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A Flower Field…With A Twist

What started as a dreamy evening in a wildflower field quickly turned into something straight out of a spooky rom-com… and honestly? I’m obsessed. The Sweet Beginning Abby and Shane’s engagement session began just as you might imagine: golden light cascading across petals, the two of them wrapped up in each other, dancing between rows […]

June 22, 2025

Melody & Oscar’s Elegant Trummer’s Wedding in Clifton, VA

Yesterday was one of those wedding days that just makes your heart feel full. Melody and Oscar were married at Trummer’s in Clifton, Virginia, a venue known for its charm and incredible light—but what made the day truly unforgettable was how deeply these two love each other, and how that love showed up in every […]

June 8, 2025

Engaged Among the Wildflowers | Wattana & Kendall in Ronks, PA

There’s something about wide open flower fields that feels like time pauses. The kind of stillness where the wind is soft, the light golden, and you can actually hear someone’s laugh echo through petals and sky. That’s what it felt like photographing Wattana and Kendall’s engagement session at Wildflower Lookout in Ronks, Pennsylvania. We visited […]

June 8, 2025

A Rain-Kissed Romance | Marie & Andrew at Rosemont Manor

Some weddings feel like poetry from start to finish, and Marie and Andrew’s wedding day at Rosemont Manor was exactly that. Even with a brief touch of rain early in the day, the skies cleared, and we were gifted with a beautiful glow that seemed to follow the couple wherever they went. Emotional First Look […]

June 2, 2025

Christen & Brent: A Restaurant Retreat at Josephine

I had an incredibly unique engagement session with Christen and Brent at Josephine in Alexandria! The restaurant was kind enough to let us in early before they opened, giving us the entire stunning space to ourselves. I started with some great shots through the front window and moved inside for adorable moments at the bar […]

May 25, 2025

How to Plan a Virginia Micro Wedding

Micro weddings are making a major impact, and for good reason. With all the heart of a traditional celebration but on a smaller, more intentional scale, Virginia micro weddings offer couples a deeply personal way to say “I do.” Whether you’re drawn to the Blue Ridge Mountains or a cozy garden venue in Northern Virginia, […]

May 20, 2025

What is Documentary Style Photography?

If posed portraits aren’t your thing and you’re dreaming of wedding photos that feel like a movie of your day unfolding in real time, then documentary style wedding photography might be your perfect match. This artistic, photojournalistic approach to wedding photography captures authentic, unscripted moments as they naturally occur. Your wedding gallery tells the real […]

May 20, 2025

My Favorite Northern Virginia Wedding Venues to Photograph

One of the best parts of being a wedding photographer in Northern Virginia is getting to work at so many stunning venues, each one with its own unique character and charm. Whether it’s an elegant winery, a historic manor, or a cozy barn tucked away in the countryside, I love capturing love stories in spaces […]

May 20, 2025

Danvy & Antonio: Grand Scenery at Morven Park

Danvy and Antonio met me at the beautiful Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, and they came with a specific, fantastic vision for their photos! I spent time wandering the path down to the mansion on the property, taking photos along the way. One of my favorite images from the day was a grand, artistic shot […]

April 19, 2025

A Romantic Rain-Kissed Wedding at Rosemont Manor | Christina & Adam

Sometimes a little rain on your wedding day is exactly what makes it unforgettable—and that was certainly the case for Christina and Adam’s wedding at the stunning Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley, this historic estate provided the perfect backdrop for a day filled with love, laughter, […]

April 9, 2025