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Last weekend, I had the honor of photographing Aly and Steve’s Arlington wedding. The longer I was around Aly, the more I realized how AWESOME the day would be. She is hilarious and energetic, and when I met Steve, I saw he was the perfect complement to her. He is such a gentleman and the […]

Brian and Brenna had a dream wedding, I’m convinced. Although warm, they had perfect weather, ideal locations, and the best team of vendors Richmond has to offer. I was so honored to be a part of their day. It started at The Jefferson where Brenna dressed and shared some sweet moments with her family and […]

Another great year for the books. I love seeing what my friends and fellow photographers share in their outtakes, so I figured it would be fun to share some of my moments from 2014. It’s crazy to look at these photos and know exactly what photo I was taking during that moment and to feel […]

Warm. That is the word that comes to mind as I remember this wedding day. Not because of the temperature [it was actually freezing], but because of the overall sentiment. The sweetness of everything filled my heart. The day began at an AMAZING venue. Although we were in the heart of Northern Virginia, I felt […]

When we spoke on the phone for the very first time, Meghan emphasized one thing: her desire to spend time with her guests. Most photographers really value and push for a long portrait time. Personally, I try to push for what you want. [Knowing a few portraits are necessary, of course!] After all, it is […]

Toward the end of this shoot, I told Taylor and Amanda that often, I find couples to be more “best friends,” or more “lovers,” and that it comes out in the way they interact with each other when being photographed. Couples fall into different poses more easily than other poses depending on how they interact […]

I met this sweet couple last year when I did their engagement session. I’m not even sure they had a wedding date at that point! But a few months later, I received their wedding inquiry and I was so excited. Not only was their wedding at my favorite Richmond wedding venue, but I couldn’t wait […]

Although we never really talked about it, it was clear from the moment I received the invitation for Lauren and Brandon’s wedding that this was going to be a fairytale style wedding. She had a light purple invite with a cinderella carriage on the front. When I arrived wedding day, I had the same feeling. […]

Yep. Rain. All day. At least that’s what the forecast said. But the advice to wait just 15 more minutes before moving the ceremony inside was well worth heeding. The skies cleared for the ceremony and the sun came out for their first kiss. It was a moment I’ll remember forever. These two have a […]

As a wedding photographer, there are a few things I ask my bride and groom to do to create moments. I understand that that is a major no-no when it comes to a true photojournalist, but hey, that’s why I’m a wedding photographer. Anyway, one of those things is, “Hey, when you get in front […]