Dear Bride, If you are kindly wondering what stresses out your photographer on a wedding day…then I’ll share with you my thoughts about that. You and I both know that if I told you there wasn’t anything that stresses me out -that wouldn’t truly be the case. So what I will say is this. I’m […]

This Northern Virginia wedding was a highlight from my 2019 wedding season. Sometimes when you meet people for the first time it can take a little bit to get comfortable, especially when there’s already added stress from the average wedding day. But that was far from the case for this wedding. Sometimes, you feel like […]

Mark and Emily are seriously one of the sweetest couples. I don’t know how Ben and I get so lucky to work with such amazing clients but we do! This couple is extra special because we also have the privilege of calling them dear friends. I met Mark years ago. I had just bought a […]

Many people have questions about wedding planners. Who needs a wedding planner? What do they do? That’s why I’ve spoken with Jordan Owens, a friend of mine who is an amazing wedding planner and owner of Boundless Love Events. Below she gives us her top 5 reasons why you should hire a wedding planner. Here’s what […]

If you’ve ever met Lindsey and Steven, you know how perfect they are for each other. Lindsey is fun and adventurous, a perfect match for Steven, who is brave, loyal and a US veteran. It’s obvious how much they love each other! I love that we keep in contact even today so that I can […]

I can’t tell you how sweet this engagement session was for me. I’ve known this bride since she was 8 and I was so excited, not only meet her fiance but, to have the honor of capturing their engagement pictures! She had contacted me a month earlier to see if I would photograph their wedding. […]

I love detail shots. Simple. Elegant. A serene pause in the hustle and bustle of wedding days to recognize all the little touches that otherwise might have gotten overlooked. Detail shots have become a staple in wedding photography, and with good reason. Detail shots are such an amazing way to remember the small intricate items […]

When I arrived at Melrose caverns’ farmhouse there was a mist and quite peace over the Shenandoah Valley. The drive up from Harrisonburg was lined with the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stepping into the farmhouse I was greeted with the love and laughter that should surround every wedding party. There was a flurry of activity and joy […]

Probably one of the biggest choices that couples face when planning their wedding is choosing the venue. The venue is so important as it sets the overall mood and course of your wedding day. accommodations, space, availability and cost are all resting on your venue. I’ve gotten to meet and work with many venue owners […]

There’s so much more to having a business these days than just learning you craft and doing it well. An online presence is of utmost importance to make sure clients can find you and request your business services. Not only must you keep up with social media sites, your own website, write a blog but […]

Driving to the Piedmont Country club I had my wipers on full speed. I drove slowly so as not to miss my turn. My expectations were high as I made the long drive. This wedding was very exciting for me because it included travel. I love new places. Today I was in Northern Virginia, at […]

I’m a firm believer that your wedding photos were not meant for just a computer screen. It’s been said that this will be the most photographed generation. And the one with the least photographs. I believe something meaningful happens when we sit together with those we love and share the photos of our wedding. This […]

I love it when the bride and groom add unique touches of their personality throughout their wedding day. Margaret is an artist, she can take a simple lump of clay and turn it into something beautiful. Sean is a runner. Marathons, charity races, you name it. He’s there. When I heard that they had chosen […]

Holly’s wedding took place on the beautiful grounds of The Virginia School for The Deaf and Blind in Staunton, VA. The campus was simply beautiful. I love the character in historic buildings. Beautiful white columns, sprawling staircases and two story doors are architectural elements that my photographer eye dreams about. It’s not often someone gets ready […]

“Let’s meet at a local brewery” Kate suggested as we were planning our consult, she suggested Brother’s Craft Brewery. This was something new for me, but it was a great idea, so I quickly agreed. During our initial conversation I discovered the bond she had with this local business. She was an employee there, not […]