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Kara and Sterling’s Summer Wedding in Washington, D.C.

Weddings

Kara and Sterling’s summer wedding in Washington, D.C. was nothing short of beautiful! Their ceremony and reception was held at the Sequoia Restaurant in the suburb neighborhood of Georgetown. They held their first look and bridal party photos at the Kennedy Center, and we captured sunset portraits at the end of the evening by the […]

Helpful Tips on How To Elope in D.C.

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Photography Tips

With some helpful tips, you can easily plan an elopement or micro wedding in the Washington, D.C. area! No one had anticipated that we would be starting the second year of dealing with a global pandemic. It has changed the way we think about spending time with family and friends, our daily routines with life […]

Choosing a Micro Wedding Venue | DC Photographer

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Wedding Tips, Weddings

Choosing A Micro Wedding Venue Having had a micro wedding myself almost ten years ago, I can speak to the intimacy and intention you face when planning. They weren’t nearly as popular pre-pandemic as they are now, but I believe more people are seeing the value in elopements, micro weddings, and “minimonies”.  There are many […]

DC Wharf Boat Wedding: Jade & Preston

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Weddings

What can I say about Jade and Preston? Working with them was like having my own personal models in front of the camera! Jade and Preston were married on their initial wedding day in 2020. In 2021, they decided to host their reception with all their friends and family. Because of the pandemic, they weren’t […]

Why Schedule Bridal Portraits as a DMV Bride | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

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Wedding Tips

One of my favorite traditions for brides are bridal portraits! They’re such a special memory for brides and a great way to capture all of the little details that make your bridal look, well, YOU! Although we always make time for portraits of the bride (and groom!) on your wedding day, a bridal session is […]

The Wedding Planning Checklist | Tips from Baltimore Wedding Day

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Weddings

Newly engaged? Congratulations!!! What an exciting moment for you and your partner – so take a deep breath and then we can dive into the first things to do after you’re engaged. Let’s be real: wedding planning is stressful! There’s so much to work through, decide on, pick out, and plan. But, under all of […]

Why I Created a Bridal Guide | DC Wedding Photographer

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Photography Tips

I’ve been a DC area wedding photographer for a few years now. And every year, I learn more about my couples and how I can better serve them, especially when it comes to alleviating their pain points. Wedding planning can be stressful enough without worrying about what you don’t know. Let’s be real: you don’t […]

Fathom Gallery Bridal Shower | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

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Weddings

Recently, I had the chance to participate in a really fun giveaway for a Washington DC bride. We wanted to shower a bride who had to postpone her wedding because of COVID-19. So myself and a few other local DMV vendors put together a giveaway for a bridal shower! Our goal was to simply provide […]

Do I need an Engagement Session?

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Engaged Couples, Photography Tips

You’ve got a beautiful ring on your finger! And now you can begin planning your wedding – and the rest of your life – with your partner. With all the stress of planning a wedding, you may wonder if having an engagement session is necessary. If you ask me, I definitely say YES! So many […]

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