There’s no better place for a fall wedding than the Blue Ridge Mountains! Nick and MaryKate chose the perfect venue with Lydia Mountain Lodge, which is located in the Blue Ridge foothills. We had a beautiful day, a beautiful couple - couldn't have asked for a more perfect combination!
Read MoreSam and Rob are good friends of mine from high school, and they are expecting their first babies! Hard to believe, but yes, there are two little ones in Sam's cute baby bump :) They've got two little boys on the way, and they are going to be here so soon!
Read MoreMartha and Walter are good friends of mine from soccer, and I was super excited to do their family portraits. Their kids are always so much fun when they come watch our soccer games, so I knew it was going to be a blast hanging out with them for the afternoon! We met up at Burnside Farms in Haymarket...
Read MoreI could not have imagined a more perfect engagement session! I love spending time in Shenandoah, and doing so with a happy couple and their adorable pup is even more enjoyable :) Angela and Dan are such a sweet couple, and we had a fun hike planned in the northern end of the park. The trail was beautiful, the overlook was breathtaking, and I loved getting to know these two better!
Read MoreA little bit of rain can't ruin the best day of your life! The weather may not have been cooperative for Teresa and Andrew's big day, but everything else was absolutely perfect. They got married at Andrew's family's farm surrounded by all of their closest friends and family, and the weather did not dampen anyone's spirits. And these two are actually building their new home together on the property right across from where their wedding was! So fun that they have all these wonderful memories in the same place :)
Read MoreKimmie and Nate are so thrilled that they're going to be parents! And I had such a great time capturing this exciting time for them :) We lucked out with a gorgeous, summer-like October day to explore a couple Fauquier County vineyards. Originally we'd planned to meet at a local park, but I'm so glad Kimmie suggested we check out these vineyards instead. I'd never been to either one before, but I will definitely be going back!
Read MoreJoey and Becky are married! These guys are two of my closest friends. and I'm so happy that they are finally husband and wife! They tied the knot at the beautiful Inn on the Lake overlooking Canandaigua Lake.
Read MoreThese two are getting married this weekend!! I figured this would be a good time to share their engagement photos from our session last fall at Durand Eastman Park. Joey and Becky have been good friends of mine for years and years and I am so excited to celebrate with them in a couple days! Joe just loves having his picture taken, so I can't wait to follow him around all day with my camera :)
Read MoreHugh and Joan's wedding day was absolutely beautiful! Their ceremony and reception were at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum in Washington, DC which is such an incredible place. I'd never been there before, but I can't wait to go back! With so much history, the giant columns, and the views overlooking the Washington Monument - it is the quintessential DC venue.
Read MoreTo celebrate our one year wedding anniversary, Neal and I decided to take a little trip to South Carolina. We found an adorable lake house on Airbnb, and had such a great time! We needed to find a place that allowed dogs, because honestly, we're happiest with Rui around.
Read MoreJohn and Sophia are the cutest couple! They had a very sweet ceremony at Family Christian Church in Culpeper, Virginia followed by a reception at Luigi's Italian Restaurant. Sophia's family wasn't able to make the trip to the U.S., but these two still had plenty of loved ones surrounding them for their special day! You can just see how excited John's relatives are to welcome Sophia into the family :)
Read MoreThis is just the cutest little family! I met up with Sarah and Dan at Sarah's parents' house for their engagement session in Cortland. Their yard was beautiful! We'd originally planned to head to a nearby park for photos as well, but we had so many pretty spots that we didn't need a second location!
Read MoreI had so much fun hanging out with Kate and Max at Mason Neck State Park a couple weeks ago! Kate and I went to high school together in New York, and now we are both down here in the DMV area! It was great reconnecting, and meeting her adorable son :) Max just turned one....
Read MoreKristen and Joe's wedding at The Rabbit Room in Honeoye Falls was absolutely gorgeous! They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the patio, surrounded by all of their closest friends and family. I couldn't have asked for a more easy-going couple to photograph - they were both so relaxed the entire day, and they just enjoyed every moment!
Read MoreMeet my nephew Diggory! (Yes, he's named after the character Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter.) He's a mutt, but our best guess is that he's a boxer/beagle mix....
Read MoreEmily and Noah are married! Emily and I first met when we were kids playing basketball (arguably on the worst team that ever existed). We also went to high school and college together, and I was so thrilled when she asked me to help capture her wedding day...
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