Although it's been a while since this wedding, I still think back at how lovely it was! The bride and groom were such wonderful people, and naturally their families were warm and welcoming as well! Courtney and Richard married in an intimate ceremony with their family at St. John's Church in Warrenton, VA. The love of the families wa[...]
I recently saw a post on Reddit that made my heart break. It made by a mother of young children, and she was asking, "How can I get more photos of myself with my kids?" Of course the main suggestions revolved around berating her husband for not taking photos of her, but I don't really think it was his fault. Most people aren't thinkin[...]
A while back, almost a year ago, I had one of those moments that's really just a small interaction, but you end up dwelling on it forever. You might have responded in the moment, but later on you think back on all the things you could have said, and as time goes on, you have your perfectly worded, eloquent response ready, if only you cou[...]
Chances are, when you first picked up your camera, you had it set to Auto. Auto does the heavy lifting, it decides the exposure, focus and white balance, and you just get your shot, right? It's simple, and easy. You actually could keep shooting like that, if you prefer. There's no rule saying you have to do anything other than what y[...]
The Black Sand Beach at Reynishverfisvegur in Iceland is breathtaking. The stark black sand creates a moody backdrop, and the basalt columns are a fascinating example of nature's strange architecture. It is an incredible place to take photos - in fact it would be a great place for an entire photoshoot! I was just in Iceland and had t[...]
Last fall, I participated in my first styled shoot. It took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I got a lot of great images out of it. A styled shoot is a a photoshoot that you are paying to participate in. The organizer finds a scenic location, dresses, models, makeup artists, florist, and anything else needed to make a perfect[...]
The wedding of Jim and Sueli was full of love and happiness! It took place at Clyde's restaurant in Ashburn, VA. Although right in the heart of Ashburn, it felt private and intimate, in the large event space, surrounded by trees and gorgeous landscaping. The wedding was the blending of two large families, and everyone was thrilled t[...]
My good friend Amanda modeled for me in this styled shoot on her horse farm. Hair and makeup was done by Aslan Harris. The dress is a SheIn dress, with a tulle skirt over it. The tulle skirt was made by me in about 30 minutes. Tulle is inexpensive and photographs so beautifully. This combination didn't make the most perfect dress ever, b[...]
It's always an honor to be chosen to document special moments in people's lives. I was thrilled to be asked to photograph my good friend and her fiancé, along with their horse, lovely OTTB, King, and fluffy white poof dog, Leo. Animals are our family too, so it's important to include them! After "the formals" we we[...]