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Shelly Pate

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Intimate small wedding ceremony in front of fountain

You won’t regret how you celebrate your day as long as it is what you want. Discover the pros and cons of a small wedding and see if it’s the right fit!

Reasons Why You Should Plan a Small Wedding

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couple kiss in front of mountain views of Shenandoah National Park for pre-wedding photos

Wishing your wedding day was just a little bit longer? See how this couple added time to their own day by capturing these pre-wedding photos.

Couple Enjoys Pre-Wedding Photos Captured at Shenandoah National Park

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couple poses with their dog

I deeply believe that pets are family members, so they should be at the most important day of your life! Find out how we plan for a wedding with your dog!

How to Plan a Successful Wedding With Your Dog

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couple sips on cocktail at engagement session

The engagement session is where you can get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day. This couple loved their summer engagement shoot!

Full Summer Engagement Shoot With Sweet Pink Theme

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couple kisses under sparkler exit

When looking for a luxury wedding venue in Washington, DC, this hotel is the standard. See how these two created an elegant day at the St. Regis DC hotel.

Luxury St. Regis DC Hotel Wedding Full of Elegant Touches

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couple kisses at bar during wedding

Wedding days don’t have a rule book that you two have to follow. See how this wedding plan took a unique turn when the couple chose a brunch wedding!

Unique Daytime Brunch Wedding Makes for a Heartfelt Day

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This bride doesn’t just like the color pink, she sees it as part of her identity. This couple filled their day with surprises at their pink wedding!

Pink Wedding Theme Mixes Old with the New at La Vie DC

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couple kisses with veil flowing in wind

Selecting your venue is the first wedding planning step that I recommend. See the historic mansion in Washington DC that this couple selected for their day!

Old Mansion in Washington DC Hosts Luxury Wedding

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couple holds baby announcement newspaper and sonogram

I love being your DC wedding photographer, but there is something special about doing other sessions. Capturing couples maternity photos is so much fun!

Reasons To Do Couples Maternity Photos in the Privacy of Your Home

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It was a treat to capture this Citizens Ballroom wedding as my inaugural experience of this new Downtown Frederick, Maryland wedding venue!

Citizens Ballroom – Historic Wedding Venue in the Heart of Downtown Frederick

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couple kisses during bubble wedding exit

The Mt. Washington Mill Dye House provides variety for weddings all year long. Here are highlights from a successful wedding at this Baltimore wedding venue!

Baltimore Wedding Venue Provides All You Need to Plan A Full Wedding Day

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couple kisses during forest engagement session with pets

See how we captured this winter engagement photoshoot from the couple’s home to the neighborhood spots that meant the most to them!

Full Day Winter Engagement Photoshoot from Home to Outdoor Adventure

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