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Shelly Pate

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couple kisses beside Old Town Alexandria waterfront

The Old Town Alexandria waterfront offers great variety. We’ll capture your engagement session with many options for locations, seasons, and times of day!

Engagement Photo Guide for Every Season at the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Couples, Wedding Resources

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couple stands in front of the Dolomites at Italy elopement

Our traditional wedding was followed by a five-year anniversary vow renewal. Here’s a glimpse of our Italy elopement adventure in the gorgeous Dolomites!

How to Have a Dolomites Italy Elopement: Our Vow Renewal Love Story

Elopements

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couple kisses during DC garden wedding exit

This couple naturally selected Anderson House as their mansion wedding venue because of the choices they made to curate their day. See how it all unfolded!

Anderson House: A Luxury Mansion Wedding Venue in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple stands in front of Capitol Columns at sunset engagement session

One of my favorite DC venues is without a doubt the National Arboretum. Here are the reasons why I recommend the National Arboretum DC as your wedding venue!

Insider Photography & Wedding Venue Guide: The National Arboretum DC Garden Beauties

Wedding Resources, Weddings

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couple embraces kissing at sunset wedding

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Marriott Ranch is a Virginia wedding venue that doesn’t have any bad angles for your wedding photos!

Marriott Ranch: Charming Wedding Ranch Venue with Epic Blue Ridge Mountains View

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple holds each other standing outside of Culture House DC wedding venue

Culture House DC is a unique wedding venue mixed with a little bit of DC history. Take a look at how this location perfectly matched this couple’s style!

Culture House DC: Colorful Wedding Venue Inspiration at Historic Landmark

Washington, DC, Weddings

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couple holds dog together at engagement photos in winter

It takes planning and chasing the light and the warmth in order to capture engagement photos in winter. Here’s to make this happen and still stay warm!

How to Prepare and Stay Warm at Your Outdoor Engagement Photos in Winter

Couples

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couple kisses at tree grove Maryland wedding venue

I love it when couples incorporate their cultures into the wedding day. See how this couple merged Hindu and Jewish wedding traditions at this fusion wedding

Step by Step Multicultural Wedding Unites Jewish Wedding Traditions & Hindu Wedding Rituals

Weddings

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Couple stands in field at sunset fall engagement session with dog

As your engagement photographer, I’m all about stepping into your story. These fall engagement photos show what matters most in capturing your love story!

Pet Dog Joins Golden Hour Engagement Photos at Fall Forest Trail

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Couple kisses at garden wedding

This wedding venue offers an outdoor garden vibe with year-round flowers. Escape from the city while staying in the DC Metro Area at Glen Ellen Farms!

Glen Ellen Farms a Picturesque Year-Round Outdoor Maryland Wedding Venue

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple kisses at rooftop wedding venue

HighPoint at 1333 New Hampshire has rooftop spaces with a panoramic view of downtown Washington, DC. Reach new heights at this rooftop wedding venue!

HighPoint at 1333 New Hampshire: New Rooftop Wedding Venue with a Panoramic View

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple takes engagement photos with dogs in wildflower field

Dog owners know that their pups must be included in major life events. Taking your engagement photos with dogs is the best way to include the entire family!

Engagement Photos With Dogs at Romantic Sunset Wildflower Field

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