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As I wrap up another year, I think about all of my amazing clients who made this year what it was! I love my job and I love all of the people who make it possible. And because of them, I have had a renewed pep this year. But now is not the time to […]

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Valeria and Keith will always hold a little favorite place in my heart. They are those rare type of humans who just own who they are and go with it. Valeria planned a wedding that incorporated her and Keith’s love for Dr. Who, Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, horses, Harry Potter, her Italian heritage, and […]

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I am the girl who starts the effort of going to the gym on the first of the month. I start a new piece of paper if I mess up on my grocery list. And I need a clean house before I leave for vacation so that when I come home. I LOVE FRESH STARTS […]

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If I had to give my weddings a title, this one would be: The Tiny Dancer and the Piano Man. Casey and Ash met as performers on cruise ships – more about that in their engagement session blog post. They are so talented and smart and probably the most fun travel buddies. They planned a […]

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The only other time I’ve photographed a wedding at the Marriott Ranch, it was SO magical. Like, literally double rainbows involved. I knew coming in that this place had all of the ingredients for another amazing wedding day. Silvia gave me a big hug when I arrived, and I could sense the excitement in the […]

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When a middle school friend becomes the one you’re going to spend the rest of your life with… I just had the best time with these two! We enjoyed a Richmond, VA favorite and did their session at Maymont… if you know Richmond, you know that it’s a popular spot for engagement sessions, but I […]

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This is the story of a sweet northern girl who fell in love with a southern boy. These two got married at their church in Richmond with so many of their friends and family. During their engagement session, we talked about how they both loved Charleston, and so I knew we had to take portraits […]

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These two are in Maui RIGHT NOW [and I’m so jealous!], but I’m excited to be here blogging and sharing this sunshine filled day with you! One day after Dorian dropped some rain on Virginia, Lauren and Colin celebrated with their friends and family and it was just the best day. The day started with […]

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The little girl who insisted on going barefoot in Michigan winters and the youngest little brother who has was ready to party found each other and married a few weekends ago in Old Town Alexandria. Mackenzie and Brendan’s wedding day was one of my favorites this year. Mackenzie’s backless dress made me want to be […]

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I fell in love with Hillwood Estate and Gardens a few years ago when I photographed another engagement session, and when Silvia suggested it for their session, I was all-in! I couldn’t help myself from wanting to shoot in every single corner of this beautiful estate. It’s truly a photographer’s gold mine! These two are […]

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