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DC LGBTQ wedding photographer

Raven and Alesha married on the most beautiful day at Herrington on the Bay. They had all of their guests in tears during their vows and laughed the night away celebrating with family and friends!   Event professionals that made this day possible: Planner: Carla from Lujan Entertainment | Venue: Herrington on the Bay | […]

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Wedding & Engagement

San Antonio family photographer

It’s that time of year! The spring weather is perfect for family portraits in San Antonio! This family chose Hemisfair Park, a very kid-friendly location. It’s great for running around, enjoying the views, and getting a fun treat after your session: the playground! Enjoy some of my favorites!

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Family

Washington, DC LGBTQ gay lesbian photographer

Emily and Libby are engaged! They chose West Potomac Park and the Jefferson Memorial this fall for their photos. I really like how we were able to get beautiful greenery and fall foliage with the monuments in the background. Enjoy some of my favorites from their day!     Sessions similar to this one: Faith & […]

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Wedding & Engagement

Washington DC LGBTQ gay wedding photographer

The last two years have made intimate weddings more popular, and Chris & Tobin knocked it out of the park with theirs! They celebrated their big day in Fredericksburg, VA with 20 of their closest friends. Their day included a fabulous custom dining experience by Top Chef contestant and Executive Chef, Joy Crump. They closed […]

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Wedding & Engagement

Washington DC headshot photographer

My first two questions to my headshot clients are, “How would you like to be portrayed?” and “What are some words that come to mind?” That usually helps me guide my clients into the best location for their session. So today, I’m sharing with you, five things to consider when picking your headshot location: Convenience […]

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Portrait & Headshot

Cherry Blossom engagement session LGBTQ

Ariel & Jocelyn had their springtime engagement session by the Cherry Blossoms at the National Arboretum. They also chose to photograph near by the historic Capitol Columns and topped off their session at the bar they had their first date. Congratulations Ariel & Jocelyn!  

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Wedding & Engagement

Washington DC black family photographer

One of the biggest requests from clients is to photograph at a location with a lot of greenery:   Constitution Gardens Washington, DC   National Arboretum Washington, DC     Woodend Sanctuary/National Audubon Society Chevy Chase, MD   Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC   Glenview Mansion Rockville, MD   Others to consider: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens […]

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Family, Portrait & Headshot, Wedding & Engagement

LGBTQ+ Gay Wedding at the McNay Art Museum

The McNay is one of my favorite wedding venues in San Antonio, TX! And it was the perfect spot for Julian and Marco. Each wore sleek velvet and sequin suits with oversized boutonnieres to match the occasion. The Blackburn Patio at the McNay is perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony. The florals hung high from […]

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Wedding & Engagement

Gay photographer San Antonio, TX and Washington, DC

Along with LGBTQ+ Friendly Venues, it is important to also highlight event planners in San Antonio. Professional event planners are a key element to every event’s success. They are your ally when searching for partnering event professionals, they’re there to ask the hard questions, and they will always keep your vision in mind while executing […]

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Event, Wedding & Engagement

Gay photographer San Antonio, TX and Washington, DC

Faith & Rachel were married at their family estate. Their special bond comes through in their intimate portraits, and the family portraits show the warmth guests felt that day. A playful cake cutting was the “icing” to this special day.  

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Wedding & Engagement