your Northern virginia DESTINATION WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
Passionate about honoring individuality and encouraging my couples to let go of societal expectations and embrace the uniqueness in their own story.
Your documentary wedding photographer
Christian
As a former nurse with a profound understanding of the beauty in time, I've dedicated my life to capturing life for others. My journey as a photographer has been shaped by the countless hands and hearts I've held through my nursing career. Time and again, I witnessed individuals holding on to that one cherished photograph, the tangible memory that would forever encapsulate the essence of time, forever.
Photography, to me, is a medium for preserving not just what you see but, more importantly, what you feel. I firmly believe that your wedding day, or any special occasion, is a mosaic of emotions, connections, and genuine expressions of love, joy, anticipation and much more. While shoes, flowers, and other details play their roles in the narrative, I am a people-focused photographer. My passion lies in capturing the raw, unscripted moments that reveal your essence.
I capture love stories for couples who value being present. Imagine you and your partner enjoying your wedding day, laughing, dancing, and fellowshipping with your people and receiving a gallery full of images of you living in the present, enjoying the moment, and cherishing all of the souls who came to support you.
a glimpse behind the camera
a TRUSTED EYE WITNESS TO YOUR WEDDING DAY CELEBRATION. YOUR IMAGES WILL BE AN HONEST REPRESENTATION OF THE LOVE, COMMUNITY, AND JOY OF YOUR BEGINNING. IT IS MY HONOR TO ACT AS YOUR EYES FREEZING THE MOMENTS WHILE YOU LIVE IN THEM.
Meaningful wedding photos do not have to be a juxtaposition between enjoying your wedding day and having memories later. You can have both! I want to gift you a tangible representation of your wedding day full of all of the stories that took place on the most sentimental day of your lives. This happens when you are fully present, ignoring the cameras, and feeling free to be your authentic selves.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Favorite colors
Olive Green and Mustard
buCKETLIST WEDDING LOCATIONS
Greece, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Jamaica, NYC, California
Fun Fact
I own over 50 house plants!
sECRET TALENT
Making everyone feel like family, Staying calm in intense situations, Multitasking
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
I love to travel! Exploring cities, Plant Things, and family date nights, exploring the world with my film camera in hand
LATEST OBSESSIONS
Sunday Brunch with the fam,
New York City, 35 mm film
mOM OF 4, WIFE OF 11 YEARS, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, IM just CHRISTIAN. LAID BACK, ALWAYS DOWN FOR AN ADVENTURE, GENTLE SPIRITED, AND CALM IN CHAOS. i believe OUR TIME HERE IS LIMITED so: be kind, LOVE ON YOUR PEOPLE, TAKE THE PICTURE, TRAVEL OFTEN, AND EAT GOOD FOOD!
The beauty of authenticity is unparalleled, and that's precisely what I strive to capture in every photograph I take. My gift to my couples is documenting your day in such a way that every image becomes a portal to the memories and emotions you experienced. My goal is to transport you back to those precious moments, allowing you to relive the joy, laughter, tears, and love for the rest of your lives.
AUTHENTICITY
Moments are often fleeting, happening in the blink of an eye within seconds. I approach every wedding with an open heart and a commitment to slowing down to truly SEE you and your people and the unique emotions of your day. You can count on a documentarian focused on not only the main events but the entire story of the day.
MOMENT focused
Unscripted, Raw, and Real! We embrace the beauty of moments as they happen, wherever the happen. Stressing about perfection takes away from the realness of your day and can also become stressful. FEEL more worry less. Document more direct less. Let your day unfold embrace the imperfect and enjoy your day.
embrace IMPERFECTION
