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Black female entrepreneur business owner

Calsin, owner of Molecular Food & Cocktails, was looking for fresh photos that reflect her business. We chose to photograph her smoke-infused cocktails in a light-filled atmosphere to showcase her work. She also brought her popular cocktail kits which we photographed so she can continue to market them. Take a look at a few of […]

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Branding

Family portrait photographer in Washington DC

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is seeing families grow over time. I photographed the O’Neill’s wedding a few years back and it was great photographing them with their daughter. We chose the Kennedy Center for their winter-time family photos.  

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Family

Texas congressional campaign photographer

During the 2020 election, I had the pleasure of photographing democratic Congresswoman Lizzy Fletcher from Houston’s 7th district. The goal was to capture a variety of photographs including headshots and photographs with constituents. Take a look at some of my favorites:  

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Politics

Micro wedding at Strathmore

Caitlin and Justin married in an intimate ceremony surrounded by eight of their closes family members (and one joining virtually!). The Mansion at Strathmore was a perfect backdrop for their day. With a full-Mansion rental, they were able to safely distance between each portion of their day. Their reception included a champagne toast, desserts, and […]

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Wedding & Engagement

COVID safe intimate bat mitzvah

Like many of my 2020 clients, Izzy’s Bat Mitzvah was postponed due to the pandemic. Once safety protocols were in place, her family ensured the day’s happenings continued as planned at a later time. One of those traditions the family kept is getting portraits at Temple B’Nai Shalom. We were able to photograph Izzy at […]

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Mitzvahs

On the campaign trail with Senator Kamala Harris

The Friday before election day 2020, (then) Senator Kamala Harris attended a rally at the University of Houston in Texas. It was exciting to see the outpouring of support from groups like the AKAs and the Spirit of Houston Drumline.     Take a look at more photos from this series: On the Campaign Trail […]

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Politics

San Antonio Texas family photographer

I enjoy it when families come together to get their photographs together! We had a great time with the Romero, Bowie, and Nesby families. The photos included a mix of group photos and individual family photos. Enjoy some of my favorites!  

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Family

Christmas photos in Washington DC

The Saah family wanted to celebrate the holidays with a festive session! We chose Union Station because of the holiday decor. They also change from a formal outfit to a casual one for variety! Here are a few of my favorites:

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Family

Black wedding event professionals in Washington DC

The historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC is a beautiful backdrop for events. I teamed up with lead planner Tara Melvin, from Perfect Planning events who coordinate a three-room styled session at the hotel. The team chose to highlight some of their best work including beautiful florals, a grand balloon installation, and unique rentals. Take […]

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Event, Wedding & Engagement

Truman Center for National Security

The Truman Center for National Policy awarded LTC (Ret.) Alexander Vindman the award for Exceptional Moral Courage in Public Service during its TruCon2020 conference. I was asked by Truman to photograph headshots of LTC (Ret.) Vindman to use with their announcement. We focused on getting environmental photographs with a corporate look to showcase the gravity […]

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Politics, Portrait & Headshot