When a local client, Kim reached to our company last year to schedule a maternity and newborn session for her first daughter, I was thrilled. As we approached the date of the shoot, though, the shoot was off. We received terrible news that she had to deliver stillborn. She had lost her first baby, Emerie. She told me that one day she hoped to write back to schedule another shoot, and more than anything I hoped the same. Sure enough, about 6 months later Kim had fantastic news - they were expecting again, this time a boy.
We had such a wonderful time at their maternity session in November, celebrating their pregnancy as well as honoring Emerie. Very understandably, they were hesitant to schedule their newborn session until their baby boy was delivered safely.
I'm happy to say that last week I had the pleasure of photographing baby Linden for them, who is healthy as can be.
70-Degree January Session
Favorites from last weekend's SEVENTY degree January engagement session at The Wharf and DC! Loved working with these two and capturing them around locations significant to them - including where Ryan proposed to Emmie, as well as where they performed as musicians.
Best of Weddings 2019
We feel like we’ve barely scratched surface, but here are a few favorite snaps from our weddings this year, in no particular order. You’ll notice that a great deal of these are candid selections. Candid photography is without doubt our favorite (although we do pose throughout the day too!). There’s nothing more real-feeling than unobtrusively capturing raw emotion on the happiest day of peoples’ lives. We hope you enjoy these and thank you everyone for an incredible year!
Last 2019 Wedding
Carlin was my neighbor growing up so it was so special to do her wedding yesterday (and see so many familiar faces). Georgetown University is always a wonderful location and how lucky are we that the rain stopped so that we could do all the portraits outside?! It’s been an amazing year with a ton of great memories.
Belle Haven Park Engagement
We had such a great time at this chilly engagement session in Alexandria with Laura and Arif! They braved the cold and all of the fun poses we wanted to try. This just might have been our last 2019 session and it’s hard to believe! It’s been an amazing year.
Fall Maternity Session
Yet another sweet bride and groom of ours having us capture their new and exciting chapter! LOVED this session at the beautiful Patapsco State Park in MD and being able to photograph some of those lingering Fall colors.
Chilly Fall Session
Just loved this chilly Fall engagement session with Kate and Jay at Great Falls. They are getting married on next year's most popular date - 10.10.20 and we are really looking forward to being a part of their day!
Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park
How cute are Ginny, Pete, and Brover at this lovely fall shoot?!
Georgetown Engagement
Yet ANOTHER beautiful golden hour in Georgetown with another beautiful couple! We are looking forward to Patty & Daryl’s wedding next year :)
National Park Road Trip
Ryan and his dad went on an epic two-week road trip throughout the American West in September..Ryan had a blast introducing his Dad to some of his favorite spots. They visited: Capitol Reef NP, Bryce NP, Zion NP, Grand Canyon NP, Joshua Tree NP, Sequoia NP, Kings Canyon NP, and Yosemite NP.
Billy Goat Trail
Fall color has arrived in VA and we're pretty stoked 😊 We had such a great time with these two on our favorite local trail - the Billy Goat Trail. And how perfectly does Kaitlyn's green dress pop against the warm backdrop?
President Lincoln's Cottage
Sarah and Mark's wedding took place at the historical President Lincoln's Cottage - their amazing day featured a cozy outdoor dinner, spiked apple cider, and nonstop dancing!
Oatlands Again
Another stunning wedding at Oatlands. Dana & Alex..you two are THE cutest and we had the best time yesterday! We love this time of year.
Fall Winery Wedding
Sunday's wedding at Bluemont Vineyard was as energetic and fun as any Saturday wedding..and the rain cleared just in time to enjoy a scenic outdoor ceremony, too. Another successful double-header in the books! We love October weddings <3
Oatlands Plantation
This venue….is a photographer’s dream. We had the best time at Natalie and Ian’s wedding, where it actually felt like FALL! Wishing these two a lifetime of happiness.
Beachy Engagement
Loved this beachy-feeling session on the Alexandria waterfront with these two + Izzy! How beautiful is that blue lighthouse backdrop?
Airlie Session
Melissa and Patrick are one good looking couple!! And what a joy to explore another new engagement session location (two new spots in one week)! Cannot wait to do more sessions here - we only explored part of the grounds and there was so much to offer. These two are getting married at Morais Vineyards next year but we did Airlie for the engagement because it’s where Melissa’s parents got married.
Stone Tower Winery
Finally, an engagement session held at the magical Stone Tower Winery! Love this place. And how cool is it that James and Nikki found us from an instagram hashtag?? Score!
Georgetown Engagement
It seems like Meadowlark and Georgetown have been prime engagement session locations! We can see why :) Had a wonderful time with these two last week.
Meadowlark
Another beautiful session at Meadowlark! Although we need a little rain, we also appreciate all these golden hour session lately.
