session – Fredericksburg, Virginia – Annemarie and Ethan

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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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I’m so excited to share Rebekah and Dominic’s cozy winter engagement session in Great Falls, Virginia. They finished off their wintry engagement session with a special personal touch, that you probably haven’t seen in an engagement session before! Rebekah and Dominic met in 2020 through the Catholic Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech. They started dating […]

Cozy Winter Engagement Session – Great Falls, Virginia – Rebekah and Dominic

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Gabe is a friend of mine from college, and it brings me so much joy to be able to take photos of him and his girlfriend Megan! Gabe and Megan are the kind of people I don’t see often, but they’re so friendly and fun when I do! These two are clearly made for one […]

Winter Birthday Portraits – Old Town Alexandria, VA – Megan and Gabe

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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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