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Shelly Pate

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D.C. Engagement Photographer | Rajni and Brian Doing engagement photos in a place that is meaningful to our clients is my JAM. Not only do we get to discover cool new places in DC, I think it makes people just feel more comfortable when photos are taken in their special places.  Rajni and Brian live […]

Rajni and Brian | D.C. Engagement Photographer

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Choose a day-before or day-after session for your elopement package and I’m here to help plan your adventure to Iceland or beyond!

Elopement Day-Before Session at Secret Iceland Waterfall

Couples, Elopements, Wedding Resources

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There is nothing like going home. Athens, Georgia definitely has all those feelings for me. It is where I spent some of the best 3 years of my live, made so many dear friends, discovered my love of photography, and met my husband! So I was ecstatic when Leslie + Jack reached out about taking […]

Athens, GA Loves | Couples Session

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All. the. Magic. Traveling to Utah’s Salt Lake City for this couple’s engagement photos was such an incredible experience. I love being a DC wedding photographer everyday, but love love love to travel and get out of the busy city too- especially when it means I am photographing amazing folks like these two here! I […]

Golden Desert Engagement | Salt Lake City, Utah

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Why should you do a boudoir session? Bottom line, for you. Read more! Wanna see more examples? Check out Britt’s amazing session and the boudoir gallery!

Morgan | Boudoir | Virginia

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Confident. Sexy. Empowered. Ever thought about doing a boudoir session like Britt? Read more to find out why you need to do one like yesterday girlfriend!!! Wanna see more!? Check out the boudoir gallery or Morgan’s session!

Britt | DC Boudoir

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It’s hard to beat sunrise engagement sessions at the Jefferson Memorial in DC. There is definitely a sense of awe and peace that takes over the place. It was the perfect spot for Cayman + Brett’s photos before the large crowds arrived. (Trust me friends, it is worth it to get up early!) Their pup […]

JEFFERSON MEMORIAL ENGAGEMENT

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As a wedding photographer in DC, it blows my mind that we have beautiful backdrops like Great Falls within just a few miles. I really enjoy getting outside of the concrete buildings and exploring. I know it is like the dead of summer, but it is HOT HOT HOT in DC. It has me dreaming of […]

WINTER BILLY GOAT TRAIL ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | GREAT FALLS, MD

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Cozy. Intimate. Comfortable. Home. Photographing home sessions is one of my absolute favorite things! If you have been thinking about it for an anniversary or engagement photos with your love- go for it! It doesn’t even have to be in your own home. There is just something about being inside, away from everyone that lets […]

COZY UTAH HOME SESSION

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Open plantation fields, white lace, florals and the sweetest couple ever. This is the best way to spend a weekend. Sometimes it is great to escape the hustle + bustle of the city. As a wedding photographer in the DMV, I love venturing out into the more rustic Virginia area for some epic greenery and […]

RUSTIC ROCK HILL PLANTATION WEDDING | STAFFORD, VA

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Couple embraces in Manassas Virginia engagement shoot

Photographing this engagement session right before sunset in the golden fields of Manassas, Virginia gave us the BEST light.

Golden Fields Sunset Engagement Session in Manassas, Virginia

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Marilyn and Adam sought to have a nontraditional wedding from the beginning. They wanted an intimate setting for their family and closest friends to celebrate with them as they became husband and wife. Adam is from the Washington, DC area and met Marilyn through work at his company’s New York City branch. Although they both […]

Intimate Vintage Urban Wedding at DC’S Historic Tabard Inn | DC Wedding Photography

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