Real advice most appreciate by my real clients – a video!
I'm taking a break today from the Palm Springs photo shoots to share with you this video, made by Bowen Films, in conjunction with The Dandelion Patch. In it I talk about what my past clients felt was the best
Local whiskey now available in Loudoun County
I got this press release yesterday, and I'm super excited by the news! "LEESBURG, VA, February 17, 2017 – Lansdowne Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel and Catoctin Creek Distilling Company are excited to release a private label rye whisky for
I. Gorman Ultimate {Engagement} Ring Event
Well this looks like fun! One stop shopping for all of your engagement ring or wedding band needs! You should check it out!
Palm Springs Inspiration with Rent The Runway: Summer
I am back today with the SUMMER installment from my 4 mini shoots with Rent The Runway. Check out SPRING, if you missed it. You can also see how one of my favorite wedding blogs, Every Last Detail, covered this
Palms Springs Inspiration with Rent The Runway: Spring
When I first learned about Rent The Runway, I was so excited. I am not someone who wants to buy a bunch of pretty and pretty expensive clothes that I can only wear 1 - 2 times a year. I'm just a
Pink Bridal Brunch Inspiration
I'm back with a second inspiration shoot - a bridal brunch - at Graffiato in Washington, DC. Did you see my rehearsal dinner inspiration at Graffiato? Since we were there for the day, it only made sense to design and
Preppy Bridal Shower Inspiration
Here is another beautiful table in a local restaurant that would be perfect for a bridal shower at Kapnos Taverna in Arlington, Virginia. Kapnos Taverna offers Greek cuisine with a heavy dose of seafood on the menu. I decided to
Glamorous Bachelorette Party Inspiration
For the inspiration shoot I planned at Kapnos in Washington, DC, I wanted to show more of an "evening look" for the ladies - appropriate for an upscale bachelorette party fit for a foodie! This chef's table is the ideal
Moody and Organic Rehearsal Dinner Party
Kapnos in Washington DC has a private room that is ideal for your rehearsal dinner party for up to 50 guests. When you celebrate there, about half of your guests will sit at this long banquette, which is ideal for
Colorful Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration
Sometimes I fall in love with a linen, and I might have to wait years in order to use it. And sometimes I have to schedule an inspiration shoot in order to use said linen. As a result, I present
Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration at Graffiato
There are seemingly endless wonderful restaurants in Washington DC to host your rehearsal dinner at. You will likely decide to pick a location that is close to your rehearsal, or close to your hotel blocks, or even a place that
2016: Real Weddings: More Fun Details
My final round up of photos from my clients' 2016 real weddings. This has been a super fun project for me, and I'm tempted to go back and do 2015 and 2014 as well! We shall see! But for now,
2016: Real Wedding Rings
I love a good ring photo. Even more I love the look on my clients' faces when the wedding photographer walks up to them, often during the reception, but sometimes during getting ready, and says "Can I please have your
2016: Animals at Real Weddings
As an animal lover myself, I love it when animals pop up at my clients' weddings. Sometimes it is planned, and sometimes it is magically spontaneous. Here are just a few photos from 2016 real weddings where an animal made
2016 Real Weddings: Bridesmaids
After a bride picks her own wedding dress, she usually begins to think about the wedding party, and what the bridesmaids might look like, from head to toe. I had a great mix of looks in 2016 that I'm so
2016: Real Wedding Ceremonies
The wedding ceremony. Often the shortest part of the day, but truly the most important to most, legally and emotionally. It goes by in the blink of an eye, thank goodness you have photographers and videographers to document it for
2016 Real Weddings: Shoes
I think brides care almost as much about their wedding day shoes as their wedding dress! Here is a round up of real wedding shoes from my clients in 2016! Studded with sequins. I love it. Photo by Kurstin Roe A groom
2016: Real Wedding Cakes
There was a time when every wedding I worked on served a tower of cupcakes for dessert. But wedding cakes are back with a vengeance. And in part because wedding cakes are art, and who doesn't want a bit of art
2016: Real Wedding Invitation Suites
Almost as fun as looking at pretty flowers is looking at real, pretty wedding invitation sets. I think these seven photos help show what style my clients often have. I love looking at them as a group! Check out all
