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.

I am a part of a creative studio space in Loudoun County that is for creative, female entrepreneurs. Specifically, those who are in the wedding industry. A Wedding Loft in Leesburg, Virginia, is one of my favorite places to be at and work at. My business has grown so much just by being in this […]

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. […]

Wedding 1/2 for December 12! While I miss the robust wedding days, I am loving these shorter wedding days and able to photograph more than one in a day! What made this wedding so special is that it was all about family. I – Stefanie – personally know the father of the bride as he […]

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!