Stephanie and Andrew chose the private farm of a family friend for their farm engagement session, which is perfectly appropriate since it is the same location where they will be married next year. Stephanie and Andrew met playing pick-up hockey during lunch at Bowdoin College. Andrew was talking to one of his friends when he […]

So many couples will plan a Fall engagement session this year. (with good reason!) First, the weather has finally cooled down after the hot summer months. Then, of course, there is the beautiful Fall foilage that blankets our area at the end of October making for a stunning backdrop for engagement photos. This post has […]

For their engagement session, Jasmine and Alex returned to Great Falls Park – the same place that they got engaged. Jasmine and Alex met bringing in the new year of 2012. “We were both young, awkward, but always ready to have fun.” said Jasmine. Alex: When I first saw Jasmine I thought she was a […]

For Sarah and Ashton’s downtown Warrenton engagement session we knew that we wanted to shoot somewhere dog friendly so that their dog, Baby, could be a part of the engagement session.  Baby was, after all, a big part of how Ashton proposed so she just had to be included! The Warrenton Greenway and Black Bear […]

Steph and Rusty’s Blandy Farm engagement session seems to be just one step along a path that was meant to be. When Steph moved to Manassas, she joined the gym where I coach.  Rusty noticed her right away, walking in to class late.  He didn’t approach her right away, but even then he thought she […]

Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now, what should you wear for your Spring Engagement Session? The general rule of thumb for engagement photography wardrobe is that you want to wear something that is comfortable and that looks like you. Comfort is important. If you are wearing a top that you have to tug at before every picture […]

It might not seem like it (what, with the snow and all) but Spring engagement session season is about to be in full swing!  Don’t panic.  I have everything that you need to plan your Spring engagement session right here. FIRST, DECIDE THE VIBE YOU WANT. Knowing whether you want your engagement session to be […]

While we were planning Jessica and Neal’s rustic Culpeper engagement session I was talking with Jesse about the location where she and Neal got engaged.  She described a hilltop with views of the Shenandoah mountains and Old Rag. “Perfect,” I said.  “I’ll meet you there.” There was a giggle on the other end of the […]

A few days after Thanksgiving Elisabeth and Scotty ventured out to Glengray tree farm to pick out and cut down their Christmas tree. After walking around the tree farm for about 45 minutes, Elisabeth had finally found the perfect tree for their house this year.  So, Scotty started the process of cutting it down. About half […]

Kelsey and Chase’s rustic engagement photography session at Great Falls Park (on the Maryland side) was so much fun! It was like we were good friends just strolling along the canals having a great time.  Both of these two are very relaxed in front of the camera and I can’t wait for their wedding next […]