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Elise and Sunjay exchanged vows and celebrated with all their friends and family at The River View at Occoquan. Capturing their day was a treat, and it was no easy task to select favorite images to be featured on the blog! This wedding was stunning from start to finish, but here are a few things […]

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Winter Wedding at The River View

Weddings

January 6, 2024

I first met Melissa and Zach at a stunning wedding I photographed last year, as they were both in the bridal party. You can check out that wedding here! Fast forward to this year, and they inquired with me about photographing their elopement. I was SO excited to have the opportunity to work with them […]

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Timeless Elopement at Oatlands Historic House

Weddings

December 20, 2023

So excited to be sharing this beautiful fall wedding on the blog today! Tessa and Shane got married at Renback Barn surrounded by their dearest family and friends. It was amazing to see just how excited everyone was to celebrate their marriage- they are so loved! The day was filled with so many heartfelt moments […]

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Fall Renback Barn Wedding

Weddings

November 28, 2023

A lovely couple in a charming setting? That makes up a great recipe for a perfect engagement session! Kelsey and Adam chose Old Town Alexandria for their engagement session earlier this summer, and it was certainly a highlight for this season. I loved getting to stroll around the brick/cobblestone and waterfront areas while chatting all […]

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Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session

Engagements

October 4, 2023

As a photographer, I love how creative and authentic engagement sessions can be for each individual couple. There are so many ways to thread pieces of each couple’s personality into each session, whether it be through the location, props, or attire. Sarah and Michael made their engagement session 100% unique to them. They chose a […]

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Virginia Countryside Engagement Session

Engagements

October 1, 2023

I loved every moment of this beautiful summer wedding. Emily and Boyd tied the knot at Rust Manor House and their day was filled with so much love and genuine happiness. It was truly just a joy to document their wedding, and I have so many favorite images from this day. From the lovely details […]

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Rust Manor House Wedding

Weddings

September 1, 2023

This beautiful blush and navy wedding was equal parts elegant and fun. Sam and Will tied the knot in July at the beautiful Rose Hill Manor in Leesburg, and their day was filled with so much love, laughter and epic dancing! They definitely know how to throw an amazing party! Keep scrolling to see all […]

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Summer Wedding at Rose Hill Manor

Weddings

August 20, 2023

This July wedding will forever be a favorite. Ashley and Nathan are so kind, and their day was full of so much love and so many beautiful moments. It was the type of day that I could photograph again and again, especially because I was able to work with the sweetest people! As I mentioned […]

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Pastel Summer Wedding at Renback Barn

Weddings

August 18, 2023

Elegant, romantic, and timeless are the first words that come to mind when I think of this wedding. Kayla and Brooks got married earlier this year at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, and their day was simply stunning from start to finish. They selected a neutral color palette, with so many classic details, which was […]

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Timeless Wedding at Rust Manor House

Weddings

August 1, 2023

I don’t think I could have dreamed up a better engagement session for Alexis and Marc. It was just magical, and certainly another highlight of 2023 for me. We selected Ocean City as their session location, and it was the perfect spot for their photos as it is their favorite place to vacation! If this […]

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Alexis + Marc | Ocean City, Maryland Engagement Session

Engagements

July 12, 2023