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I’ve been in a sentimental mood lately and memories from Alexa and Clayton’s October wedding day at Rust Manor House keeps finding their way back to me. This wedding day has stuck with me— not because they made a big statement, but because of how connected, kind, and present everyone was. This was easily one […]

A Heartfelt Fall Wedding Day at Rust Manor House | Alexa & Clayton

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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 at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Georgetown, Washington DC

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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 in Georgetown, Washington DC

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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— A Virginia Beach Summer Elopement

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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

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A Dreamy Utah Adventure With Skylar & Lucas When Skylar and Lucas reached out to me about wanting elopement-style portraits in an epic landscape, I immediately said yes—and hopped on a plane from Washington, DC to Utah. They were already married, but like so many couples, they didn’t have photos that truly felt them—so they […]

An Epic Salt Flats Elopement Shoot in Utah — A Dreamy Desert Adventure

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There’s something truly magical about Washington D.C. in the springtime. Evelyn and Calvin’s engagement session at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens captured that feeling in every frame. The wisteria was in full, fleeting bloom. The gardens were glowing. And their energy together? Pure joy! A Spring Garden in Bloom Dumbarton Oaks is already one of the most […]

An Enchanting Wisteria Spring Engagement at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington DC

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Some couples are just magnetic—Christian and Greg are that kind of couple. The kind where you can feel the history and laughter between them without needing to hear the full story. Lucky for me, I did get to hear the full story. And document it. And cry over it (just a little). I met Christian […]

A Decade of Love— Christian & Greg’s Anniversary in Georgetown, Washington DC

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Welcoming Baby Gus: A Last-Minute Maternity Session When Caroline & Tom reached out to me just a week before their due date, I couldn’t have been more excited to document this special moment for them. Maternity sessions are always such an intimate and beautiful experience, but something about capturing these two, so close to meeting […]

A Cozy At-Home Maternity Session in Alexandria, VA | DC Maternity Photographer