katherine+jp :: engaged :: roanoke engagement photographer

Katherine and JP met in an elevator in Arlington, Virginia, where they were neighbors. They struck up a conversation, and it wasn't long before the conversations led to dating. Their engagement followed a recent move to Roanoke, and I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their upcoming spring wedding in Katherine's little hometown of Asheboro, NC.

I met these two for the first time for their engagement session at The Patrick Henry, a beautiful historic building they call home. We started off with a glass of wine at the bar, both to capture one of many things they enjoy together and calm the nerves, and then headed out to the nearby areas to enjoy the lovely autumn backdrop.

Don't they look like they just stepped out of the pages of a J.Crew catalog?! I am in LOVE with Katherine's style!

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matt+francesca :: married :: greater dc area wedding photographer

When it came to their wedding, Matt, one of Josh's friends from Penn State, and Francesca, his lovely bride, threw tradition to the wind and decided to make their celebration all about having fun. Earlier this year, they eloped to Vegas (is it still eloping if everyone knows your plans??) and decided to throw a party back home in the outskirts of Washington DC with all of their friends and family when they returned. We were honored that they asked us to document last weekend's celebration with just a few photos of the two of them and their families and closest friends, and especially excited that since the event itself wasn't being photographed, we got the night off to enjoy the party!

I'm not usually big on ice sculptures, but this one was pretty awesome... bringing a little bit of Vegas to the East Coast. Their vow renewal and reception was held at the fabulous Piedmont Club in Haymarket, Virginia, and the beautiful grounds (I love a good golf course) and dramatic storm clouds made for some perfect photos of the newlyweds...

Matt+Fran :: Thank you for inviting us to help you celebrate your wedding! We had such a great time, and we wish you many, many decades of happiness together!

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weekend getaway and a happy birthday to lily :: virginia lifestyle photographer

This past weekend, Josh and I headed up to Maryland to stay with our friends Steph and Andy and their sweet little girl Lily and do some sightseeing in Washington D.C. I don't know how a child growing up on the Eastern side of the country ends up in her mid-20s without ever going to our nation's capital, since most people I know had taken some sort of school trip there by the age of 13, but I didn't. Read: I was probably way more excited about this trip than normal people would be.

Unfortunately, I only toted my digital camera around with me on our first day there, so that's the only day's events you get to see today. More photos from the rest of the weekend to come once I get my film developed. 

On Friday, we went to the National Harbor and took a ferry over to Old Town Alexandria, which is such a great little town full of cute boutiques and lots of history.

And, of course, I couldn't leave without getting a few shots of sweet little Lily. She and I are now BFFs, and today is her first birthday!!!

Is she not the cutest thing you've ever seen?!?!

Steph, Andy + Lily - Thank you so much for inviting us to stay with you!! We had such a GREAT time, and you guys are seriously the best hosts ever! I mean, for real, an easter basket full of candy outside our door on Sunday morning?! I've really got to up my hostessing game :)

Be sure to leave some birthday love for Miss Lily!!