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 Novela Weddings! A bright and beautiful micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens that we photographed was recently featured on Novela Weddings, a wedding directory and blog that features many wedding venues in the Washington DC area. Sarah and Austin’s wedding featured an intimate celebration inside a gazebo on the water, […]

We’ve Been Featured – Novela Weddings – Sarah and Austin’s Micro Wedding at Meadowlark

A groom wipes away a tear during his micro wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Fairfax County Virginia
An engaged couple share a moment forehead to forehead with each other surrounded by greenery during their fall engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Loudoun County Virginia

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Sydney and Nick’s fall engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia was an absolute dream to photograph! Oatlands is one of my favorite engagement session locations in Loudoun County, and it’s easy to see why. The curated gardens have this magical “secret garden” vibe that’s the perfect mix of natural and […]

Fall Engagement Session at Oatlands Historic House – Leesburg, VA – Sydney and Nick

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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 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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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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The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm in Gainesville, VA recently opened a new tented reception venue on their property called The Pavilion at Sunshine Ridge Winery Farm, and asked a few photographers to participate in a styled shoot to help them show their potential clients what a wedding here might look like. I was so […]

Styled Shoot – Wedding at The Pavilion at Sunshine Ridge Winery Farm – Gainesville, Virginia

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Most people planning a wedding will look for a wedding venue first. This can be one of the most overwhelming parts of the planning process! Especially for couples looking for a wedding venue in Northern Virginia, it can be information overload with the abundance of venues within just this seemingly small region. I want to […]

Best Wedding Venues in Northern Virginia – Loudoun County

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Our work was recently published by Northern Virginia Wedding Style! One of the most timeless and elegant weddings we’ve photographed was recently featured on the local blog Northern Virginia Wedding Style. Olivia and Victor’s wedding featured a TLM wedding ceremony at St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia followed by a wedding reception at Westfields […]

We’ve Been Featured – Northern Virginia Wedding Style – Olivia and Victor

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Our work was recently published by Northern Virginia Wedding Style! All the spring flower inspiration is highlighted in Grace and Peter’s wedding at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, featured on the local blog Northern Virginia Wedding Style. The feature includes a roundup of all the details and amazing vendors from the day. Rust Manor House […]

We’ve Been Featured – Northern Virginia Wedding Style – Grace and Peter

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