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. …
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Tips for a Rainy Wedding Day: Virginia Wedding Photographer
I just got back from NYC and even though the weather wasn't the best, I always have such a great time up there! I even got to see a flash mob in Central Park and a wedding party being photographed at the park in the rain. It got me thinking about these rainy days and how we deal with them on a wedding day. Over the course of photographing 100++ weddings over the last several years, it is rare that I've had to deal with rain on a wedding day. Statistically I know that I should have …
Who’s feeling spring?: Tranquility Farm Wedding
Who's looking outdoors and feeling ready for spring? This girl most certainly is! Winter in Virginia this year has been pretty blah and not even really a pretty snow to capture at all. I love my snow photo shoots, but mother nature just hasn't cooperated and so I feel ready to just move on. The trees are starting to bud and you know when you look outside and you see the slightest twinge of red on the ends of the branches, spring is just around the corner. It reminded me of the prettiest …
Why don’t photographers give clients the RAW files?: Virginia Wedding Photographer
The other day, in one of my facebook forums, a bride was asking for photographer recommendations for wedding photographers that would be willing to give all of the raw files from her wedding day. She felt that since she was paying thousands of dollars for the photography, that should entitle her to the raw files as well. I understand that wedding photography is a huge investment but let me tell you why professional wedding photographers will not hand over raw images. Firstly, let's say you …
My fall in photos: Virginia Wedding Photographer
This past Thanksgiving I wanted to take some time and reflect on all of the blessings in my life. I realized after looking through my fall photos from September till now, I have been so blessed to see and photograph so many couples, families, and children. I have had such a busy fall with photo shoots every week but I realize when I look back on these images, how much I love what I do and how honored I am to preserve family memories for generations to come. It is humbling and wonderful all at …