Tara and Cameron's wedding at Great Marsh Estate was nothing short of heartfelt. Great Marsh has quickly become a favorite venue of mine. They opted not to do a first look, but instead, they did what we call a "first touch," where you don't technically see each other before the wedding, but you get a quiet moment alone to connect before your ceremony. This was probably the best pre-ceremony moment I've had to date. It was tender and sweet and everything you hope for your bride and groom to have. …
Great Marsh Estate Wedding Photos: Shannon + Mike
This past month I photographed one of Shannon's bridesmaids weddings and I couldn't help but smile, seeing all of the familiar faces from Shannon and Mike's wedding and I just knew this one had to go on the blog. It was such a fun celebration of their love. Have you been to those weddings where you watch the day unfold and you can't stop smiling because the feelings are just so palpable? Well, that was Shannon and Mike's wedding at Great Marsh Estate. Nothing was overly fussy or overdone. …
Shadow Creek Weddings: Sarah + Joe
Sarah + Joe's Shadow Creek Wedding Shadow Creek is a stunning wedding venue in Purcellville, Virginia. Whenever I get an inquiry to photograph a wedding there, I cross my fingers that the date is open, because I just love shooting there. Not only because the venue and setting are so bucolic (Western Loudoun County is hard to beat), but because the owners, the Carlyle family, are the sweetest folks you could ever meet. They really do a good job improving on their venue year after year. …
Stunning Washington D.C. National Cathedral Wedding Images | Maddie + Sam
Maddie + Sam's National Cathedral Wedding Being a wedding photographer in Washington D.C. is hands down, the best location to be a wedding photographer. There are an abundance of amazing venues, not to mention the stunning backdrops we have in the nation's capitol. Just take a look at Maddie and Sam's wedding if you need further proof. Their wedding was rescheduled due to COVID and the last date that was available was the last weekend in July, which isn't the top pick for a wedding date. …
Pandemic Weddings Year in Review: Washington-D.C.-Wedding-Photographer
We made it! It's the end of the year we cannot forget soon enough! This year in the wedding industry brought a host of challenges as couples had to make tough decisions about postponing their event, downsizing, and keeping their original plans and saying "We're doing this anyway!" I was amazed at the flexibility, grace, wisdom, and courage of my couples. Each and every one of them hold a dear place in my heart. Most of my couples that moved to next year opted to pay me for their weddings this …