Real lovers with Real Stories.

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Real lovers with Real Stories.

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I capture the real, genuine smiles that reflect not only your adventure but also the joy of simply being present with one another. 
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Some projects live in your mind for years before they finally come to life — and this styled shoot at The Goodstone Inn was exactly that. Partnering with MacKenzie from Pearl & Poppy Wedding Co. was truly a dream. From our very first conversation, we knew we wanted to create something that felt romantic, elevated, […]

An Espresso Lovers Dream ♡ Tiramisu Wedding Cake, Autumnal Florals & A Visionary Vendor Team

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Michaela & Ben’s November 1st wedding was one of those days that felt both deeply sentimental and joyfully alive — the kind of wedding where every detail had meaning, every moment felt intentional, and autumn showed off in its perfect, fleeting way. From the very beginning, I knew Michaela & Ben’s wedding was going to […]

New York City Love Meets a Hometown Fall Wedding in Virginia | On Digital & Film

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Emma and Nick are truly one of those couples that stick with you — the kind you instantly click with and feel grateful to be part of their story. Emma first reached out last February, and from the very first inquiry call, we completely hit it off. Not only did we connect over photography and […]

Dreamy Engagement Photos in Georgetown, Washington DC

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Whitney and Jerry reached out in the fall, hoping to capture maternity photos to announce their baby boy arriving in January!! I recommended Brookside Gardens for their session, and when we arrived, the autumn colors absolutely showed up to impress — golden leaves everywhere, crisp air, and that soft sunset glow from the last rays […]

Natural Fall Maternity Photos at Brookside Gardens, Maryland

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Last summer, Sabrina planned the sweetest surprise for her girlfriend, Haley — a secret proposal tucked away in one of Georgetown’s most beautiful hidden gems, Tudor Place. Even though Haley had already proposed, Sabrina wanted her to have that magical, heart-racing, totally unexpected moment too. Haley arrived thinking we were simply taking engagement photos, wandering […]

A Surprise Garden Proposal at Tudor Place, Washington DC

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Rummer and Zach’s June summer wedding at River Farm was a breath of fresh air—joyful, vibrant, and completely alive from beginning to end. River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia is already a venue that feels natural and familial, but on this day it was bursting with color, movement, and personality in a way that felt so […]

A June Wedding Bursting with Color in Alexandria, Virginia

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There are some sessions that feel like work, and then there are the ones that feel like you somehow wandered into a memory you’ll keep forever. Makena and Drew’s Yosemite elopement was a day I’ll always remember. Makena and Drew are Sonora, California locals — just about an hour from Yosemite’s entrance — and the […]

A Magical Yosemite Elopement on the Valley Floor & Glacier Point

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Big Sur is one of the most popular elopement destinations in California, known for its dramatic coastal cliffs, rugged shoreline, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Located along Highway 1 between Carmel and San Simeon, Big Sur offers a variety of scenic locations that are ideal for intimate weddings and elopements. This August elopement […]

⊹ Into the Mystic ⊹ Coastal Elopement in Big Sur, California

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When Camille and Rob told me they wanted to do something fun, offbeat, and completely them for their elopement, I knew we were about to create something unforgettable. These two threw the rulebook out the window and opted for a beach elopement with a twist—starting at golden hour by the ocean, then riding the last […]

Cotton Candy Skies & Carnival Rides on Virginia Beach, Virginia

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When I think of what makes a destination elopement truly magical, this one with Kelsie and Matthew instantly comes to mind. Set in the rolling foothills of Boise, Idaho, this late spring evening gave us everything we could have dreamed of—wild landscapes, glowing golden hour light, and a couple deeply in love. While we were […]

A Wild & Free Mountain Elopement Near Boise, Idaho