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It’s unfair to have favorite clients but when one of your work wives gets married, it’s hard not to be overly obsessed. Lauren and Peter are a whole damn mood. They always wanted a small wedding so the pandemic really had zero impact on their OG plan to get married at home with their dogs.  Isn’t […]

February 8, 2021

West Coast Inspired Backyard Elopement | Virginia Pandemic Wedding | Lauren and Peter

I don’t know how to put this yearly post into words. Like many, 2020 was slated to be my best, most profitable year yet… but make plans and the universe laughs. When the pandemic shutdowns began, I assumed quarantine would be over by fall. Welp, the joke was on me and I am always reminded […]

January 1, 2021

2020 Wedding Season | Personal Post | 2020 A Year in Review

I will always think of this wedding as the “Father of the Bride” wedding. Back in 2019, this couple planned on getting married at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium with hundreds of guests. Once the pandemic hit, Catherine and JC knew they still wanted to tie the knot in November no matter what to Julie of […]

December 24, 2020

At Home Wedding | Private Alexandria Estate Wedding | Catherine and JC

Paige and Cameron are quite the pair. These decided to go all in on a micro-wedding this winter to celebrate their love! You can tell that this pair embraces whatever life throws at them. They have seemingly traveled the world together and knew they wouldn’t let a pandemic stop them from tying the knot this […]

December 17, 2020

Inn at Little Washington Wedding | Christmastime Wedding | Virginia Winter Wedding | Paige and Cameron

I met Jen years ago at a Microstrategy holiday party when both she and my hubby Ben were working for the company. If you had told me I would be photographing her December wedding in her stunning living room, I may not have believed you. Life works in mysterious ways! Jen and Brandon had planned […]

December 17, 2020

Holiday Inspired Elopement | Living Room Wedding | Intimate Christmas Wedding | Jen and Brandon

Did you know you can self-officiate your own wedding? Neither did I until 2020! Krista and Chris eloped at the historic Inn at Little Washington, just the two of them. Chris officiated the ceremony as they read hand written vows to one another. After a few portraits, they checked into their room and popped some […]

December 3, 2020

Inn at Little Washington Wedding | Virginia Elopement Photos | Pandemic Wedding Photos | Chris and Krista

2020 sucked y’all. So many lives completely rocked and hard times fell on nearly every living person all over the world. There’s no denying that the events industry was completely decimated during the pandemic. Limited gathering numbers had brides postponing to next year, downsizing to micro-weddings or cancelling all together. I saw hurt and pain […]

December 1, 2020

River Farm Wedding | Historic Alexandria Elopement | Virginia Pandemic Wedding | Karen and Esteban

Jen and Matt were one of a handful of couples who kept their original wedding date in 2020! I absolutely loved the team they chose for their wedding and was so happy we were able to make this day magical for them! They not only tied the knot during a pandemic, but moved across the […]

November 30, 2020

Great Marsh Estate Wedding | Northern Virginia Influencer Wedding | Jen and Matt

Catherine and Max are a darling pair that just moved to the DMV area for work. These dog parents met in undergrad at Furman University in Greenville, SC. Like many couples this year, they had to postpone their wedding until next year due to COVID. Fall will be quite the season in 2021! They are […]

October 29, 2020

Alexandria Engagement Pictures | Fall Old Town Engagement Photos | Catherine and Max

Anna and Daniel had never been to Oatlands park before… SAY WHAT!? They certainly picked the most perfect fall day for engagement photos! This property is massive and really gives so many spaces for photos: historic mansion, secret garden and rolling mountain views. Since Anna’s last name is Oak, there is even a giant oak […]

October 19, 2020

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens Engagement Pictures | Oatlands Engagement Photos | Anna and Daniel