With the CDC’s recommendation to cancel gatherings of 50 or more people and a growing number of cities on total lockdown, it’s clear that the wedding industry is about to change in a significant way. First and foremost, if you are in the position of having postpone your wedding plans, I want you to know […]

With all the craziness in the world right now, we could use some pretty to scroll through, right?! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a styled shoot at the Liriodendron Mansion in Baltimore. The result was a set of gorgeous images that I can’t wait to share with you. If you’re […]

Pinterest is so much more than a social media platform – it’s a visual search engine. Everything from recipes to workout regimens to home design ideas can be found there, and it’s no secret that couples love Pinterest for wedding planning too! However, it’s so important to use this powerful tool effectively. Read on for […]

Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your family portrait session! This is my absolute favorite season for portraits. I know that autumn tends to be the favorite, but for me, I’m all about those gorgeous pastel blooms and greenery! Best of all, there are several gorgeous locations […]

With so much to do while wedding planning, it can be tempting to just have a friend take a few quick engagement photos or skip it altogether! However, I’m here to tell you as a past bride and photographer – that would be a HUGE mistake. Engagement sessions are so important, I actually include one […]

Spoiler alert: my NEPHEW is in that cute little bump!!!! My brother, Ben, and his wife Olivia came home to visit for the weekend. I was so excited when they said they were up for creating some maternity portraits – and in DC, no less! Ben and Olivia live in Florida, but they handled the […]

Ahh, you’re ENGAGED! This is such an exciting time, but kind of overwhelming too, right?! Especially when it comes to choosing a photographer. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never hired a professional photographer before – or even really considered what you’d want your wedding photographs to look like! From one past bride to […]

Earlier this week I had met with Michaela from Days of May Florals and make some magic right in her sunroom! I’ve been a fan of her work for years, and it turns out she lives right across the street from my grandparents’ house in Solomons. Southern Maryland is a small town, am I right?! […]

Wedding day details are one of my absolute favorite things to photograph, but there’s so much more to it than meets the eye! While these beautiful images may look simple, the process required to make them is anything but. The details are what make your wedding unique to you, and they truly tell the first […]

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2020: WHOA! I had no idea how popular this post would be when I first wrote it almost a year ago. Since then I’ve had countless couples find me (and their dream venues!) through this post, so I figured it was time to update the list! With my wedding schedule shortened thanks to […]