Brookside Gardens Engagement Photos I know we all can’t wait for spring to get here, so today I’m sharing Alexa and Joe’s engagement session at Brookside Gardens in Maryland. We were all thrilled with how many roses and flowers filled the space, especially since their shoot happened later in September. Everywhere we turned, there was another […]

Bringing Your Dog to Your Engagement Session “Can our dog be in our engagement photos?” Without a doubt, this is one of the most common questions I get about engagement (and portrait) sessions. My answer is always a very enthusiastic YES! I love dogs (we have one of our own), and it’s always the best […]

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer | Travel Guide Last summer we checked a travel destination off our bucket list – Lake Tahoe! We actually started our trip in San Francisco before renting a car and driving over. The entire week was amazing, and we definitely want to go back in the future! Most of the photos […]

Alexandria, Virginia Engagement Photos | Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer I’ve been using this downtime during the off-season to blog sessions from the fall, and it has been a great way to fight the winter blues! It has been so cold and gray lately. All the greenery and sunshine from these photos definitely brightened my mood […]

If you’re a photographer or you’re hoping to get your engagement or anniversary photos taken around the Tidal Basin during peak cherry blossom season, today’s blog post is for you! Here are three tips to help you make the most of this beautiful season. Tip #1: Sunrise is Always Best There’s no doubt about it: […]

Shenandoah National Park Engagement Photos | Virginia Photographer First of all, let’s take a moment to enjoy those gorgeous views! Sarah and Chris chose Shenandoah National Park for their engagement photos, and the location did not disappoint. They had always envisioned mountains and nature for their session. So obviously, Skyline Drive was a top recommendation! […]

Behind-the-scenes photos from 2018 & 2019 Ever wonder what it really looks like behind-the-scenes as a wedding photographer? Today I’m sharing a few moments from the last couple of years! I’ll be honest, back when I was in college I had no idea I would end up as a full-time wedding photographer in Northern Virginia. […]

All Souls Church Wedding Photos | DC Wedding Photographer M&J’s autumn wedding took place at All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC. They chose to get ready at The Line Hotel, a unique historic hotel located in the heart of Adams Morgan. It was my first time there, and I was blown away with the light-filled […]

Bloomingdale DC Neighborhood Engagement Photos When Kate and Chris starting planning their engagement session, they knew they wanted photos of them having fun in places that hold significance to their relationship. Since Chris used to live in the Bloomingdale neighborhood in DC, it was the perfect choice! They have so many memories here. In addition […]

Larz Anderson House Washington, DC Historic Museum Wedding Venue Larz Anderson House, also known as The Society of Cincinnati, is a little slice of Paris in Washington, DC. If you think the front entrance is stunning, just wait until you see the gorgeous courtyard! Tucked away in the heart of the city, it has its […]