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I’ve been looking forward to this beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement session for a while now! Brent and Mandi were an absolute dream to photograph. And I don’t say that lightly. They were both so excited about the session, which made everything go super smoothly. I didn’t even have to direct them into poses, they were […]

meadowlark botanical gardens engagement photos

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Keswick Vineyards is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Virginia! Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, it offers the most gorgeous backdrop for every wedding. From multiple ceremony locations, to the impeccable white tent for outdoor receptions, everything Keswick Vineyards has to offer is unparalleled.   When I visited this exquisite wedding venue […]

keswick vineyards wedding photos

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Morais Vineyards is an exquisite wedding venue in Bealeton, Virginia. From the moment you drive in, the magnitude of this beautiful place is absolutely impressive! From the romantic front courtyard that features a beautiful fountain, to the grand ballroom and elegant bridal suite, Morais Vineyards is the perfect venue for your dream wedding.   When […]

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This beautiful cherry blossom elopement in Washington D.C. is literally a dream come true! After we moved to Northern Virginia last year and went to the cherry blossom festival in April, it was on my bucket list to do a session there the next season. Crystal and I have been planning this for a few […]

cherry blossoms elopement photos

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Want to know the 3 most common SEO mistakes photographers make that hurt SEO? Then this blog post is for you!   Here’s a little bit of back story…   When I first started my business, people I knew didn’t even want my FREE pictures. So how in the world did I start booking actual […]

3 mistakes photographers make that hurt SEO

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I can’t believe this baby girl nursery blog post is finally live! I’ve been wanting to share it for months. However, life gets in the way sometimes. Funny how that works :) When we moved to Leesburg about a year ago I was so excited to start shopping for Emma’s nursery… especially since we now […]

baby girl nursery

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Clients sometimes ask if they can have the RAW images from their session or wedding. Since this can be a very sensitive topic, I thought it would be useful to address why it is an industry standard not to deliver RAW files.   Without getting too technical, here’s what you need to know about RAW […]

bride and groom portraits in virginia

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Instagram story highlights have recently been introduced to our Instagram accounts and everyone is going crazy about them. Especially the little cover photos that feature pretty graphics related to the theme of the highlight.   You’ve probably seen them too!   Have you wondered where people got them from or how in the world to […]

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My Personal List of Recommended Photography Products   Macro Filters: I am a big fan of macro filters. They allow me to capture beautiful detail shots without the price tag of a macro lens. If you are curious to see how I use them, feel free to check out my article about how to use […]

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I’m so excited to share our wedding in Europe with you all! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that we had not one, not two, but THREE weddings.   Wait, whaaat?!   That’s right! Tim and I met on a missions trip in Romania, where I grew up. We started dating, […]

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