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a proposal in Georgetown dc

Proposing to the love of your life is one of the most important moments you and your partner will ever experience. It is the moment you two officially start your life together, so it’s no wonder there is a lot of pressure to “get it right.” With the right perspective, some planning, attention to detail, […]

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Diandre & James’s autumn Georgetown University wedding overflowed with love and tender moments. Capturing touching, authentic moments for my clients is one of the main reasons why I love what I do. I get to preserve these beautiful moments for my clients; nothing makes me feel more fulfilled and passionate.  These two started their wedding day at The […]

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In home newborn portraits in Arlington Virginia

One of the pleasures of being a photographer is to follow my clients throughout their lives, documenting the significant milestones in photos that they can pass down the memories to their families. We create a family legacy through photos, stories, and the impact we leave on our loved ones. I am eternally grateful to have […]

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District winery wedding in Washington dc

Katie and Kyles’s autumn wedding at District Winery in Washington, DC, was full of elegance, color, and heartfelt moments. Enjoy all of their wedding beauty and bliss! Are you a couple looking for a wedding photographer in Washington, DC? I’d love to chat with you! Reach out to start planning your dream wedding!

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Great Falls Park engagement session photos

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again (and again): dogs make everything better! Elise & Michael are dog lovers, just like myself, so we had to include their pup in our engagement session! We chose Great Falls Park in Maryland as the backdrop for their outdoorsy yet classic engagement session. Great Falls […]

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Washington DC War Memorial & Lincoln Memorial engagement session

Nate & Kaylen’s engagement session was an absolute dream! We attempted to begin their session at the Lincoln Memorial, but Washington, DC, was doing her usual thing, and the memorial was under heavy construction for the winter. The tricky part about planning an engagement session for Washington, DC, is you never know when you’ll come […]

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Glenstone museum engagement session

As a wedding photographer who prioritizes storytelling, it makes my heart so incredibly happy when my couples choose to include a sentimental location as a part of their engagement session. I am on a mission to tell the stories of my couples, and the setting of their engagement session plays a huge role in their […]

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The jefferson memorial during the cherry blossom bloom in washington dc

The Washington DC cherry blossom season is still a few months away, and my inbox is already full of cherry blossom engagement session inquiries. Delicate pink and white flowers bloom throughout the district every spring, but most iconically, they line the Tidal Basin, flooding the area with an airy pink hue. The shortlived flowers create […]

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