Congratulations to Emma and Ben! As they start to plan their 2026 summer wedding at Herrington on the Bay (one of my favorite venues!), we met up for a gorgeous garden engagement session in Arlington VA. Emma and Ben chose the Bon Air Rose Garden as the backdrop for their floral-forward engagement portraits in the […]

Bold color for wedding days is having a big moment right now. Many couples love the idea of how to incorporate bold color into their wedding, but it can feel overwhelming to dive into designing an event with so much color. I always recommend leaning on your wedding planner to help with creating a cohesive […]

Lindsey and Andrew’s maternity session at Washington National Cathedral was gorgeous – and had the most perfect timing (since Lindsey delivered just days after our time together!). I’m so happy we were able to pull this off for them. When Lindsey and Andrew told me how important their faith was to them, I immediately thought […]

There’s nothing more special in Washington DC than springtime cherry blossom season! It’s so magical and I love when I have the chance to capture family portraits in the Tidal Basin. This family just moved to DC from Texas, and in fact the date of our session was the first time they’d ever been to […]

Ready to hear my favorite tips for family portraits with toddlers? As a mom of three children myself, I know that worrying whether your kids will actually cooperate is one of the biggest concerns families have when planning a portrait session. As your Maryland family photographer, I understand that what you really want is for […]

I’m so thrilled to be sharing Jaclyn and Billy’s Baltimore engagement session! Jaclyn is my cousin, and I was thrilled when she asked me to photograph her and Billy’s wedding later this summer. Every wedding day is special, but it feels really wonderful to be the one capturing my family’s beautiful moments. I enjoyed spending […]

How adorable is Baby Wyatt? We captured a darling studio milestone session in Southern Maryland at Costola Studio with his family! Wyatt is enrolled in the AWP Membership Program, where families receive four full sessions during a baby’s first year. It was so lovely to see him for this session – right before his cleft […]

Congratulations to Lindsay and Kyler! They’re welcoming a baby girl, Florence, this month. I can’t wait to meet her in just a few weeks. To celebrate her upcoming arrival, Lindsay and Kyler planned a maternity session at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. I photographed Lindsay and Kyler’s wedding back in 2021, so it […]

Michelle and Dan are both wickedly smart, well-read, and career driven, and their planner Marcie Lenick weaved their personalities effortlessly into the details of their wedding at Meridian House. Their venue, Meridian House, is renowned for its awe-inspiring libraries. The couple exchanged vows surrounded by literature, and bookshelves lined the walls of their reception space. […]

Lavender fields have a way of transporting you to another world, offering a dreamy, vibrant backdrop that feels like something straight out of the South of France. The soft, purple blooms and sweet fragrance create an enchanting setting perfect for a lavender field session that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Whether you’re celebrating a […]