After many wonderful trips to Europe, Rob and I decided as we were vacation planning this year that we wanted to try something a little different. New Zealand came to mind and we figured, what better time than now, before we have kids! We certainly plan to still travel once we do,  but a 20+ […]

Lisa and Matt were married this April in a beautiful spring wedding that was one for the books! Although it was an unseasonably warm day with temperatures reaching well into the 90s, these two were such troopers as I took them to location after location for portraits in the stunning gardens at Oatlands Plantation. Lisa […]

I’m about to make a huge confession… I was married pre-Pinterest! That sounds like it “dates” me, but we were only married in 2011 and it wasn’t until a few months later that the site really began to take off. It’s quickly become a go-to for all things wedding related (well, just all things life […]

Molly and Brandon are one of those sweet couples that you can’t help but love the minute you meet the two of them. They are both so kind and loving to everyone around them, yet completely carefree. And I mean, come on, these two are like a real life Barbie and Ken on top of […]

Do you ever see those names that just continue to pop up on your social media feed? You’re scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and find yourself completely stopping to take in everything about an image. And I don’t just mean the way it was photographed, but the way it was designed, styled, and executed? That’s how […]

As a Washington, DC wedding photographer, it’s safe to say I’ve photographed at my share of wedding venues in this incredible city. The best thing about this area is that there is truly something for everyone; whether you love classic white marble or historic old clubs, it can be found without ever leaving DC! So […]

I think if you’ve ever met me in person, you’d know that saying I’m a dog lover is a bit of an understatement. Sure, you can tell from social media that I love our dog, but truly, I’m slightly obsessed with all dogs! I’m that person that stops strangers to ask if they can pet […]

Chances are, if you’re a past ALP couple, you’ve probably met Emily! She is the amazing photographer behind Emily Marie Photography and I am also lucky enough to have her as a second shooter for the majority of my weddings each season! I love working with this girl and sweet spirit; she treats all of […]