A little bit of sun for this rainy Sunday ☀️ 
You know what chilly weather and an incoming ice storm gives you? The monuments COMPLETELY to yourselves! Last weekend I experienced a first, when I showed up to Lynsey and Drew's portrait session at the D.C. monuments and there wasn't a single other soul around. It was like we had rented out the Lincoln Memorial just for them! Lynsey and Drew have called D.C. home for 8 years, but just made the move to Arizona a few days ago. Before they left, they wanted a few last portraits to commemorate their time in the district. We woke up early to take portraits around some iconic D.C. spots at sunrise and managed to be back home before all the sleet and ice started. You can see a few of my favorites of these two up on the blog this morning! 
I'm been on the phone chatting with 2022 couples a lot the past couple weeks and one question that I get a lot is "What's your approach on the wedding day?" And that's really going to vary depending what part of the day we're at! I love being both interactive and discrete throughout the wedding day depending on what's needed. There will be parts of the day that I step in to guide the timeline and direct you how to pose (portraits, wedding party photos, family formals), parts of the day where I'll make suggestions, but let things unfold naturally (getting ready) and parts of the day where you shouldn't even know I'm there (the first look, ceremony and the reception). My goal is to never be a distraction on your wedding day, but also make sure when needed I'm giving you the guidance and support to feel confident in front of the camera. If you're getting married in 2022 let's chat! I thought last year booked early, but it's nothing compared to 2022. Couples are locking in their dates and booking their vendors farther out than normal, so don't wait to reach out! 
Pretty excited to have tackled a major project this week! Over the past few days I sorted through 5 years of photos, pulling out the very best of my work and spent hours reediting everything to make sure it matched my up to date editing style. It was so time consuming, but a necessary step before I do my yearly portfolio refresh. Before I get to my website though my wedding magazines are getting a few quick touch-ups. I send out this resource to all the couples I work with so they have advice on booking vendors, preparing for their engagement session and each part of the wedding day. I can’t wait to order a new batch and get them into the hands of all my new 2022 couples! If you’re getting married what is one thing you’re struggling with that would be helpful to read about from a vendor? I’d love to include it! 
A flatlay of bridal details was the perfect start to this modern microwedding. Stay tuned Emma & Ethan’s intimate celebration will be on the blog tomorrow morning! Venue @stonetowerwinery @stonetowerweddings Design & Planning @vida_events Photography @maddywilliamsphotography Flowers @thepinkpoppy_customdesigns DJ Nathaniel Davis Hair & Makeup Mikayla Nottingham Bride’s Dress @bhldn Groom’s Suit @menswearhouse Invitations @mintedweddings