I’m not at all sure why it took me so long to blog this session! Titi and Jimmy are the absolute sweetest, and I loved walking around DC with them, and hearing about their love story. They are both incredibly accomplished individuals, and make such a great team! I felt like we were instantly friends, […]

DC Engagement Session | Titi & Jimmy

August 15, 2018

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Blandy Experimental Farm (The State Arboretum of Virginia) is one of my new absolute favorite locations! The beautiful grounds, lovely white brick and tree lined paths can’t be beat. And this sweet family was so much fun to photograph. The kids had great imaginations, which turned the session into an adventure. Plus, their outfit choices […]

Virginia Family Photographer | Blandy Experimental Farm Session

July 25, 2018

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A big piece of an engagement session is taking the time to get to know a couple before their wedding day! I love hearing a couple’s love story, finding out details about wedding plans, and letting them get used to what its like in front of my camera. I met up with Meghan and Mitchell […]

DC Engagement Session | Meghan & Mitchell

July 16, 2018

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Paige and Louis are people that others are drawn to. They are kind, smart, funny and adventurous! I didn’t know them well before photographing their wedding, but they treated me like an old friend and showed me incredible Texas hospitality. I thing the thing that struck me most about these two is that, as excited […]

The Milestone, Aubrey TX wedding | Paige & Louis

July 12, 2018

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Louisa and Blake’s beautiful Delaware wedding was so personal, and joy-filled! I loved every carefully put together detail of the day. Louisa’s brother is married to my sister-in-law, and their family feels like extended family to us! This made it all the more special to get to be part of this beautiful celebration! The girls […]

Rehoboth Beach Delaware Wedding | Louisa & Blake

May 30, 2018

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I kicked off my 2018 wedding season with a gorgeous celebration in DC at the Arts Club of Washington. This venue was brand new for me, and was just so lovely! Kate and Rob had planned a truly special day with their closest family and friends. They were relaxed, joyful and shared some of the […]

Arts Club of Washington Wedding | Kate & Rob

May 10, 2018

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  When I began photographing newborns I was honestly all over the place! I hadn’t really found my style, and was trying to create images like the posed photos I had seen, with babies perfectly arranged among adorable props. The longer I’ve photographed newborns, the more I’ve moved toward the lifestyle approach. Capturing babies in […]

Virginia Newborn Photographer | Recipe for a Successful Newborn Session

March 28, 2018

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Christina and Justin said I Do at The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards last July. It made such a perfect backdrop for this romantic and rainy wedding day. All of the details for this lovely wedding were so simple and soft. And Christina’s timeless dress blew me away! Those sleeves! Christina and Justin chose to […]

Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Wedding | Christina & Justin

March 21, 2018

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There is something extra special about photographing a family in their own home.  Not only do little ones feel most comfortable in their own environment,  but parents tend to relax too. Being in your space provides the perfect setting for authentic smiles, playfulness and just capturing what REAL life is like! I’m so thankful to […]

Macon is One | Northern Virginia Lifestyle Session

March 13, 2018

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Jessie and Andree’s engagement photos were in the dead of winter at a tree farm. It couldn’t have been more than 30 degrees, and yet they were kind, joyful and positive through the whole experience. That’s when I knew their wedding day would be magic! These two are free spirits, and have a deep love […]

Longbranch Plantation, Virginia Boho Wedding | Jessie & Andree

February 7, 2018

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