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

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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

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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
A bridal party shares a group hug around the bride during a Catholic wedding in Towson MD

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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

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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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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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It’s no secret I’m a sucker for a garden wedding, and Christy and Kyle’s wedding certainly delivered! Featuring all the pretty little details, Christy’s fabulous bridal look, an extra special ceremony, stunning golden hour portraits, and so many other special moments throughout the day, this is a wedding I am so excited to share! I […]

Dreamy Modern Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Wedding – Vienna, VA – Christy and Kyle

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