Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with a talented Fashion Designer named Taj, whose stunning creations caught my eye. One dress, in particular, captured my imagination, and before I knew it, we were deep in conversation about bringing it to life in a photo session

Have you ever considered the parallels between music, dance, and photography? They all require a keen sense of timing, rhythm, and emotion to create something truly special. Just like a musician who carefully crafts each note to evoke a specific feeling or a dancer who moves with grace and precision, a photographer must carefully compose each image to tell a story.

I've put together a list of tips to help couples feel confident and relaxed in front of the lens. Whether you're naturally shy or just feeling the pressure of having your picture taken on such a momentous occasion, these five tips will help you look and feel your best in your photos.

I've photographed many a couples at this DC monument. And while it's simple enough to have you stand in front of the marble columns or cuddle on the steps, I know what it takes to get the very best engagement photos at the Lincoln Memorial.

Dance - The intrinsic and rhythmic movement of the body for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or perhaps simply taking the pure delight of the movement itself. Something that everyone appreciates in their own way, and as a photographer, something I love capturing motion by motion.

When I met former Washingtonians, Courtney and Michael (now residing in San Francisco CA), I discovered their love for travel. I knew their new city (my former home) was the perfect theme for their engagement session.

For Chuck and Alana, their engagement was a moment they wanted to live to the fullest. They had a fun engagement session at Howard University, but they also wanted an elegant piece done with a graceful touch too so they chose the Washington National Arboretum.

The chemistry between a couple speaks louder than words when their connection is forged in happiness, laughter, and fun. The story of Janay and Jeremy is one that ticks all the boxes. Like any ordinary guy, Jeremy slid into Janay’s Instagram DMs and their epic tale of love began.

The couple’s love story proves the power of love is able to bridge divides and overcome challenges – whether they be cultural, ethnic, health-related, racial or ideological.

What made this engagement session even more authentically special was knowing how much Baltimore Harbor meant to Bria and Arnold. It’s their favorite place to dine out and spend time with each other. You can feel the realness radiate from these photographs. They’re reliving the joy of their early dates, and are embracing the excitement of spending the rest of their lives together.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Anderson House in Washington, DC, the Riley-Coleman wedding goes down as one of our all-time favorite 2020 ceremony designs. Everything about the event was meticulously considered, from the setting, to the decor, and the all-important dress code.

Having a self-officiated wedding here in Washington DC is an easy and straight-forward process. Allow us to briefly talk you through what you need to do: