Photography Blog
Washington D.C. Union Station Elopement Guide
Union Station is one favorite places for elopements in the heart of the national’s capital. From the elegant arches and timeless backdrop, here’s why this D.C. location is a total dream, and how to plan your stress free elopement here.
Herrington on the Bay Engagement Photos Guide
Herrington on the Bay is one of my favorite places for engagement photos! From the waterfront views to the peaceful garden paths, here’s why this Chesapeake Bay venue is a total dream, and how to plan your perfect session.
A Rockville Maryland Courthouse Wedding
This sweet couple decided to have an intimate wedding at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Rockville, Maryland, with only their immediate family present. There was a beautiful mix of nerves and excitement in the air! It was truly heartwarming to witness their love. Due to the weather, they chose to take their portraits inside the courthouse-but the photos turned out just as beautiful.
Love on the Big Screen - An Engagement Session at Greenbelt Cinema, MD
Francis and Gaby’s engagement session at Greenbelt Cinema was the perfect blend of their love for movies and their unique bond. Many of their dates were spent bonding over movie marathons, popcorn-filled nights, and impromptu film critiques—so when it came time to plan their engagement session, they knew they wanted to incorporate this passion into their shoot.
5 Tips on How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer
Finding the perfect wedding photographer is key to capturing your big day. Discover 5 expert tips to help you choose the right photographer for your style and budget.
The Mistletoe Market - Leesburg V.A.
I was invited to The Mistletoe Market in Leesburg VA this past weekend and I had the best time ever!! The Mistletoe Holiday Market was hosted by The Leesburg Movement (it’s their 2nd year doing this, woot woot!) It was so much fun being a part of it and documenting a few holiday mini sessions as well as the overall event.
How to Showcase Your Relationship on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is dedicated to the love you share, your relationship, and your personalities! Everything that screams YOU TWO. There are many different ways in which you can showcase your love story. Here are a few that I’ve loved seeing my couples do it recently:
4 Ways To Incorporate Culture & Religion In Your Wedding Day
A wedding is all about the beautiful union of two people from different backgrounds joining together in love….which can sometimes make it difficult coming to a compromise on how to celebrate your special day! So, whether you’re planning a multicultural wedding or simply want some ideas on how to embrace your culture and/or religion..keep reading! 😁 This post will include different ways that I’ve seen my own couples incorporate certain cultural and religious elements into their wedding day
4 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Maternity Session
Your body is working crazy hard right now - you’re growing a life inside of you. How incredible amazing is that?! You and your partner are excitingly getting all things ready for your sweet baby to arrive. So many things are changing, this is a new milestone in you guys’ life - your family is growing. This beautiful moment deserves to be documented. You deserve to slow down and take it all in with a maternity session. Let me share four reasons why you should investment in one 👇🏼
A DC War Memorial Elopement Ceremony
Lara and Erick had an intimate ceremony at the DC War Memorial to celebrate their union, alongside their immediate family. It was a beautiful ceremony, where both of their cultures were shining through. Lara is of Arab heritage and Erick is Mexican, so there was a mix of languages during the ceremony for both families to understand. Their ceremony was followed by a beautiful and intimate reception at Iron Gate restaurant in DC.
Gabriel’s First Birthday Cake Smash
Gabriel’s parents planned an animal themed cake smash for his first birthday and he had the BEST time of his life! He’s such a sweet, gentle, and cute little one. He played with the stuffed animals and went straight into the cake when his mom put it down (Cake by Del Corazon Pastries). What a great way to capture his personality as he turns ONE!
4 Tips For Planning The Perfect Engagement Session
Let's prep to capture that newly engaged glow, woot woot! Wedding planning is already stressful enough, so let me help you plan a stress free engagement session that will feel like a date night with your fiancé!
Joseph and Nancy’s Vietnamese Tea Ceremony | Meadowlark Botanical Garden NOVA
Joseph and Nancy’s wedding day at Meadowlark Botanical Garden in Nova was so super relaxed and laid back - just like them! They planned for their day to be as relaxed as possible and included very thoughtful details all throughout their day. They started off their day with an intimate Vietnamese tea ceremony in remembrance of Nancy’s mom.
A Coffee Date Engagement Session | Tatte Bakery, Bethesda
Amelia and Rob are just so perfect for each other! They’re one of the coolest people I’ve met! It made me so happy having the opportunity to document their engagement session at Tatte Bakery earlier this year. They met on Hinge in 2021 and last year celebrated their one year anniversary, and GOT ENGAGED
A Sunrise Washington DC Engagement Session at The Tidal Basin | Olin + Melanie
It finally came time to hang out with them at their engagement session on an early 6am morning in Washington D.C. We had such a great time walking around the Tidal Basin and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. As we walked, we got the chance to get to know each other more and it was great! That’s one of my favorite things about engagement sessions because once we’re done, it feels like I just finished hanging out with friends. We talked about our families, what we’re passionate about, what they do for a living, and of course…wedding planning things! Now, I can’t wait to document their special day next year and celebrate with them. Thank you for choosing me!
A Romantic Engagement Session | Stellina Pizzeria, Union Market
Alexis and Ryan absolutely love…LOVE…like LOVE LOVE, pizza! Your engagement session should always be treated like you’re planning for a special date, except I’ll be hanging around capturing it all. They wanted to do something fun for their session and obviously wanted to include something they enjoy doing together - of course, that had to be eating pizza! Stellina’s Pizzeria in Union Market was so nice that they let us shoot in their pizza parlor.
Erica |A Birthday Session in DC
Christina and her mom flew to MD in order to celebrate Erica’s 29th - we were able to do her portrait session on her birthday, woot woot! It was THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Erica is a captain in the air force with such a bubbly, fun, energetic, and contagious energy! It was a very rainy morning, but that didn’t stop us…we had the best session under a little bit of rain!
The Mitch Family | DC Maternity Session
Helen and Ryan are welcoming their first baby boy in just a few weeks! We met in D.C last week for their maternity session and it was a total dream. It was freezing, but you can’t even tell in their photos! They’re such a laid back, fun, and genuine couple.
Five Things to do After Getting Engaged
Yay! You’re engaged, how freaking exciting! Before you do anything… CELEBRATE AND ENJOY with your now ✨fiancé✨. Then, you can take the next steps to begin planning your wedding day, woot woot!
The Arts District | Las Vegas, NV
My husband’s job brought us to Las Vegas, NV for a few days so I decided to spend some time exploring while he was in a conference. I visited the Arts District (aka, 18b) and I had the absolute best time of my life! The Arts District is an 18 block area packed with vibrant murals, antique and quirky shops, art galleries, and amazing restaurants. It was so awesome walking around this area, being surrounded by such beautiful art, creative vibes all around.