One of my favorite hidden gems in our area is the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV). Surrounded by seven acres of formal gardens, the museum’s Glen Burnie House dates to 1794 and is a Georgian-style brick house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The formal landscape includes […]

Seriously loving the sweet look of Brooke & Kalon’s recent fall session in Culpeper! When their original session was rained out completely, we were worried we would miss the peak in colorful fall foliage. Much to our surprise, we found the perfect field on the perfect day! With dreamy light and sweet embraces, these two […]

To say this session was a dream would be an understatement. Zach and I arrived at the stunning Tranquility Farm in Purcellville and were immediately in awe. This breathtaking venue has it all – beautiful gardens, open fields, a historic stone house, and the sweet sound of relaxation. With rolling hills and vineyards nearby, this […]

Friends, I’m in love! Everyone enjoys a good styled shoot. However, this stunning shoot was created by my fellow photographer and good friend Shanna from Shanna Lorraine Photography. It embraced a gorgeous dusty blue hue that was accented by soft peach and subtle pinks. Although already beautiful on paper, this shoot was brought to life […]

Photographing Brittany, Robbie, and baby Maverick was a long-awaited treat! As with any session during Virginia’s harsh winter, we found ourselves rescheduling to accommodate weather and hoping for the best. So you can only imagine our excitement when we arrived to our session on a beautiful (almost spring-like) day! So let’s talk about how adorable […]

“I will take a picture if you keep making that face.” I spoke these facetious words routinely while photographing my sweet friend Sara — holding back deep-belly laughs so as to not shake my camera too much. Sara is one of my best friends. She can still make me laugh with ease even after 20 […]