Clare + Andrew // Alexandria, VA Engagement Photographer

I've got a lovely engagement session that I'm excited to share with y'all today. I met Clare while we were both in college at UNC, and she and I have kept in semi-regular touch ever since. Starting in 2009, we both lived in Athens, Georgia when she was in grad school and my hubs was in law school. Clare is such a sweetheart; she welcomed me into her group of friends from school so graciously when I didn't know many folks at all. She also got to witness the very humble beginnings of my business and she's been so supportive ever since. Needless to say, I'm SO happy she and Andrew have chosen me to shoot their wedding next summer. I'm also fortunate to have been able to shoot their engagement session in Old Town Alexandria this past June. I love shooting in Old Town; there are so many eclectic spots. Please enjoy my favorites of these lovebirds!

THE DRAPER FAMILY

These two are a breath of fresh air. I really enjoyed photographing them, and I love spending time with them even more. Sam is a childhood friend of the hubby's (and now mine too!), and he and Allison are the BEST, individually AND as a couple. Seriously... two of the nicest, kindest, most personable and most FUN people you'll meet. I can't say enough good things about them! We did a mini session in Frederick, Maryland for the holidays and hit the jackpot on beautiful light that afternoon. Enjoy! : )

How gorgeous are they?

MEREDITH + RYAN ENGAGED!

Let me start off by saying that I am SO happy for these two. Meredith is a dear friend from college who has found a soul mate in Ryan. They are both CrossFit fanatics and they met at Meredith's brother's gym, CrossFit Brave. I love couples who love to sweat together! : ) We started out their engagement shoot with a holiday-inspired picnic at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which is such a great outside space. The architecture is so inspiring, and we had fun frolicking in the Rodin sculpture garden, especially. At the end of the session, we stopped at the Capitol in downtown Raleigh for some shots in Ryan's uniform. He was just deployed a week ago for about 10 months (thanks for your service, Ryan), which breaks my heart for Meredith, but I hope these moments bring her many smiles remembering snuggling up to her man!

Love this next series...

Such a cool wedding date!!!