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Claire and Alex’s engagement session at Dumbarton House in Washington, DC during golden hour was so beautiful. Claire wore two dresses. First, an off the shoulder Cult Gaia dress that was a romantic look and a perfect engagement outfit option for their aesthetic. Dumbarton House has so many different areas to explore and we just […]

Weddings are so much more than a party, they’re about a feeling and curating moments that help tell that story. An understated floral design enhances the overall mood of the day, allowing the Meridian House to speak for itself.

Jennie and Max’s wedding on the grounds of the Market at Grelen featured beautiful pastels, an aisle sprinkled with petals, an appearance by their sweet puppy, and a view of the sprawling hills of Virginia–but more importantly, their love for one another. To start the day, the couple had a private first look where they […]

Taylor and Matt’s understated wedding at Baltimore’s Accelerator Space was such a chill day where emotion took priority, although that doesn’t mean planner and stylist, Julie, of Viera Events sacrificed style. The couple got ready at a Baltimore Hotel overlooking the harbor where they had their first look. The ladies sipped on Moet champagne in […]

Dumbarton Oaks is one of the most beautiful backdrops in the DC area. Lush greenery and blooming florals even into the fall, and a gorgeous estate with a a pool behind it–I can’t think of a better backdrop to celebrate love. Andra, the bride, wore two stunning gowns. The first look was a sleek champagne […]

Anytime there’s a photographer in front of my lens, I’m truly honored. Kyla’s hollywood glam look was crafted by artist Tasia Mitropoulos and photographed in studio. Clean lines and solid color blocking helped to represent the modern style of Kyla’s photography brand.

Jennie and Max’s engagement session at the Lincoln memorial in Washington, DC started right at sunrise just a few months ahead of their wedding at The Market at Grelen in Virginia. The pair’s chemistry was palpable. My favorite thing about photographing them together was seeing Jennie laugh at Max the entire time. Jennie wore an […]

Eric and Brandon’s engagement session was at the Baltimore Museum of Art at sunset in early summer. One of Eric’s special talent’s is sabering champagne bottles and the session was not over until that happened. Champagne in a museum parking lot sounds perfect to me. The light hit just right as Brandon and Eric hugged […]

Ahead of Kathryn and Tony’s wedding this spring in Virginia, I flew down to Atlanta for their engagement session. We started at Chateau Elan. Everyone is a little nervous at the start of a photoshoot, so, naturally a few glasses of wine for the couple helped. We ran through through the the vineyard before heading […]