Pinching myself because these gorgeous Lake Tahoe views were just published on Mountainside Bride! Seeing my photos featured is always so exciting, especially when I get to work with a couple as kind and laid-back as Sarah and Hunter. Their love of nature was reflected in every detail, starting with one of their favorite hiking […]

Planning a Wedding During the Coronavirus Pandemic First of all, I want to say I’m here for you. The coronavirus has disrupted all of our lives, affecting everything in its path. Adjusting to this new normal and facing a situation that changes from day to day is challenging enough. For couples who were supposed to […]

We’re finally sharing the news! WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! Move-in day was actually a month ago, right before the quarantine started. As you can imagine, we’ve been spending LOTS of time unpacking and getting organized. After buying the lot last summer and watching it being built over the last eight months, it feels amazing to […]

7 Ways to Dress Up Your Dog for Your Wedding | Dog Wedding Attire Can’t imagine getting married without your best (furry) friend by your side? I have you covered! Whether your pup is just joining for a few photos, walking down the aisle or part of the entire day, he or she will look […]

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! […]