Educational Resources
Every year I get couples asking me for advice on where to snap their engagement sessions. While many couples know the exact place they want casual portraits, many don’t! Last year, I comprised a list of the most popular engagement locations in DC and areas in Virginia as well. It became so useful to couples that Virginia Bride Magazine published my advice! How fun! However, lately I have had couples ask to shoot somewhere outside of the norm. A lot of them ask me “where have you always wanted to shoot?” Instead of writing out my list a hundred times, I thought I would share it with the world. To show you what the areas look like, I pulled images off of Google Search because I have never photographed here before!
March 6, 2017
Before my first wedding this year, Ben walked me to my car and decided to snap my photo. It started as kind of a “First Day of School” kind of thing but then it evolved into our little tradition. Before every wedding, he would walk me to my car, take my picture, and kiss me goodbye. It just so happens that I shot 27 weddings this year which mean 27 dresses!
January 13, 2017
I have had heaps of couples as me where to snap engagement or proposal photos in DC. Welp, here you have it folks! Here is my ultimate guide to engagement locations in DC. For Virginia ideas, check out my pervious blog post on Top 5 Northern Virginia Locations.
October 11, 2016
I have heaps of couples ask me, “What is a second shooter and do I need one?” The answer is like a 2007 Facebook relationship status “It’s complicated”. A second shooter is another professional photographer hired by your photographer to help capture your big day. Usually, this second photographer is optional and not the same shooter every time. Many times, second shooters are photographers who own their own businesses and have a bunch of their own weddings to shoot as well. So the question remains: do I need a second shooter?
September 30, 2016
The first things most photographers shoot the morning of your wedding are the details of your wedding. This includes all the little things that go into getting ready. To make the day go smoother, you’ll want to have all these things set aside ready to be photographed! Below, I have compromise a list for both brides and grooms to have ready!
September 9, 2016
I have been getting a ton of brides asking, “What is a first look?” A first look is when the groom intentionally sees the bride directly before the wedding. In some cultures, this is an old must-do tradition because the groom needs to confirm that the bride is, in fact, the right bride! In other cultures, it is seen as bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. After explaining this trend, the next question I seem to receive is, “Should I do a first look?” To me, this is a highly personal question so in an effort to guide my brides, I have devised 5 reasons you should and should not consider a first look.
August 31, 2016
So you’re engaged… AMAZING! You have found a photographer… Also AMAZING! Now it is time for your engagement session. But what on earth should I wear?! A bunch of brides come to me with a certain look they have in mind and who am I to change that! If you have a certain vision for your engagement session, then I applaud you and can’t wait to capture your style. However, not everyone is born with this innate vision of an engagement look. I get heaps of brides and grooms asking, ‘What should we wear?’ Here are some general guidelines to follow for your engagement shoot:
August 28, 2016
Let’s talk about GoPros. I love these little suckers. I’ve also had multiple people ask me for tips on how to use these tiny cameras and how to activate them. I’ve got to say, I find them idiot proof! Their setup is super easy and they create extremely fun images. Here are my top 10 tips […]
March 7, 2016
