Brandon and Sadie tied the knot in an intimate Alexandria elopement, with a special ceremony at their home church on August 28, 2024. That day was such a sweet culmination of their beautiful love story. Though I’m on maternity leave after welcoming my first baby home, I was so honored that Brandon & Sadie chose […]

Patrick and Alex planted delightful surprises at every turn at their beautiful Rassawek Vineyards Wedding. This wedding, though it followed many familiar norms of a lovely wedding day, included nontraditional details and elements. This added a flair to the day that perfectly matched Pat and Alex’s relationship and personalities. And it helped turn a rather […]

As a professional Virginia wedding photographer, one of the questions I often get from brides and grooms is whether I work off a shot list to create their wedding photos. Time and again they’re often surprised at the answer. I never bring a shot list (other than the family formals list) to a wedding day. […]

As a seasoned wedding photographer based in the Washington, DC area, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing some of the sweetest love stories in this historic and picturesque city. I’ve lived here since 2018, and it’s no wonder to me how this city’s charm attracts romantics near and far. Whether you’re planning a grand wedding […]

I consider myself pretty lucky that my job includes being surrounded by some of the freshest, most vibrant flowers. How could anyone be depressed when constantly experiencing the fragrance and beauty of bridal bouquets? Wedding day florals are totally worth a little investment if you are looking for an easy way to set the tone […]

If you talk to a wedding vendor in Northern VA or DC about spring 2024, we’d probably sigh. We had a period of several weeks in a row where weather was beautiful all week long, just to downpour rain on our couples every weekend. Many brides and grooms might have found this discouraging, but not […]

Choosing the perfect gift for your groomsmen can be a daunting task. Grooms often want to express their gratitude for their groomsmen’s support and companionship in a way that is both meaningful and practical. Gone are the days of generic gifts that collect dust on a shelf, or immature gifts that get a laugh once […]

With a few simple, elegant details and an iconic wedding venue like National Press Club and Holy Trinity Catholic Church, your D.C. wedding can easily look like it was made for Washingtonian magazine. But aside from the lovely, traditional wedding elements, Patrick and Nyla also shared intimate moments with each other and their guests that […]

Planning a wedding is no small feat, and one of the most significant decisions you’ll make is choosing the right wedding photographer. As a professional wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia, I can tell you that one of the most frequently overlooked aspects of a wedding package is often the second shooter. Many couples are […]