Two artists wed at the Mill at Fine Creek

A summer Mill at Fine Creek wedding full of authenticity, beautiful light, & uniquely minimalist details. You’re gonna wanna scroll to the end of this one.

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Tara + Dylan // In-Home + Union Market DC Engagement

A laughter-filled Capitol Hill at-home + Union Market DC engagement session in the fall (featuring an adorable doggo you’re not gonna wanna miss!).

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A stylish, quirky National Portrait Gallery engagement session

A hip, quirky engagement session at the National Portrait Gallery, Republic Restoratives, + a rooftop in the setting sun. One of my favorites of the year.

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A summer wedding at the Plantation on Sunnybrook

This wedding was so beautiful, warm + colorful that looking at these photos just makes me wish I was basking in the toasty July sun. So many #summervibes. #ihatethecold

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Matt + Gemma // a Rattlesnake Ridge adventure session

In a long list of unforgettable adventures I’ve been on with couples, this afternoon at Rattlesnake Ridge is at the very top. One part unbelievably epic, one part quiet embrace, all parts I-could-do-this-every-day.

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Adrianna + Rhys // an adventurous Point Reyes engagement

Adrianna + Rhys asked me to come to San Francisco for their engagement session and I knew Point Reyes was the place to go - the best “winter” weather we could asked for (70s + a beautiful sunset!), an awesome evening, and a whole lot of fun with these two.