Photography in service of presence
THE LA VIE EN ROSE APPROACH
The Art of Presence
The Art of Presence is more than a philosophy behind our photographs. It’s the approach that shapes every part of your experience with La Vie En Rose.
Through genuine connection, thoughtful preparation, and collaboration with your planning team, we take care of the details long before your wedding day. When the celebration arrives, we work intuitively—offering direction when needed and stepping back when it’s not—so you can be fully present for every moment.
Thoughtful preparation. Genuine connection. The freedom to be fully present.
Approach
hannah bjorndal
FOUNDER / CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR
I believe the experience surrounding your wedding photography deserves the same attention as the photographs themselves.
I take a hands-on approach to every celebration I photograph, bringing a thoughtful balance of creative direction, intuition, and personal care. Alongside my husband, Evan, I’m dedicated to creating an experience that feels effortless for you, with every meaningful detail considered and every moment documented with intention.
La Vie En Rose is also supported by a team of photographers who share my approach to documenting weddings with warmth, intuition, and thoughtful care.
Before booking, you’ll connect directly with your photographer for a consultation—giving you the opportunity to get to know one another, talk through your plans, and make sure the relationship feels right.
the LVER team
lead photographer | nashville
Grace Gilbert
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LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | Washington, DC
hannah elise butts
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Cassie tobias
Lead Photographer | Washington, DC
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hannah Bjorndal
FOUNDER / CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Supporting Photographer
evan Bjorndal
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hannah Bjorndal
FOUNDER / CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR
I founded La Vie En Rose in 2015. Combining my assortment of skills in the filmmaking and fashion photography world, I dove head-first into wedding photography. The business quickly grew to be a team effort, and since then, I have completely fallen in love with managing and growing her talented team.
Dedicated to finding new ways to delight and go above-and-beyond for clients, I have put most of my focus in recent years on developing new methodology, experimenting with new ideas and training team members to be completely aligned in style, form and approach.
I split my time between in Arlington, VA and Naples, FL with my husband, Evan, and our tiny Yorkshire Terrier, Blue. In my free time, I enjoy playing doubles' tennis, sharing a bottle of Pinot Noir with friends and reading anything and everything on my kindle (preferably poolside!).
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LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | Washington, DC
Cassie Tobias
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Evan Bjorndal
supporting photographer
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the LVER team
Cassie tobias
Lead Photographer | Washington, DC
I began my photography journey at the beginning of 2018 as an apprentice and assistant to Hannah Bjorndal. We worked closely together on wedding days for months, and I became completely immersed in Hannah's signature style and methodology. It was the most natural and seamless transition when we officially joined forces later in the year, eventually becoming La Vie En Rose!
But the true capstone experience of my wedding photography education came when I became a bride myself and experienced the other side of the wedding photography relationship. My appreciation for the beauty and sacredness of wedding days deepened, as did my understanding of how to document a day with authenticity and attention to the details that matter most.
When I am not photographing couples, I enjoy hiking and outdoor picnic adventures with my husband Michael and son Obi, weight lifting or the occasional barre class in Alexandria, and scoping out the coziest coffee shops that I can find in the DMV!
lead photographer | nashville
Grace Gilbert
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LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | Washington, DC
hannah elise butts
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the LVER team
hannah elise butts
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | Washington, DC
From my teenage years, I've had a passion for photography, initially experimenting with disposable cameras and then graduating to owning my first DSLR in high school. I first stepped into the professional photography world in 2014, focusing on family photography.
When I photographed my first wedding, it was immediately clear that this was my true passion. I fell in love with the combination of intimate moments and epic parties, focusing on the opportunity to build a relationship with my clients over time. I joined forces with La Vie En Rose in 2021.
When I'm not photographing weddings, I enjoys quality time with my husband, Jon and two sons, Noah and Milo. I'm an avid runner and have completed several races in Washington, DC, including a 10-miler the day after photographing a wedding! I love being outdoors with my family and am always down to find the best ice cream or donut shop in town.
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Cassie tobias
Lead Photographer | Washington, DC
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the LVER team
lead photographer | nashville
Grace Gilbert
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Grace Gilbert
lead photographer | nashville
I’m a southern girl from Nashville who moved north for an internship with La Vie En Rose shortly after graduating from Ole Miss and quickly discovered I had a passion for photography. I've been on the team ever since!
I originally fell in love with weddings working for a floral designer in college. I loved all the magic of preparation, design, and collaboration among vendors to create beauty and contribute to such a meaningful day. While photography had always captivated me, it was only after college that I picked up a camera and knew I had found my place in the world of weddings.
When I’m not behind the camera, you can usually find me on the hunt for hidden treasures at thrift stores, browsing Poshmark and Facebook Marketplace for hidden gems, or enjoying long walks with friends - preferably on the beach. I love slow porch mornings with coffee, Trader Joe’s flowers, I have a sweet tooth for all things chocolate!
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LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | Washington, DC
hannah elise butts
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Cassie tobias
Lead Photographer | Washington, DC
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the LVER team
evan Bjorndal
supporting Photographer
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hannah Bjorndal
FOUNDER / CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Meet Cassie >
the LVER team
lead photographer | nashville
Grace Gilbert
Meet Grace >
Grace & Steve
"Incredibly flexible with us and what we wanted, but also offered advice & direction when needed which was always perfect.
La Vie En Rose was an absolute dream to work with! They are professional, kind, and made my husband and I feel so at ease getting our pictures taken. They provided just the right amount of posing and instruction to make us feel confident and natural at the same time."
An investment in being fully present
Your wedding is something to experience—not something to step away from. Each collection is thoughtfully built around the coverage your celebration calls for, giving you the freedom to be in the moment while we take care of preserving it.
Custom proposals are available for destination and multi-day celebrations. Inquire via our contact form to schedule a complimentary consultation and learn more about the collection that best fits your celebration.
Full-day wedding photography • Multi-day Destination wedding Coverage • rehearsal dinner photography • engagement sessions • second & third photographers • custom-designed wedding albums • timeline planning • location consultation & coordination • online share-able galleries
Offerings include but are not limited to:
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