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A wedding planning inspo library for all couples — whether your wedding is next week, or you’re still “casually” sending your partner pictures of engagement rings.

I DON’T HAVE ANY PLANS TO ADD “WEDDING PLANNER” TO MY RESUME, 

...but after shooting hundreds of weddings, I’ve learned manyyyy things about pulling off the wedding you’ve always imagined. 

And because — whether you’re my client or not — I can’t stand the thought of any couple NOT experiencing a picture-perfect day, I’m sharing all of my resources about wedding planning and my insider know-how right here on the blog to get you started. 

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Portraits

4 Insider Tips For Planning Your Roan Mountain Engagement Photos

You’re Planning Out Roan Mountain Engagement Photos, Let Me Give You The Inside Scoop: I may be biased, but there are no views quite like the ones you get from the Appalachian Mountains. Unlike anywhere else in the country, you’ll find the most lush mountain greenery from just about any spot and panoramic views that […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Paris Engagement Pont Alexandre III Photos

Let’s talk everything you need to know about Pont Alexandre III photos: You’re planning out your super dreamy trip to Paris and you know you have to have your engagement photos done while you are there (I mean, it’s a MUST). The Eiffel Tower is absolutely gorgeous, but it’s nearly always crowded so you’re thinking […]

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Weddings

Iconic Modern Vietnamese Wedding Traditions at the Great Marsh Estate

Looking for ways to incorporate Vietnamese Wedding Traditions into your big day? Here’s how: I wholeheartedly believe that your wedding day is YOURS to make into whatever you’d like. I also truly love honoring tradition (even new ones!) and embracing things that are important to your heritage. So when Christine and Steve reached out about […]

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Portraits

Absolutely Everything You Need To Know About Planning Charleston Sailboat Engagement Photos

Looking to plan iconic Charleston Sailboat Engagement Photos? Here’s what you need to know: If you’re anything like me when I was newly-engaged, I’ll be willing to bet you already have a long list of ideas planned for your engagement photos. But I’d also be willing to bet that you have absolutely no idea where to […]

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Virginia-based, destination-friendly photographer who believes you            have to be a model to get gorgeous wedding photos.

That “I’m excited about my wedding, but terrified I’m going to hate how I look in the photos” feeling? I totally get it. 

But aside from always being able to get the perfect shot despite being in a dark hallway with no natural lighting and capturing the first kiss at the right moment, I’m also an expert at making you feel like a natural in front of the camera so that you love each and every photo. 

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