A groom being lifted in the air in celebration during his wedding reception at the Sheraton Reston in Northern Virginia

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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

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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

A groom washing the feet of his bride on their wedding day featured by The Catholic Bridal Collective
A marriage proposal at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Northern Virginia

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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

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Our work was recently published by The Catholic Bridal Collective! The “tradition of the cross,” also known as the Croatian marriage crucifix tradition, is a practice among Catholic weddings that has been gaining popularity in recent years. We recently photographed two weddings which included this practice in their Catholic wedding, and photos from those weddings […]

We’ve Been Featured – The Catholic Bridal Collective – Tradition of the Cross

A flat lay featuring a crucifix, his and hers rosaries, and wedding rings before a Catholic wedding in Northern Virginia

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Charming historic touches helped to make Annemarie and Ethan’s wedding unique. Beginning with Annemarie’s wedding dress, which was worn by her mother and is an incredible example of how a unique dress can still feel so timeless! The pair had their wedding at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, which is a little historic church just outside […]

Catholic Wedding at Immaculate Conception Church with Stevenson Ridge Reception – Fredericksburg, Virginia – Annemarie and Ethan

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As a Catholic wedding photographer, I was elated to receive an email from Dominique from Catholic wedding planning company White Lily Weddings a few months ago, looking for a photographer for her clients getting married in December. Of course, I always love having the chance to work with wedding planners in general and will always […]

Catholic Wedding at Our Lady of Lourdes with Reception at The Line Hotel – Washington, DC – Molly and Drew

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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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Stunning florals, a beautiful church, and a joyful wedding party all helped make Rebekah and Dominic’s summer wedding all the more memorable. The pair chose to start their day with a sweet first look in the back of the church, allowing them the chance to spend a few minutes in prayer together inside the church. […]

St. Veronica Catholic Church Wedding – Chantilly, Virginia – Rebekah and Dominic

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From the sunny sunflower bridal details to the raucous laughter and dancing of the reception, Sarah and Max had one of the most joyful wedding days I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. The trip down to Fredericksburg was well worth it to spend the day with this couple so clearly in love, with friends […]

Wedding at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Stevenson Ridge Reception – Fredericksburg, Virginia – Sarah and Max

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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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