The bride and groom – who waited so long for their day – had the most perfect day. This wedding – to this photographer at least – was a true testiment to the power of a solid vendor team with a planner in charge and a bride and groom who opted to do a first look so they could truly enjoy their cocktail hour and wedding reception. 

What made this wedding so special was a couple I really adored had their big celebration. One of which we talked about and rescheduled so many times. I loved how it all came together, especially the reception because this crowd was a fun one. Especially with the photo booth! 

Another gorgeous day in the books and MAJOR kuddos to this couple who prioritized couple portraits in their timeline. Sometimes on wedding days – actually most wedding days – there is only minutes to take bride and groom portraits. The quickest I had to take them was in three minutes. I was spoiled with Bailey and Brian’s wedding because I had so many different locations!! 

My second big wedding of 2021!!! Things are opening back up and FINALLY weddings are happening. Jessica and Andrew (I have a lot of Andrew’s this year) pledged forever at Whitehall Estate in Bluemont, Virginia. For late May, though, the weather wasn’t that pleasant, but we made it work! I was so so thankful we were able to complete all formal portraits outside before the ceremony. Portraits – the bride explained – were the most important to her and the thing she was looking forward to the most on her wedding day.

Jasmine and Andrew decided not to reschedule again because Jasmine found out earlier this year they were pregnant with their first child. They used their wedding reception as a gender reveal! How awesome was that?! The expressions were priceless!!

And finally, after portraits, 3 outfit changes on Jasmine’s end, and dinner the couple were off to the after-party through a sparkler exit.

One theme that prominent throughout the day was family. Carolina and Cesar’s wedding was a celebration of themselves and the completion of their family. Since Carolina was raised by her grandmother, she asked if she could do a first look with her grandmother. This was a first for me, but I think brides who are close to their grandmothers should do this more often.

Not only was I able to photograph the colors properly, but the added brightness also allowed these images to be very on-brand as well. I could have gone the natural light method for photographing, but preserving the contrast of the flowers was deeply important to my client. Reds and pinks – when overexposed (AKA light and airy) can wash out the detail. Whites are hard to photograph as well for this reason.

Here I thought Judy and Billy’s wedding on December 12, 2020 was my last wedding of 2020…In comes an email from Erikka stating that she needed a wedding photographer and the wedding is in 5 days. Their orginial wedding photographer came down with COVID and she needed a new one right away. No problem at […]

Wedding 2/2 on December 12!! Like Kristin and Reid, Judy and Billy decided they couldn’t wait and wanted to get married in 2020. They decided on a smaller wedding as well with catering brought in by Ridgewell’s in Maryland. What I loved the most about this intimate gathering the happiness seen in all guests’ faces. […]

Surrounded by 30 guests, these two said I do and enjoyed a lovely, laid back dinner party. Congratulations, Tori and Jason. Wishing you two the happiest of marriages and welcome to the area!