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Colorful Autumn Family Photo Session
October 22, 2013
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A few days ago, I got to meet up with this sweet family to update their family portraits now that they are FOUR! We met at the Franciscan Monastery in NE Washington, DC, which is such a stunning place. The fall weather was absolutely perfect, and the leaves were just beginning to peak in color.
Enjoy this sneak peek from our photo session! Thanks,...
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Rustic Fuchsia & Yellow Autumn Wedding
October 13, 2013
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In early October, I had the privilege of shooting at Eileen and Henry's lovely wedding. It was a majorly fun event, filled with quirky personal touches that really let their sweet personalities shine through. Eileen's choice of flowers held special significance: sunflowers were a nod to Tuscany where they got engaged, and money plant was included i...
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Elegant Navy Blue & Violet Virginia Wedding
October 13, 2013
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Danielle and EK got married the first weekend in October at Rosemont Manor, and I had the honor of photographing their wedding festivities. I had the pleasure of working alongside a photo+video crew from George Street to capture all of the beautiful moments of the day.
It was a gorgeous autumn evening, and all of the guests arrived in their finest...
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Washington DC Celebratory Cocktail Hour
September 30, 2013
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Remember Kate & Maher's stunning engagement session? Well, they just got MARRIED in Mexico and returned to Virginia to share the joy with their family and friends. They asked me to join them at their cocktail party to document the beginning of their married life together. It was a happy and intimate get-together and took place at the Sofitel Hotel...
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Welcome to the World, Baby Nolan!
September 24, 2013
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Little Nolan was 10 days old when I had the pleasure of taking these newborn photos. Though I'm a mom myself, I was amazed all over again at his tiny perfection. Despite some squawking - after all, we WERE interfering with his cuddle time - he was obviously a sweet and mellow little guy who's already totally smitten with his mama. It was a joy to c...
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Colorful Virginia Farm Wedding
September 14, 2013
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This weekend, I got the joy of photographing Melanie and Paul's gorgeous country wedding. They hosted the ceremony on a beautiful hillside on her parents' farm and the reception in the charming Carriage House at Rosemont Manor. The ceremony setting was complete with hay bales, mason jars, and a cuddly Bernese mountain dog named Dakota who heralded...
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Professional Head Shots
August 28, 2013
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Maher is a stand-up comedian in the DC metro area, and he needed some updated professional head shots. Enjoy this handful from our session, taken in and around the Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria!
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Black-and-White Family Wedding
August 25, 2013
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Last week, I had the privilege of photographing Julie Ann and Andrew's casual, black-and-white, family-focused wedding. Julie Ann had asked the entire guest list to wear black and white, which created such a fun and non-traditional feeling for their big day. Julie Ann and Andrew honored their children by performing a symbolic observance during thei...
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Bridal Tea at Rosemont Manor
August 21, 2013
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Early this month, I enjoyed photographing another Mother-Daughter bridal tea at Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia. Each mother-daughter pair was embarking on their journey of wedding planning and had come to savor a delicious three-course tea and to hear different wedding vendors describe their crafts and give tips. I really enjoyed meeting ea...
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Engagement Session in Alexandria
July 26, 2013
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This week I had the pleasure of doing an engagement session with Kate and Maher in Alexandria. We started in charming Old Town, did a quick costume change, and finished up at Gravelly Point Park on the Potomac River. Despite our fears of forecasted thunderstorms, the evening turned out gorgeous. Kate and Maher were so much fun to work with, and it...
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