From the moment I first chatted with Kristine and Will about their Thomas Birkby House wedding, I knew it was going to be one of my favorites of the entire year. I have previously photographed several weddings at this hidden venue in Leesburg, VA and was completely enamored with its classic charm and unique layout. […]

As both a Washington, DC wedding photographer AND a former bride, I’ve pretty much seen it all! So today I’m sharing the top 10 regrets I hear about most in the hopes of helping future brides and grooms avoid them!  1. Not Hiring Transportation.  For any couple not getting ready, married, and partying in the […]

Brides getting married anytime between November and March in Washington, DC or Northern VA know that their wedding day will likely be pretty chilly! As your wedding photographer, I will always encourage we plan your timeline to ensure some outdoor portraits as natural light makes for the most flattering photos. However, knowing how cold it […]

When Lauren initially planned for us to photograph a couple’s session for Magdalena and Scott, it was supposed to be just that… a couple’s session. However, like many of us, they arrived in Europe a few days prior so they could travel and explore. What Magdalena didn’t know at the time was that Scott was […]

It goes without saying that no two couples are the same and each has different priorities for their wedding day. Over the years as a Washington, DC wedding photographer, I’ve worked carefully to curate my Collections to reflect, on average, what is needed by most brides and grooms. Yes, some need more, some need less, […]

As I’ve mentioned, oh, once or twice on this blog, I absolutely love having the weddings of my sweet couples featured on a local, nation-wide, or even world-wide blog to showcase their big day. It’s just that these brides and grooms (and their families!) put so much hard work into making it a reality that […]

Boudoir is one of those things that I just love to photograph because it gives me the opportunity to photograph something outside of the norm — trust me, I still love photographing couples and weddings first and foremost, but it’s always nice to explore something different to keep your creative juices flowing! I don’t necessarily […]

It’s certainly no secret that Rob and I love to travel. This November marked 10 years since we first started dating and in that time we’ve been to over 25 different countries or states across three different continents. We seem to always be dreaming up our next adventure as travel is what fills our soul […]