Work kept Elizabeth on the road a lot, and didn’t leave much time for dating… until the night she met Alex. What was supposed to be a an early evening meet-up for drinks (wait, why did he order a bottle of wine??) turned into a lingering dinner, and then a late-night jaunt across the river […]

John and Kelly had more in common than expected at their first chance meeting back in 2014 at a Notre Dame football event. Despite living across the country, they kept in touch with one another, mainly discussing all things Notre Dame. But a year later, John relocated to New York City, and only a few […]

From the first, Leslie and Omar wanted a wedding that reflected their traditions and families, their love, and their personalities. Despite their wedding being at the National Museum of Women in the Arts  (a gorgeous and large venue) and their expansive guest list, they wanted an intimate day filled with family, friends, warmth, and love.  They achieved this by writing their […]

Modern Romantic Summer Wedding with Agate and Terrariums A West Virginia boy meets a Northern Virginia girl, they fall in love, adopt a puppy, get engaged, and plan their wedding. Ryan & Brooke’s wedding was the perfect “The Modern Romantic”— a lace gown, a long veil, a first look at an historic manor house, and a fluffy bouquet… […]

Sunrise Engagement Portraits with Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC   We met on a cold December evening at The Jefferson’s Quill Bar. Most of my client meetings follow a similar pattern— a few minutes of chit-chat, some time spent talking about wedding day plans, and answering a series of commonly-asked questions about my work, and […]

Festive & Sophisticated Holiday Wedding at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Maddie loves Christmas. Really loves Christmas. And not like most people love Christmas— Maddie loves Christmas as if it was made for her, as her own personal holiday. She was born near Christmas, it’s in her blood, and she carries a gentle joy with […]