Three Must-Do’s Before You Begin Wedding Planning Congratulations, you’ve got the ring on your finger and you’re ENGAGED! I know you’ve been planning your dream wedding for years on secret Pinterest boards, but planning the real thing is a whole other story. There are tons of decisions to make and opinions to consider, and it […]

How to Choose the Perfect Veil If you’re dreaming of creating epic, Pinterest-worthy, flying veil portraits on your wedding day, this post is for you! It may seem like all veils are created equally, but when it comes to creating these epic portraits, there are a few must-haves in order for it to work. I’m […]

Three Steps to a Picture-Perfect Wedding Day If you’re just beginning to plan your wedding, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. There are so many decisions to make and choices available, and all that you really want is a beautiful, stress-free wedding day, right?! But HOW exactly do you make that happen? Well, as a wedding photographer, […]

The AWP Mentorship Program The secret is out: I’m starting a mentorship program! (PHEW that was scary to write!) When I first started my business, I desperately craved in-person mentorship. Online courses were great, but I needed someone to take a look at MY business and offer feedback tailored to me. I needed actionable steps, […]

Journey to Hybrid | Film vs Digital Comparison This is going to be such a fun post! I’ve found myself more and more drawn to film this year. You know, that black paper that your parents’ and grandparents’ weddings were photographed on? I go into what I love about film here, but today’s post is […]

Five Newborn Registry Must-Haves As a newborn photographer, I spend a LOT of time soothing brand new babies. I get asked for product recommendations all the time – especially for my tips & tricks to help babies sleep! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite baby products and what I love about them. Be […]

How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony I’m going to be super vulnerable and write about something that’s been bugging me for YEARS. You may have heard of unplugged wedding ceremonies. Maybe you’ve even been to a wedding recently and noticed a sign asking you to put away your cell phone during the ceremony. I […]

Why Shoot Film? If you’ve followed along for awhile, you might have noticed film creeping into my conversations. All of my inspiration boards are comprised of film images. My shooting and editing style has become brighter and airier, with minty greens and pops of contrast, which emulates film. Film first caught my eye last fall […]

Wedding Q&A | Maryland & DC Wedding Photographer The 2019 wedding season is upon us, so we’ve compiled some of our best planning advice! As a wedding photographer, my role is to be your advocate, coach, and encourager on one of the most beautiful, emotionally-charged days of your life, and to document it in a […]

Spring is just around the corner, and that means portrait season kicks off soon too! I absolutely love spring portrait sessions in Maryland and DC. The trees and gardens are in bloom, the air is warm but not sweltering, and it’s amazing to get outside after the long winter! I put together this guide to […]