The One Thing I Tell Every New Business Owner There is one piece of advice I always give to new business owners: Start as you intend to go. What do I mean by this? I mean I want you to think about scale. Most new business owners are so excited that people actually want what they […]

After a crazy, rollercoaster of a weekend (who knew moving companies were so fickle?!) we are officially moved in and mostly unpacked in our new home. And we looooooove it. It’s going to take me some time to get it styled and decorated like I want (and to figure out how to hang things on plaster walls), but […]

Joe and Erika’s Intimate Military Wedding at the DC War Memorial in the spring of 2017 was a small, yet joy-filled union. The bride’s sister and maid of honor and groom’s best friend and best man were their witnesses. Coincidentally, the two are a couple, as well! The warm May afternoon provided the perfect setting […]

As a DC-based wedding photographer, I know the importance of consistency, both in the work I produce and in the way I communicate about that work. That’s why I make a point to blog at least three days a week, ever week, maintain a quick turn-around time for wedding images, and work to over-communicate with my clients. Sometimes, however, life happens… and my […]

One of my favorites from the archives— I couldn’t keep this one tucked away any longer!! This couple has been through so much in their relationship. John proposed just nights before a deploying overseas— Meera used wedding planning as her distraction to get her through the separation. John got home just weeks before their wedding, and their absolutely […]

“I know you don’t have summer plans,” Will (or “Wigi”) said to Jason. “Come work at Calleva with me. It just may be the best Summer of your life.” Jason and Wigi were in the Peace Corps together, and had formed a fast friendship. Wigi and Molly were old friends from home. Molly ALSO worked […]