These two are just so adorable! And their wedding was just simply awesome. I’m in love with how their pictures came out too! Special thing about weddings is that each one is unique, just like each couple is unique. This was no exception. 🙂
Weifan and Amy had a very unique and special wedding, and I was super happy and felt honored to be a part of it! They are just so perfect for each other! I love how they included alot of their personalities in their decor’ and details. (they did them themselves…I just love how much thought...
Historic Downtown Fredericksburg Virginia is such a great place to take pictures! It’s also one of my favorite towns, too. It has so much personality, history, wonderful little small-business lining the historic streets, a river to enjoy, a really awesome canal path that goes around the whole downtown area, and of course great people! We...
When I first met Bobbi and Cheri, I felt like I had known them for years, and we just got along great. I even found out that I shared an obsession with them…fishing! Their engagement session was truly unique and wonderful, and I’m grateful that they picked me to create beautiful images with them! Even...
Jason & Virginia’s wedding was just so wonderful! I remember how bloody cold it was outside, and we had this amazing intimate little ceremony for the two of them inside the Olde Town Hall in Fairfax Virginia. Man, this venue is such a great location and a neat backdrop to have your elopement or small...
I just love how adorable these two were, and how much spice she has! That girl reminds me of me! She’s fun-loving and super-sassy! She is also incredibly brave and tough, since their portraits we did outside in the middle of the winter, and she still did them willingly! I love how adventurous they both...
This beautiful Air Force Couple was a blast to hang out with, even though our day was far from warm! The Washington Monument is always a great location to do some special portraits, especially since he’s in the military…I think the flags just reflected the patriotism even more! This just happened to be one of...
Let me just tell you how beautiful this day was, not to mention the beautiful wedding, and the bride and Groom! Vonnette had all the perfectly thought-out details, including the newspaper style wedding programs, her jewels, coloring books for the kids, a gorgeous ring box, amazingly beautiful brides maids dresses, all the way down to...
I had the pleasure of working with Emeka and Natalie for their engagement session, but today was an even bigger honor…to be able to cover this beautiful couple’s wedding! It was such a beautiful day for a wedding! There was so much good stuff happening that day, I can’t even begin to start. And don’t...
I have a confession to make…I think backyard weddings are probably one of my all-time favorites! There’s just something about having a family home or their own home as the venue, especially when it’s a cool farm like this one! And even better, is when you get a bride (like Felesha) who wants to ride...
This was such a gorgeous day to do a styled bridal shoot with a bunch of other local Photographers who are part of this group I’m in called #TuesdaysTogether It was a great thing to see so many #Photographerscomingtogether and working along side each other! 🙂 It was wonderful! 🙂 Thank you to my friend...
Such a gorgeous venue! The restored 1676 Historic Downtown State House was the perfect place to have a wonderful rustic wedding, like Dallas & Kelsey’s! Brick with character, beautiful beams throughout, large old windows, huge hedges, and of course right on the water, so you can see gorgeous sunsets! Dallas and Kelsey were so adorable!...
Today was William & Beverly’s wedding at Stratford Hall, where we did their special engagement session. This is by far one of my favorite wedding locations so far! Stratford Hall is a place full of history, beauty, and character. 🙂 I had the absolute honor of covering Beverly & William’s special wedding here today, here in...
He’s an Airforce guy…and she’s his gorgeous bride. They both take such good care of each other, and their little boy Jace, is the cutest. 🙂 I had the privelage of being a part of their special day at the Cana Vineyards in Middleburg Virginia…a beautiful, quiet, young winery, with gorgeous fountains, landscaping, and grapevines…they...
Justin & Jessica have this unbelievable chemistry between them. You can just tell they are perfect for one another. He’s a handsome and rough & tumble Marine (fyi: No, he did not wear his uniform), and she’s a gentle fun-loving girl…together, they’re great. Both my husband and I had the honor of being there for their...
One of the things that makes my job most worth-while is to make people happy! And I of course like the wonderful moments to capture during weddings: the raw emotion, festive spirit, colors, traditions, and most of all: LOVE. Yesterday was a beautiful wedding from a couple I instantly made friends with when we met!...
Choosing the Right Venue Choosing the right venue for your special day can be a difficult and stressful decision. Country or city? Hotel or Estate? Large or small? Classic or modern style? Of course, many of these decisions can be made a little easier once you have an idea of the size and type of...
Do you love golden beaches, stretching miles into the distance? Do you enjoy the feeling of warm and soft sand between your toes, as you walk hand in hand towards the blue green ocean? Maybe it is the tropical weather you yearn for: light, hot winds and endless sunshine? Perhaps you weren’t considering a extravagant...
Truly Idyllic Setting For A Beach Wedding A beach wedding can be a truly idyllic setting. On the cusp of two great forces – land and sea – you and your guests can feel extremely close to nature. Furthermore, the palette of the ocean and beach is both calming and warming: with the ever-changing greens...
Situated on the East coast, Maryland is lucky enough to have some of the most elegant and historically important architecture in the entire United States. From magnificent mansions to pearly plazas, if you are after charm, elegance and class in your wedding, Maryland is the state for you! However, as we all know, trying to find and...
Speaking of pageantry as well as tradition, a military wedding is quite extraordinary since such kind of wedding is abundant in customs which makes it more special compared to a church wedding taking place in a traditional manner. It usually observes many rituals as its nature, thus it is regarded as very formal with all...
Sometimes, especially when we have busy jobs, you just want you and your guests to be able to get away for your wedding and celebrate in an intimate and private location. Or perhaps you and your fiance grew up in the countryside or maybe you just love getting away and enjoying hills, trees and lakeside...
Planning a wedding can be stressful: you are engaged to be married to the love of your life yet there are a thousand and one small tasks and different worrying areas which must be taken care of on your special day. After planning, spending and dedicating so much time to your wedding, you don’t want...
One of my favorite things to shoot is Indian weddings! There are many reasons, but the top 3 reasons are: 1. All The Wonderful Colors 2. Neat & Fun Traditions 3. It’s very family oriented. The WHOLE family gets involved! That’s a special thing! I covered the daughter’s (the bride-to-be) ceremony, then the...
Antoine De Saint-Exupery once said that love ‘is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction’. With beautiful gardens, golf courses, rockeries and scenery, at the Bowling Green Country Club (838 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal, VA 22630), you will be able to do just that. One of the many plus...
Whilst it may sound a little like a character or venue from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast (23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117) should not be overlooked for your Virginia wedding day. The name also suggests that it is very small and that this is only a venue if you...
If you love stunning buildings and beautifully decorated rooms, then the Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel (1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202) is the location for you: Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel There are many perks when it comes to having your wedding in a hotel. Hotels are established and organised. They deal with the...
Getting married? Searching for a venue for your wedding? Do you love the smell of a real book? Are you confused as to the popular nature of ebooks? That indiscriminate smell that has excitement, promise and fills you with anticipation? Maybe you hang out for hours and lose yourself in bookshop cafes, reading cookbooks, travel...
A Charming and Classic Setting For A Wedding A country setting can add a touch of class to your special day. Surrounded by foliage trees and fauna, your country wedding will relax your guests and provide them with entertainment and unique talking points. And neither must you have hippy roots with a tie-dyed wedding dress in...
Capitol Hill Club (300 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20003-0000) is one of those venues which never loses its charm. A classic and traditional wedding venue for many couples, there is a reason why so many choose to get married in this stunning location. First of all, friends and family will already be in awe...
Perhaps you have already found the perfect wedding ring delicately carved for your special day ceremony. But that is not all, you would need a venue to celebrate that big day of yours. Across the DC area, there are actually so many beautiful venues to choose from. With a touch of unrivaled elegance and style,...
A wedding ceremony is a celebration of love to be shared with family and friends whilst a reception is a chance for guests to get to know each other, particularly new family members on both sides. For both of these important and integral aspects of a wedding, it is crucial to have a location which...
So, you are thinking of getting married in Washington DC, but you aren’t sure where? Everyone wants their special day to be perfect and take every precaution in order to ensure that for example the color of the flowers, the invited wedding guests and the wedding dress (of course!) are all just right. After you...