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This couple right here was super darling. Vivi contacted me about an engagement shoot with a new request: night time photos! I was so excited! We live in one of the most stunning cities in the world and it comes alive at night.

November 22, 2017

Capitol Hill Engagement | DC Evening Engagement | Vivi and Kevin

This shoot has been in my mind for years now. Ben and I considered having a Halloween wedding where all guests must come in costume! Since his brother got hitched in October, we decided on a traditional spring wedding. But what are styled shoots if not a fictional wedding you wish you had?!

October 31, 2017

Polegreen Church Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Halloween Wedding Inspiration

I cannot say enough about this couple right here. They are kind, caring and fun-loving people who genuinely care about everyone around them. The first thing that happened when I showed up to this wedding was Caroline giving both me and Jenny (the planner) matching gifts! I am currently rocking my custom Kir2ben hat while writing this post!

October 26, 2017

Rustic Virginia Wedding | Windsor Castle Park Smithfield Virginia | Caroline and Bryce

Well, it FINALLY happened… I got to shoot a carnival engagement! Words cannot express my excitement! I was so thrilled that Sky & Dallen were up for something different. It really felt just like a fun evening at the fair together. I have been obsessed with shooting at a carnival since I was a teenager. I always loved the South Florida Fair growing up and after seeing the Notebook, I was determined to one day capture love at a fair.

October 24, 2017

Virginia Carnival Engagement | Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer | Sky and Dallen

Oh Lincoln Memorial sunrise engagement sessions, how I love thee. This light and this location may never get old. Ashley and Will were my first couple ever to do have photos taken at the Lincoln and Jefferson Monuments in one session. I was surprised at how easy the transition was!

October 11, 2017

Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session | DC Wedding Photographer | Ashley and Will

I constantly get couples asking me where to have their DC wedding! Well, you’re in luck! Thanks to Google, I have comprised a list of the best wedding venues in DC! Take a look! 

September 21, 2017

Best DC Wedding Venues | D.C. Wedding Photographer | Couples Education

Not only is this one of my favorite sessions of all time, this is one of my favorite couples of all time! The second I met these two for beers, we felt like old friends. Daniel gets my obscure Mad Men references & Lauren is a hilarious tattooed goddess. We snuck around DC’s best garden, Dumbarton Oaks, right before they closed the doors for renovation until 2018!

September 5, 2017

Dumbarton Oaks Engagement | DC Fine Art Photographer | Lauren and Daniel

When I first met Tory, I truly felt as though we were style twins. Everything she described about how she envisioned her wedding day was EXACTLY LIKE MINE. The dress, the blooms, the venue… it’s as if she stepped right out of my head!

August 31, 2017

DC Monument Engagement | Jefferson Memorial Engagement | Tory and Andrew

In the field of photography, there are heaps of learning opportunities to choose from. There is no shortage of educational experiences ranging from one-on-one mentoring to huge auditorium filled conferences. But how are you to know where to spend your time and money? Here are five questions to consider when selecting your educational experience. 

August 24, 2017

Conferences, Workshops and Mentoring | How to Find the Right Fit | Photographers’ Education

This couple definitely embodies my ideal clientele. They are a “true, authentic couple” and I was honored to be a part of their day. Amy and Craig said “I do” and broke the glass at an intimate wedding ceremony at the Woodend Nature Sanctuary  this July! Also known as the Audubon Naturalist Society, this wedding venue is perfect for a couple that loves the outdoors. Given that Amy & Craig are active hikers, runners and bikers, this location was a no brainer! 

August 24, 2017

Woodend Sanctuary Wedding | Maryland Summer Wedding | Amy and Craig