Amanda and Phillip met at work several years back and hit the ground running with wedding planning! Here for that! Since they didn’t want a full engagement session – and only a handful of images for save the dates – I proposed a mini-engagement session. We spent our time nearby their home in Northern Virginia and it was perfect! The Barn at One Loudoun provided a rustic back drop in a nature setting!

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. 

We all held our breath when the forecast for this week did not look promising weather-wise, but sure enough, the sky gods smiled upon us and we were blessed with some soft light for their engagement session.

This couple wanted something rustic and outdoors for their engagement session, I recommended 48 Fields to them as it was a good location that could provide mountains and greenery. Also, since I photograph at this venue so much, I knew all the good spots 🙂

Marjan and Andrew met me at Virginia’s State Arboretum (Blandy Experimental Farm) for their engagement session. This is becoming a new favorite as there is no permit required and the scenery is gorgeous. Not to mention May/June greenery is lovely and soft too which makes it perfect for portraits.

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.

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 […]

While I absolutely love what I do, sometimes I enjoy photographing for myself.  What I mean by this is that I enjoy photographing beautiful things just to photograph them. Wedding days are lovely, filled with emotions, gorgeous details, and love….but I need time to focus (literally) on learning new skills and trying new techniques with […]

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. […]