Danielle & Trevor · Engaged

One of the beautiful experiences that I am lucky enough to have, is the experience of being with a couple from the beginning of the wedding process all the way through to the finale. Danielle and Trevor are already a dear and special couple to me. It started with an engagement shoot by the river, trying to capture the special bond they share, and will end down the road with a spectacular wedding. Most people are naturally shy in front of a camera. Danielle and Trevor thought they would be, but they both have an authenticity that cannot be denied. With the photos from their engagement shoot turning out so genuine, I can't wait to see what the wedding will be like.

Brian & Joanna · Engaged

Every once in a while you meet people who are so down to earth and refreshing that it puts you at ease immediately.  Joanna and Brian are some of those people.  Their engagement shoot was full of smiles and joking and it was easy to see just how in love they are.  I love that my job allows me to meet awesome couples that are planning to embark on such a unique journey together.  Thanks for the awesome shoot! Your wedding will be full of music and good friends and I can't wait!

Brett & Jenny · Downtown Fredericksburg Engagement

When Jenny and Brett wanted to do their engagement session at their alma mater I was so excited because we went to the same school! I love that we all graduated from UMW and would get to visit all the cute places on campus. Jenny and Brett actually met when they were just 4 years old. Both of their families are in the military so they met overseas. Their families have always been friends and so it must have been meant to be for them to become best friends! It was so fun to to see what has changed at the school and walk around downtown with such a cute, fun couple.  Thanks Brett and Jenny, I'm looking forward to your big day!

Walter & Laura · Engaged

Meet Walter and Laura; these two are very adorable and very much in love.  We went to DC during the Cherry Blossom Festival for their sweet engagement session. Even though there were tons of people we were still able to find some cute spots! I loved getting to see all of the blossoms and spring flowers. They really made some of our backgrounds pop with color!

A few from 2k14

It is so hard to pick my favorite images from my 2014 shoots last year because...
1. That's a lot of pictures to look through and...
2. Each image evokes a memory from one of these special days or moments.
So, instead I decided to just pick those that stick out to me. I feel connected to each one of the photos I take because each one is a deliberate composition and I get to remember the unique story within that picture. Yes, sometimes I snap an action shot at just the right time, but I am usually trying to document a personality or story by showing its simplistic beauty, quirky moments, and emotional depth. I think I tried to pick images based on composition, color, movement, and emotion. Here are some from the beginning to the end of my shoots from 2014!

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Fairuz & Daniel · Engagement Party

At Fairuz and Dani's engagement party friends and family gathered to celebrate these worldwide travelers joining together. As their boat cruised along the Potomac we took pictures, sometimes posing in front of the monuments to get the perfect backdrop. The fun began with brunch, and ended with dancing, with just enough time to visit loved ones in between. I have to say it was fun shooting while on a boat! I hope you two have an amazing time on the rest of your journey!







































Austin & Vanessa · Manassas Engagement

This has got to be my favorite engagement shoot to date! Not only are Austin and Vanessa friends of mine, but it was a beautiful fall day! I love shooting with friends and beautiful light. I find it is so much easier to capture real expressions when you actually know the people you are photographing. This is why I like to get to know a bit more about the couples I work with before their wedding day! For Vanessa and Austin, it was just meant to be. These two went to middle school together and bumped into each other at a party while in college, but didn't start dating until after college and it was history from then on! I can't wait until your big day! Thanks for making my job easy you two!