There are some shoots that are the gift that keeps on giving. For me? That is a Provence inspired wedding that I pulled together several years ago at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, VA. This has been featured numerous times on several different major publications, including, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES Magazine. It’s […]

It’s no secret that the cherry blossoms in Washington DC are finicky, to say the least. Peak bloom can vary anywhere from the last week in March until mid April, so trying to predict the exact date for a cherry blossom engagement session months in advance is often futile. Predictions from the National Parks Service […]

The design and styling of this wedding at Oatlands Historic Home and Gardens was inspired by the beauty of the season itself. Autumn is often most notably known for its rich hues of yellow and its muted greens leftover from summer, colors that both ultimately transform to a soft brown as the weather slowly fades. […]

At this point in my career, having photographed hundreds of weddings as a Washington, DC wedding photographer, I can honestly say there aren’t too many things that make me nervous any more. I’ve pretty much encountered it all at this point and feel like I can handle anything that comes my way — unusual family […]

KC and Andrew’s National Museum of Women in the Arts wedding last June was one of my favorites of the whole season. It was a true DC affair in the sense that we visited FIVE (yes, five!) different spots across the city. We started at the Grand Hyatt hotel downtown for some gorgeous getting ready […]

Brides and grooms, I have a confession to make; I’ve written over 85 articles for my Bridal Business series and I think it’s finally time to come clean. As much as I love sharing content and tips that I’ve learned over the years as a Washington, DC wedding photographer, most of these posts could be […]

Last week I shared a post on the 15 Best Engagement Session Locations in Washington, DC and this week I’m back with a new list! This focuses on locations outside of DC in Northern VA because, as much as I love shooting in the District of Columbia, sometimes my couples want to escape the city! […]

As a Washington, DC wedding photographer, I feel like I’ve been lucky enough to see the full gamut when it comes to wedding design and decor; everything from floral chandeliers and cocktail hour llamas to a cotton candy bar and flamenco dancers. I love getting to see what makes each and every client’s  day unique […]