It was such a joy capturing Jenlain & Matty’s cherry blossom engagement photos during peak bloom at the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. The session, however, didn’t come without lots and lots of planning on the back end! It goes without saying that all of my couples take the weather into consideration; […]

I had the honor of capturing Sarah & Amal’s romantic wedding at Antrim 1844 this March. Typically, when you think of March weather in the DMV, one word comes to mind: unpredictable. I remember chatting with Sarah the first time we met about what the weather may be like on their big day — rain, of course, […]

Last week, I met up with Katie & Will just before dawn to shoot their engagement photos at the iconic Jefferson Memorial. Permit in hand, we were ready to fight the crowds as their session date originally fell during the predicted “peak bloom” of the cherry blossoms. Luckily for us, the bloom date kept getting […]

As a DC wedding photographer, I feel pretty confident in telling all future brides that their engagement ring will be, by far, their most photographed piece of jewelry. It’s the centerpiece of your engagement session and even on your wedding day, the one ring that ties together your two wedding bands. After all, it’s more […]

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to photograph a French-inspired wedding at Oatlands Historic home and gardens in Leesburg, VA. It was (and still is!), without a doubt, one of my all-time favorite shoots that I’ve ever put together and photographed. From the gorgeous models and stunning gardens, to the unique table setup and scrumptious […]

I feel so incredibly lucky to be a Washington, DC wedding photographer as I get to shoot at some of the most iconic monuments in the world on a regular basis. The views around this city are truly breathtaking which is what makes it such a popular place for people to get married. And while […]

After getting a couple’s engagement session date on the calendar, I often get asked, “what do we do if it rains!?”. Because, it goes without saying, most think of blue skies and sunshine when it comes to planning for their photos… although, from a photography perspective, a cloudy day certainly isn’t a bad thing — […]

I always love getting to help my clients prepare for their engagement session; everything from planning their outfits and makeup, to picking a location makes me more even excited for their upcoming shoot. I occasionally have clients ask if I recommend bringing any props to their session and generally, my advice is no! I know that […]