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5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Won’t Tell You

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Am I the only one that thinks planning a wedding is ridiculous? Literally minutes after the post-proposal glow is over, you are expected to plan a giant party for all your closest friends and family. It’s likely that you’ve never planned a wedding before, and it’s surprising difficult to know where to start, yet couples […]

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June 8, 2017

Am I the only one that thinks planning a wedding is ridiculous? Literally minutes after the post-proposal glow is over, you are expected to plan a giant party for all your closest friends and family. It’s likely that you’ve never planned a wedding before, and it’s surprising difficult to know where to start, yet couples […]

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March 18, 2017

It’s impossible not to love everything about this gorgeous Costa Rica elopement on the beach of Playa Langosta. Complete with tropical florals, delicate bridal details and a stunning couple, this intimate wedding was perfect. Costa Rica is a special place. My first trip to the area was this past February, and I was treated to shooting […]

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December 14, 2016

Some of the most beautiful places to have your engagement session or wedding photos taken are the monuments and parks of Washington, D.C. or the National Parks surrounding the D.C. area. What most couples don’t know is that you need a photography permit to shoot in any of these areas! While it may seem like […]

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June 10, 2016

Ah, what a day! Healy and Steve’s King Family Vineyards wedding was the perfect June wedding! This was truly a photographer’s dream. I met Healy and Steve in January at their engagement session in Alexandria. I instantly loved them! Healy is always smiling and is also always hilarious. Steve is equally as joyful and so […]

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