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Why should I hire a wedding planner? Do I REALLY need to hire a wedding planner? These are the questions so many brides and grooms struggle with when deciding on their wedding budget. Before I dive into the pros that come with hiring a full-service wedding planner, I am convicted to share one caveat. Do […]

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Tomorrow is the birthday of a very special man in my life… my daddy! I am a shameless daddy’s girl, because I truly have the best of them. My dad is my rock – has been for my whole life. So, in honor of his birthday, I wanted to share my experience at my Daddy-Daughter […]

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When I was planning my wedding last year, I found that my experience as a Virginia wedding photographer was both a blessing and a curse. A curse because I’ve seen so many gorgeous weddings and great ideas that it was hard to distill down what I wanted. But a blessing because I pick up so […]

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Since I am a natural light, bright and airy Washington, D.C. wedding photographer, you might be surprised to see this blog post. But the truth is I have fallen in love with night wedding photos. Not only do they look dramatic and epic, but they tell an important part of your story. Let me explain. […]

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Wedding guest books have come a long way since our parents’ wedding days. They used to be plain books with blank pages for people to sign their names to. But the creative wedding guest book alternatives I’ve seen as a Virginia wedding photographer are amazing! I’ll share some wedding guest book ideas in this post, […]

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This day and age, calligraphers are not hard to come by. And there are some really amazing wedding signage calligraphers and wedding invitation designers out there! So my number one recommendation to any bride with a flexible budget will always be to trust the professionals. BUT that’s not always a financial reality for a lot […]

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It’s easy to fight off winter blues when you’re counting down the days to your wedding! But those shorter daylight hours can be a challenge if you love natural light photography. For bright, light and airy winter wedding photos, you need one thing: DAYLIGHT! So how can you make sure to plan optimize the few […]

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When I was engaged to Kevin, the one question I got from all my friends and family constantly was “How will you pick your wedding photographer?” Seeing that I’m a wedding photographer myself, my loved ones probably knew I would struggle to trust someone else with my wedding vision. It’s true that being in the […]

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No matter what kind of wedding you are having, you need a wedding day timeline. Big or small, budget or luxury, full-day or a few hours… A wedding day timeline is the one tool that can either make or break your special day. Creating the ultimate wedding day timeline for your specific event is simple, […]

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Wedding days can be stressful, but they don't have to be. One of the number one causes of wedding day stress is a disorganized, tight timeline. In this guide, I'm sharing a sample wedding day timeline I use to craft all my brides' wedding day timelines, as well as diving into some pro tips only a photographer might know.

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