If you are a photographer who has ever thought: should I put this wedding in my portfolio? Should I not put it in my portfolio? This is for you! So the very first thing we need to address before we can answer this question is actually the portfolio structure. Portfolio Structure There are two ways […]
March 9, 2023
This Dupont Circle Hotel Wedding was a dream. The Dupont Circle hotel is one of the most beautiful hotels in Washington DC and it is also a luxury wedding venue that is part of the Doyle collection. The Doyle collection is known for high end sophisticated events and is a perfect choice for couples looking […]
March 9, 2023
Honeybook Smart Files are an incredible new resource for photography business owners, its a fresh, fast, and new way of doing things and I’m so excited to share it with you! What are Smart Files? So what smart files are is basically a faster way of getting your clients to book things with you. So […]
March 2, 2023
I am so excited to share Eleanor and Patrick’s Jefferson Memorial engagement photos with you! Of all the historic places you can take engagement photos in DC, I think the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful. Eleanor and Patrick wanted a historic, timeless and classic look for their fall photos and after considering a […]
March 2, 2023
As a photography business owner, this subject actually came up early on in my business and I had to ask myself: should I have multiple contact forms on my website? Now after many years in business I have found the answer, which is: -it depends! You may be in a place in business where you […]
February 23, 2023
Trump National Golf Club Washington DC is not only a wedding venue, but it is also the perfect place to take engagement photos. I am so excited to add this engagement session to my portfolio and share it with you! This one is near and dear to me because Jordan and John are friends, and […]
February 23, 2023
Throughout my years as a wedding photographer I have tried many different things with my contact form and I believe I know have the recipe for the best contact form for photographers. There are 12 things I think every wedding photographer should have in their contact form. What is a Contact Form? A contact form […]
February 16, 2023
I am so excited to share these Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photos with you! Old town was a perfect location for Chelsea and Nick to have their engagement photos. Since our first call together, Chelsea had explained to me that she had this vision for Old Town for their photos from the very beginning. She loves […]
February 16, 2023
2022 Year in Review by Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer Samia || 2022 was one for the books. It was a busy spring season, restful summer, and insane fall season. By numbers, I photographed 23 weddings this year, 16 engagement sessions, 8 elopements, and had 12 portrait sessions. What a year! I always say how grateful I […]
February 10, 2023
In this blog post, I’m going to answer the question of should you put pricing on your wedding photography website. First off, if you’re struggling with pricing itself and how to display your prices to potential wedding clients, you can get my free wedding pricing guide for wedding photographers, in the free section on the […]
February 9, 2023
There are so many beautiful wedding venues in Virginia, and the Clifton Inn is definitely an all time favorite. It is the perfect venue to make your own, and it’s almost like a playground for us wedding photographers! From the getting ready spaces, to the beautiful front lawn for your ceremony, to a gorgeous and […]
February 9, 2023
These national gallery of art dc photos are so special because of the unique story of Shaby and Josh. You might remember Shaby and Josh from their engagement session here on the blog a few months ago. For their engagement session we were in Old Town Alexandria for water views and an inner city scape […]
February 3, 2023
Today I wanted to talk about what lens to use when on a wedding day and what lenses I have found to be the best lenses for wedding photography. For many years I did actually photograph weddings with only one lens, and now that I’m a lot more experienced and established I have some thoughts […]
February 2, 2023
These lincoln memorial engagement photos are some of my favorite photos I have taken at the DC monuments. What makes these photos so special is the story of Lauren and Patrick, who are to be married next spring. Lauren and Patrick actually met online and it didn’t take them long at all to discover that […]
January 26, 2023
Kat and Shane were married in their backyard in Sterling, Virginia. Read about how their love stood strong in the face of a little weather surprise. Get ideas for your own celebration with this beautifully simple and heartwarming wedding story.
January 9, 2023
Of all the places to take photos in DC, these The Line Hotel DC wedding photos are some of the best. Joyce and Kevin had the most classic, traditional, and timeless of events for their intimate wedding ceremony and reception at the Line. Joyce and Kevin actually met at a programming boot camp in 2017 and […]
September 22, 2022
Elma and John’s Herrington on the Bay Wedding Photos are almost as beautiful as their love for one another. Elma and John actually met playing basketball for college. They went to the same nursing school, and for their first date they decided to meet up after a separately attending a couple of parties. John ask Elma […]
September 16, 2022
I am so excited to share these state Arboretum of Virginia engagement photos! The State Arboretum of Virginia located in Boyce, Virginia is one of the best locations for engagement photos if you are looking for all things gardens, open fields, and full trees. You can get a lot of variety just by walking around, […]
September 11, 2022
Lizzy and Zack’s Middleburg wedding was such a beautiful day. The day started with Lizzy and her bridesmaids and family getting ready at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast in the Cottage. The girls got their make up and hair done while taking candid photos and having a blast. Meanwhile Zack was getting ready in the main house […]
September 1, 2022
Kerri and Joe’s Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Wedding was such a special day. It all started with Kerri and her bridesmaids getting ready in the cottage at Briar Patch. The girls were eating snacks, and getting their hair and makeup done all while listening to music and having a great time. Joe and the groomsmen […]
August 29, 2022
This engagement photos Maryland session was one my favorite engagement sessions to date and I am so excited to share it with you! Paige and David actually met a month and a half before COVID started through Hinge. David had this amazing picture where he was eating noodles out of a backpacker’s food pouch grinning broadly. […]
August 26, 2022
Virginia and Coy’s Magnolia’s at the Mill Wedding was such a special day of love. The day started with Virginia and her bridesmaids getting ready in an Airbnb in Purcellville, right across the street from Trinity Church. The girls got their make up and hair done before taking pictures upstairs in one of the bedrooms. […]
August 22, 2022
Veronica and Nayke’s DC War Memorial wedding was such a beautiful day. They had the most precious of ceremonies gathered by a small group of family and friends at the DC War Memorial. We started with a small ceremony at 8am, as Veronica and Nayke had big plans to go out for pancakes and mimosas […]
August 19, 2022
Kara and Nathan’s Susannah’s Watch B&B Wedding was such a gorgeous summer day. The day started with Kara getting ready upstairs in the bridal suite with her bridesmaids, while Nathan was downstairs with all his groomsmen in one of the many rooms. What is great about Susannah’s Watch getting ready rooms is the amount of […]
August 15, 2022
Old Town Alexandria was the perfect spot for Virginia and Coy’s engagement photos and I am so excited to share this Old town photoshoot with you. Coy and Virginia met for their first date last May at a coffee shop in Alexandria, Virginia—just a few minutes away from George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. They walked to […]
June 30, 2022
These Old Town Alexandria engagement photos are some of my favorite to date! Shabnam and Josh actually met online. For their first date, they went to the Dubliner in DC, where they bonded over their love for Ireland and movies. Josh actually proposed to Shaby at the National Arboretum, which is one of their favorite […]
May 26, 2022
These Library of Congress engagement photos are some of my favorite to date! Karen and Mike actually met at an ice cream social. Karen’s roommate introduced them to each other but while Michael was trying to make moves, she was more focused on creating the perfect ice cream sundae. Mike asked Karen out and for […]
May 16, 2022
Julie and Brad’s Fairmont DC wedding is one I am so excited to bring to the portfolio. Julie and Brad started the day getting ready at the exquisite Fairmont in the heart of Washington DC. Julie had her hair and makeup done and had a relaxing, quaint morning with a close friend, the perfect calm […]
May 13, 2022
Olivia and Nick’s Great Marsh Estate wedding was one of the most special weddings to date! The day started with Olivia getting ready in the bridal suite upstairs, where she got her hair and make up done surrounded by all her bridesmaids. Nick was in the basement getting ready with all the groomsmen, putting on […]
May 13, 2022
I am so excited to add these National Portrait Gallery engagement photos to the portfolio! Marissa and Matt actually met on Bumble when Marissa had just moved to the area. They matched on a Friday, chatted all weekend long & Monday had our first date. For their first date, Matt’s sister in law recommend Clare & Dons […]
May 6, 2022
Alex and Zach lucked out with the sunset for their photos at the Kennedy Center earlier this month! The Kennedy Center is one of the best places for engagement photos because of it’s open space and natural light. Anywhere there is water or white walls nearby, there will be even and great light, and the […]
April 11, 2022
Mark and Cindy’s DC elopement at the National Gallery of Art and Cafe Riggs is one I am so excited to share with you! From the moment we began discussing this elopement, I know it was going to be so special. We considered all the best spots in DC to uber around to for their […]
April 5, 2022
I am so excited to share these Chantilly National Golf Club Wedding Photos with you! Rahul and Devika got married not only in the middle of a pandemic, but also in the middle of a snow storm! Their wedding was by no means any less special, and that is because of the time and thought […]
February 14, 2022
Ana and and Chris’s Oxon Hill Manor Wedding is one I am so excited to share with you! Earlier this year I posted a bit about their love story and their unique DC engagement photos at Jack Rose, so if you haven’t already, make sure to check it out. They had their engagement session indoors at […]
February 4, 2022
Tess and Austin’s King Family Vineyards wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia is one I will cherish for the rest of my career. Tess and I actually originally connected on Instagram, where she found my website and reached out to me and we scheduled a call. From the moment we joined the call, I knew I wanted […]
January 12, 2022
Briana and Jon’s West Manor Estate wedding in Forest, Virginia was one I am so excited to share with you! I actually first met Bri and Jon at James Madison University where they ran the Swing Dance Club. I was a freshman looking to join new clubs and came out to meet people and get […]
October 6, 2021
I am so excited to these country engagement photos with horses with you! This session was one of my first sessions back to photographing engagements after the COVID crisis, and what could be better to kick of wedding season again than this special session! Tamara and Tim actually met on the dance floor at The […]
September 30, 2021
Chelsea and Ryan’s Brittland Manor wedding was one of my favorites to date and I am so excited to share it with you! The day started with Chelsea getting ready in the bridal suite, and Ryan getting ready in the waterfront house at the end of the property. All the girls in the bridal party and […]
September 17, 2021
Pinstripes Wedding DC: Renee and Jay met on New Years Day in 2015. They have mutual friends from college and that holiday, they rented a cabin in Deep Creek, Maryland to go skiing. Jay asked Renee out and for their first date, he to her to a cooking class in DC where they drank nice wine […]
April 13, 2021
I am so excited to share this Salamander Resort wedding with you! Ghadeer and Eric got married on a cozy morning in Middleburg, Virginia at sunrise. They booked the most classic and gorgeous suite to get ready in. Ghadeer had her hair and makeup done professionally in the suite, while Eric went downstairs on a […]
February 4, 2021
Shelby and Red are the sweetest and their stylish Washington DC engagement photos were amazing to photograph! The two have been together since August 2017 after meeting at Reda’s uncle’s restaurant, where they were both working. It took them over a month to realize that they were more than friends but a kiss in Arlington […]
December 6, 2020
Ana and Chris’s DC Engagement Photos at Jack Rose was so special, and it’s even more special when you know the story of Ana and Chris. Their indoor engagement photos in dc was such a unique session! Ana and Chris actually met online! They messaged back and forth for a few weeks before going on […]
November 23, 2020
Ariell and Mark are married and their gorgeous fall Athenaeum Alexandria Wedding wedding was classic, stylish, and full of love. As two people who met and have spent more of their relationship in Northern Virginia and DC, the Athenaeum was a great pick for their wedding venue. This gallery building is historic (which they both loved) […]
October 6, 2020
I am so excited to share some of Katherine and Adam’s Meridian House Wedding Photos with you! They had a beautiful and romantic ceremony at All Souls Episcopal Church in D.C. , followed by the most gorgeous of receptions at The Meridian House. We started the day with getting ready at a nearby salon with Katherine, and […]
August 5, 2020
This Fairmont DC Wedding wedding is a very special wedding that is near and dear to my heart. Elaine and Jared were referred to me through a mutual friend of hours, and from the moment we began talking, I knew we would be great friends. What I love most about Elaine and Jared is that […]
July 18, 2019
Jasmine and Zach’s Potomac Point Winery wedding was the most beautiful of weddings and I am so excited to share a few snippets of their special day with you. It all began with Jasmine getting ready in the bridal suite at Potomac Point, which had quite a few rooms. Her girls were making mimosas and […]
February 4, 2019
Alexandra and Brian’s Hay Adams wedding was one of my favorite weddings to date. I had the pleasure of photographing this wedding by stepping in for my sweet friend Savannah with Savannah Brown Photography. We started the day at the Hay Adams hotel with details and hair and makeup. Brian wrote the sweetest letter for […]
February 4, 2019
Kevin and Jill’s DAR Constitution Hall Wedding was absolutely beautiful. The love Jill and Kevin had for one another on their wedding day is something that you had to be there to witness. Jill and Kevin got ready at the Watergate Hotel in DC in separate suites. Jill got ready with all the girls, they were drinking […]
