This Wilbur Mansion wedding could not have been more perfect and picturesque for two longtime sweethearts. Journeying through the previous year with Andrew and Rachel has been a true privilege. From photographing the moment Rachel said “yes” to Andrew’s proposal at National Cathedral, to their picture-perfect snowy engagement session at the DAR Headquarters, to a […]

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 […]

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 […]

As weddings become more personal to the couple, so should the gifts we give our bridesmaids. This list of thoughtful, classy bridesmaid gift ideas will hopefully inspire you to think outside the box. Let’s pour more time and money into finding something meaningful rather than something cliche and tacky that our sweet friends already have […]

As a Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. wedding photographer, I get the chance to shoot weddings of all formalities. My region has beautiful venues serving weddings from casual to semi-formal to white tie. But I’ve also seen guests show up so confused by the wedding guest dress code. Even brides and grooms can feel lost […]

Perhaps I’m biased, but I feel so lucky to be a Virginia wedding photographer. We have some of the prettiest wedding venues all throughout the state! Everything from wineries to barns to museums to beaches… but the wedding venues closest to my heart are the estates and mansions. There are so many beautiful estate wedding […]

In my years as a wedding photographer, one thing still comes up nearly every time I’m photographing the groomsmen’s “getting ready” photos. Almost every time I am asked the same question by the mom/dad/best man of the groom — how do I pin a boutonniere? As unassuming as they seem, those little flower pins just […]