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A Northern Virginia wedding photographer’s honest take on one of the most photogenic barns in the region. There’s a word I keep coming back to when I think about Halcyon Watson: magic. And I don’t use that word lightly. I’m a photographer, I’m trained to look at light and composition and geometry and atmosphere. I […]
Why this Shenandoah Valley estate belongs on your venue shortlist and on my portfolio forever. There are venues that look beautiful in photos. And then there are venues that make you feel something the moment you turn down the drive. Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia is firmly in the second category, and as a wedding […]
A Northern Virginia wedding photographer’s love letter to a very special venue. There are some venues I walk into and immediately feel it; that quiet pull of yes, this is a place where real moments happen. Birkby House in downtown Leesburg, Virginia is absolutely one of them. Built circa 1770 and tucked right in the […]
There’s a moment that happens at almost every wedding I photograph. It’s usually somewhere between the ceremony ending and the reception beginning. The music is playing, the drinks are poured, your people are laughing…and you’re somewhere else. Not physically. But mentally, you’re running through a checklist. Worrying about timing. Wondering if you got the shot. […]
What an absolute whirlwind of a year 2025 has been! As I put down my camera for a quiet moment here in Leesburg, VA, and look back at the incredible love stories I had the privilege of capturing, my heart is genuinely full of gratitude. This year was a vibrant tapestry of emotions, stunning venues, […]
There is something inherently romantic about a crisp, quiet winter morning. For Yizhou and Catherine, that magic unfolded right in the heart of downtown Leesburg, VA. On a beautiful, cold December day, I had the honor of documenting their profoundly intimate micro-wedding outside of the historic Loudoun County Courthouse. This beautiful ceremony is a perfect […]
There is a distinct, beautiful quality to a November wedding in Northern Virginia; a blend of crisp air, soft golden light, and an intimate warmth created by the gathering of loved ones. Tammy and Nick’s celebration at the breathtaking Riverside on the Potomac in Leesburg, VA, was the perfect embodiment of this refined, cozy elegance. […]
I recently had the absolute pleasure of capturing the beautiful wedding of Brianna and Michael at the stunning Birkby House in Leesburg, VA. It was a day filled with emotion, charm, and one of the most fun-loving crowds I’ve ever met! 📸 The Getting Ready & First Look The day began in the elegant rooms […]
It’s always a special honor to photograph a wedding, but it’s an even greater joy when the couple includes a friend from way back when! I had the incredible privilege of capturing the marriage of Rachel and Karan, and it was an event filled with so much love, laughter, and vibrant tradition. Rachel and I […]
What a privilege it was to capture the absolutely stunning wedding of Kendall and Wattana at the gorgeous Bluemont Estate! From the very first moment to the final sparkler, their day was filled with heartfelt moments, infectious laughter, and a palpable sense of joy. The First Look and Portraits We kicked off the day with […]
