It goes without saying that everyone knows what the first kiss is — that amazing little moment that seals the deal and “officially” makes you partners for life. The second kiss is what comes after… as you’re heading down the aisle together, hand in hand or arm in arm and you turn in to one another; enjoying the […]

For the past three years in a row, Rob and I have been so blessed to be able to host our families in our home for Easter! It started out with just our parents the first year and has slowly grown more and more as the years go on. This year we were lucky enough […]

I think anyone who has ever met Jordan would immediately know she is a planner, a woman after my own heart. We had her engagement session date on the books for months, both of us anxiously awaiting April so I could finally be introduced to her fiancé, Ridge, in downtown Richmond near their first home. […]

Thursday evening, Rob and I are hopping on a plane in Washington, DC and flying to France, Scotland, and Ireland to celebrate our fifth anniversary abroad. Although our anniversary isn’t until May, the realities of being a DC wedding photographer who got married during busy season are sometimes challenging! Paris may seem like an obvious to choice […]

Purchasing a ticket to the Creative at Heart conference needs to come with one of those gigantic, red “Warning” labels. Unfortunately it doesn’t, but you’re in luck because today I’m spilling exactly what it would say if it did. So listen closely because these are some major need to knows. WARNING: You will walk away with your […]

For as long as I’ve been a Washington, DC anniversary photographer, I’ve never actually photographed a cherry blossom session — near blasphemy if you’re from this area, I know. I visited them once a few years back, but it’s always crazy trying to fight the crowds that I just hadn’t had the chance to return. […]

Aimee and Tyler were married in a beautiful March wedding at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA overlooking the lights of Washington, DC. She had a stunning vision with gorgeous, long reception tables that were dressed in shades of blush and completely drenched in soft, spring flowers. Each centerpiece was unique, making your eyes dance down the line […]

Rain: every bride’s biggest fear when it comes to wedding planning. And, no matter how many times you hear, “…but it’s good luck!,” you still don’t feel any better about the possibility. So let’s just be honest, as a former bride myself, rain sucks! BUT it will only ruin your day if you let it! In the end, […]