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As a Williamsburg wedding photographer, I find myself leaving Hampton Roads less and less for shoots. But when my cousin Nellie had to cancel her March wedding due to COVID, I immediately knew we had to do a bride and groom session any where they’d like. After their epic engagement session in Maui, I had […]

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If you’re a fan of wedding portraits, this is the post for you! Ben and Mary decided it would be a lot to drive back and forth into DC on their wedding day. Rather than adding more stress to their day, they made use of their engagement session time for a bride and groom portrait session! We […]

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The first time I met Ash and Samantha, we bonded over traveling and wedding planning. I couldn’t wait to see what these two were putting together. They both come from amazing, energetic families who all would be traveling either from LA or Florida to Washington DC to see these two become one. The day finally came […]

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Brian and Margot’s wedding at Hotel Monaco was a gorgeous affair that basically defined modern classic. Hotel Monaco is known for their bold twists on aesthetic, and I loved how the couple’s style worked seamlessly with their venue. East Made Event Company designed a stunner, and the day went off without a hitch! Luckily, we had a […]

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Although I get a little anxiety when I shoot in DC, this day ran as smooth as I could have dreamed. With top notch vendors making my job easy, and a couple who just adored each other [really – they are seriously so amazing], it was hard to wipe the smile from my face as I […]

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This 12 hour wedding day was such a thrill to photograph. I arrived bright and early to start, and I knew it was going to be an awesome day when I saw Kate’s red shoes and the PERFECT blue room with big windows. And those just happened to be her wedding colors! [I get excited […]

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Peter and Hanieh [whose name is pronounced Honey] met in Las Vegas while they were both on vacation. Imagine telling THAT story to your parents… Well, as crazy as it sounds, these two are the perfect match. They are so sweet and in love. Their wedding took place in the heart of DC with a […]

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How do y’all feel about an afternoon preview? I’ve been spending a few hours editing these images now that I’m back to work after a long Labor Day wedding weekend and would love to share a small sample of my favorites so far! I love this black and white portrait of the couple on top […]

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