When Allison and Kevin reached out for their engagement session, they had recently moved to the Washington, DC area and wanted to celebrate this exciting new phase of their lives in their new city. They trusted me to choose the perfect location that included beautiful springtime blooms and that was off the beaten path, away […]

When Samar and Griffin hired me to photograph their summer wedding at Herrington on the Bay, AND their welcome party the evening before, I knew it was going to be an unforgettable weekend. Their welcome party was such a relaxed and joyful way to begin the weekend. Before the excitement and formalities of the wedding […]

There’s something undeniably captivating about the waterfront. Maryland’s waterfront venues, whether tucked along the Chesapeake Bay, lining the Eastern Shore, or framed by historic piers, have a way of making portraits feel expansive without ever feeling empty. The light shimmers across the water, the horizon stretches open, and every angle offers a new composition. Portraits […]

Many photographers talk about posing guides: where to place hands, how to stand, how to angle the body. And while posing is important, it’s not the only thing that makes a portrait feel alive. Understanding the key difference that could make or break your portraits, the distinction between posing and art direction, is something many […]

If you’ve ever wondered what truly goes into creating a seamless wedding experience behind the scenes, consider this my Photographer’s Guide to a Flawless Wedding Day: starting with what’s inside my bag. But it’s not just about the gear; it’s about how every tool, every choice, and every small preparation comes together to ensure nothing […]

A Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding naturally highlights stunning light, flow, and scenery, making every shot effortless. Some venues require more work, but this one practically tells the story itself. Perched right on the water in Stevensville, Maryland, this venue offers a rare combination of coastal elegance, versatility, and consistently beautiful light—three things photographers dream […]

There are some venues that sit on your bucket list for years, quietly waiting for the right wedding to bring them to life. As a self-proclaimed book nerd, Evergreen Museum & Library in Baltimore, MD has been one of those places for me. When Lily and Trevor chose this stunning, historic estate for their wedding […]

I am so excited to finally share these photos now that the secret is out! Andrea and Kyle are expecting their first child next year. They wanted to share the news with friends and family with some festive holiday portraits, so we met at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD right after the area was […]

It’s been an amazing year for Michelle and Dan! I photographed their colorful, academia-inspired wedding at Meridian House back in March. Now, we met again for their autumnal maternity portraits at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their first child this winter. This is such an exciting time for […]

Wedding days are always full of memorable moments, but there was something special about Paige and Oliver’s autumn wedding at Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD. Between the gorgeous waterfront location, the lovely fall weather, and the joy that filled their day, it was definitely a wedding to remember! There was so much […]