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Couple dressed up for engagement photos in front of a wood wall. She is wearing a sparkly dress with a sheer top and he is in a light sage green suit. She is holding a glass of champagne.

Education

Meeting Clients “Where They Are” with Marketing

The most important thing to do when you want to book more clients as a wedding photographer? Here are my marketing tips to help you connect with ideal clients.

Wedding

Moody Wabi Sabi Inspired Bridal Fashion

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. It is a philosophy that embraces the natural world and its flaws. This shoot was co-styled with East Made Co and inspired by the concept of wabi sabi, and it greatly influenced the aesthetic direction.

Lace white curtain with light and shadows on a window sill

Engagement

Engagement Photos at Le Diplomate in Washington, DC

On a quiet afternoon in Logan circle, I met up with high school sweethearts, Brittany and Ben for their engagement session at Le Diplomate. Light poured into the restaurant while the lunch crowd wrapped up their dates and the couple slipped into a corner table by the door.

Wedding

Inside Influencer Sean Taylor’s Elopement With a Campy, Vintage-Inspired After-Party at The Village Café in Richmond, Virginia Featured on The Knot

This elopement was really a love letter to our experience in Richmond,” explains Sean. “We met here almost ten years ago, and we always talked about moving back before we finally did about a year ago. Celebrating our favorite spots and sharing them with the online community I’ve built since living in RVA has been such a treat!” Sean is an influencer and a season-one contestant on Netflix’s “The Circle”, and brought a fun sense of style to the elopement plans.

White floral centerpiece with sage green candles on a marble table with pastries and macarons.

Education

Why You Shouldn’t Advertise Yourself as a Natural Light Photographer…

Artificial light can be used to create a variety of effects, from dramatic to subtle. It can be used to fill in shadows, add highlights, or even change the mood of a photograph altogether. By understanding how to use artificial light, you can create photos that set you apart from the pack.

Engagement

Architectural Engagement Session in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Neighborhood

While their wedding was out of state, Madeline and Griffin decided on an engagement session in Baltimore’s picturesque Mount Vernon neighborhood–where they first lived together. Mount Vernon and the area surrounding the Washington Monument and Peabody Library in particular is the perfect place for engagement photos, especially during golden hour–the hour before sunset. The way […]

Green versace shoes with a white wedding bouquet and crystal earrings placed on a light blue linen surface

Wedding

A Comprehensive Checklist of Everything You Need to Pack in Your Wedding Photography Kit

The ultimate wedding day packing list for wedding photographers As a wedding photographer, you know that the most important thing is to capture all of the special moments of a wedding day. But what you may not know is that the gear you pack can make a big difference in not only the quality of […]

Nikki Daskalakis

Education

Building Relationships with Wedding Vendors

Whether you’re starting in the wedding industry or more established, professional relationships are everything. Here are networking tips to build strong ones.

A couple poses for their engagement session in a garden.

Engagement

Golden Hour Garden Engagement in Washington, DC

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 […]

Meridian House Modern Wedding Inspiration

Wedding

Modern Wedding Inspiration Editorial at Meridian House in DC

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.