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When I first Skyped with Ashley & Michael, the first thing I heard was their pupper in the background! You know I am immediately going to love a couple that loves animals as much as I do! Ashley and Michael will be tying the knot in October on a plot of stunning Virginia family land.

February 5, 2018

Bear’s Den Engagement | Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer | Ashley and Michael

When Rebecca showed up wearing this Lulus sequin gold dress I nearly had a heart attack. How stunning does she look!? Rebecca and Christian were in town on a little vacation up from South Carolina. She is a wedding photographer herself, and as such, this couple treats themselves to anniversary photos once a year! I was honored to be able to capture this session for them!

January 29, 2018

Washington DC Wedding | Jefferson Memorial Anniversary Photos | Rebecca and Christian

When Kathy sent me inspiration photos for this shoot, I happily referred her to studio photographers in the area. Kathy would not take “I don’t shoot studio” for an answer and oh, man am I so happy she didn’t! I LOVE trying new forms of photography and am thrilled that she put her trust in me to nail this studio session. 

January 27, 2018

Washington DC Studio Engagement Session | DC Engagement Photos | Kathy and Paul

It’s our second Christmas as husband and wife and good news… we’re still married! This year has been filled with travels, family time and good old fashion couch time.

December 24, 2017

Washington DC Wedding Photographer | Merry Christmas From the Tubens

I had the most wonderful morning in the city with Melissa and Calvin. After tons of location chatting, we decided to take a few snaps at the Capitol & Union Station! These two have lived all over so I loved that they chose locations that represented their new home together in DC!

December 20, 2017

Union Station Engagement | DC Wedding Photographer | Melissa and Calvin

Every year I get couples asking me heaps of questions about their engagement session! So, I decided to turn your FAQs into a little blog post! Here are my best tips & tricks for having your best engagement session

December 14, 2017

Washington DC Engagement Photos | Engagement Session Tips and Tricks | District of Columbia Wedding Photographer

Meaghan and Dave had the perfect wedding that suited them as a couple. Having been to their fair share of weddings, these two knew exactly what to prioritize: family, an authentic ceremony and a good time. Meg & Dave tied the knot on October 21st in an intimate DC service under the dome of the DC War Memorial.

December 14, 2017

DC War Memorial Wedding | Intimate District of Columbia Wedding | Meaghan and Dave

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

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

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