How hard is it to photograph a wedding in the rain? Rain is really unpredictable on wedding days, but it’s not something you should dread. In fact, I shot my last two weddings of the season in the rain and they were absolutely beautiful. Night time portraits in the rain are pretty magical, don’t you […]

Last week’s Carter Mountain Orchard engagement photos were so much fun to edit! I couldn’t wait to share them on the blog today!! Tom and Natasha are such an amazing couple, and their wedding in Arlington, VA in April can’t come soon enough. I am so excited to photograph at the Alexandrian Hotel for the […]

If you’re wondering how to get everyone in focus during group photos, this blog post is for you!   What aperture do you use for large group photos?    This is a question I get a lot because I often photograph large bridal parties where everyone is in focus. And the answer is not what […]

Did you know that you can add copyright information to the metadata of your photos? This question popped up in our Facebook group last week (if you’re not a member, you should totally join us, it’s free!), so I wanted to answer it on the blog because not a lot of people know about it. […]

Lightroom export settings can be a little confusing, which is why I always get a lot of questions about the exact settings I use to export my images for wedding clients and social media.   So how do you export high resolution images? Or how do you export for Instagram, Facebook, or other social media […]

The Old Pate Chapel is a popular wedding location here in Lynchburg and it was the perfect venue to end my 2021 wedding season at. Sarah and Hugh are such a sweet couple and I really enjoyed working with them. From their fall engagement photos last October, to photographing their Christmas themed wedding in December, […]

Goodness, time flies!! How is it 2022 already? Another year has come and gone, which is crazy to me.    If you’ve been around for a while, I want to say Thank You! Your support really means the world to me. If you’re new to ATP, Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!! This is a […]

Let’s talk about Greetabl gifts! Can you believe it’s December already? Where did time go?! With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those client Christmas gifts, don’t you think?!   Well, look no further, because I’ve got you covered. My friends at Greetabl released their holiday collection and it looks AMAZING!!   […]

David and Brittany’s Cloverlea Farmhouse engagement photos are some of my favorites! The views here are absolutely breathtaking. It’s been a few years since I last visited the Cloverlea Farmhouse, and boy, oh boy, I can’t wait to go back!!   I always encourage my couples to pick a location that means something to them, […]

Let me introduce you to my 3 pro tips to speed up your social media workflow! While social media is free, marketing the right way does take time and energy. And consistency, my friend, is the name of the game. Unless you post consistently, you won’t stay top of mind, and people will run towards […]