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This was my last wedding of 2022, and I could not have imagined a better way to end the 2022 season. Sara and James are truly such a perfect match for each other, and it was an honor to witness their wedding! They celebrated with their closest family and friends, and the day was exceptionally […]

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Sara + James | Purcellville, VA Wedding at Shadow Creek

Weddings

March 22, 2023

Nothing could dampen the joy of this wedding, not even a hurricane! Jasmine and Matthew got married during Hurricane Ian. Obviously, not an ideal weather situation for a wedding, but these two made the absolute best of it and had a truly spectacular day. Their vision came together beautifully with the help of some wonderful […]

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Jasmine + Matthew | Bristow, VA Wedding

Weddings

March 7, 2023

I was incredibly blessed to photograph so many stunning weddings in 2022. From meaningful heirloom details, to supportive bridal parties, and my outstanding couples, it truly was a spectacular year. 2022 was also my busiest year yet, so I had to take a step back from blogging every single wedding. I am hoping to catch […]

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Best of 2022 | Weddings

Weddings

February 25, 2023

One of the biggest honors as a wedding photographer is working with the same family for multiple weddings. Earlier this year, I photographed Lisa and Garrett’s beautiful Morais Winery wedding, and then a few weeks ago, Lisa’s sister, Stacy got married! It was a privilege to photograph Stacy and Tanyon’s stunning celebration at Renback Barn. […]

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Stacy + Tanyon | Madison, VA Wedding at Renback Barn

Weddings

October 18, 2022

A perfect September day for Nicole and Bret. It was such an honor to photograph their beautiful wedding at Rock Hill Farm, and now I am so excited to share some highlights from their celebration. If you’ve never been to Rock Hill Farm before, it is a beautiful rustic wedding venue. The rolling hills and […]

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Nicole + Bret | Culpeper, VA Wedding at Rock Hill Farm

Weddings

September 28, 2022

I am a little biased of course, but this is my favorite engagement session to date! When you combine photos of your sister and future brother-in-law at one of the most magical places on earth, it is a recipe for an awesome portrait session. For years, I have dreamed of photographing on Carova Beach, specifically […]

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Alex + Matt | Carova Beach Engagement Session

Engagements

September 20, 2022

Rounding out August with one more engagement session! I met Sarah and Brandon at Snead’s Farm in Fredericksburg for their portraits. I hadn’t been to Snead’s for quite awhile so I was really looking forward to their session. As it turns out, they had a lot of flowers in bloom and the light was beautiful […]

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Sarah + Brandon | Fredericksburg Engagement Session

Engagements

August 26, 2022

Kayla, Brooks and I met at the Oatlands last month for their engagement session. It was super, super hot, but these two rocked it and I have so many favorites to share! They were so fun to work with and I cannot wait for their wedding next year *insert heart eyes here.* You’ll definitely want […]

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Kayla + Brooks | Oatlands Engagement Session

Engagements

August 23, 2022

This engagement session was so fun to photograph and is definitely a favorite of mine. I loved getting to hang out with Nina, John and their pups! They have two sweet Yellow Labs and a beautiful Golden Retriever, so I was in heaven! To top it off, we also got to use an antique truck […]

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Nina + John | Maryland Engagement Session

Engagements

August 19, 2022

Where do I even begin with this wedding?! I’ll start with saying that it was just absolutely amazing from start to finish; the type of wedding I want to photograph again and again because it was so beautiful and fun! From the perfect weather, to the lovely details, and wonderful people, it was certainly one […]

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Erin + Stephen | Cumberland, VA Wedding at the Venue at Orchard View Farms

Weddings

August 16, 2022