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For us, it’s the experiences, the travel, the connections, and the iconic fashion of weddings that we love. This blog is our inside edit of all those things and more.  

I have written a few personal blog posts over the years. Some I just completely forgot to share in the throes of life. Some I chose not to share since I am constantly asking myself how private I want certain memories to be. And there are some that just went to the bottom of the […]

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Fall in our New Home.

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It has been such a whirlwind the last few years. Shooting weddings, having babies, growing the business, moving across town to a charming brick Colonial we fell in love with about 20mins outside of DC. This charming home also happened to be a little bit of a fixer upper. Needless to say, we have been […]

Tika + John | Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding | Lauren Niles Events

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These two got married this past weekend at Hotel Monaco with Anne Kelley Events and I figured this was the perfect opportunity to share a few favorites from their engagement session this spring in Old Town, Alexandria. The cobblestone streets, the charming neighborhoods, and the hidden gems on every corner made for the perfect backdrop. […]

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Audra + David | Old Town, Alexandria Engagement Session

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Christina has been with the studio for a few years now, and is an integral part of the AP team! She is such a talented photographer shooting weddings all over the DC / MD/ VA area and I am so excited for brides to continue to experience her kindness, passion and talent for wedding photography. […]

Meet our New Associate Photographer, Christina!

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We ran around Georgetown on the most beautiful day and caught the last bits of sunlight. I seriously love the city in the summer.    

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Sarah + Nathaniel | Georgetown Engagement Session

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We caught the last of daylight as we ran around the pretty fields of Hidden Brook Winery which as were Zak proposed to Monica. These two are the sweetest and silliest and I am so excited to photograph their wedding!  

Monica + Zak | Leesburg, VA Hidden Brook Winery Engagement Session

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Christa + Daniele are probably the sweetest couple I’ve ever met. Truly from beginning to end, not only were they so amazing to work with, but their families were so loving and welcoming. When you photograph around 20 weddings a year, it really is the little things! They celebrated their wedding at one of my […]

Christa and Daniele | DC River Farm Wedding | Glow Weddings and Events

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Well here we are. A week into December and headed right into 2017. This blog has gone through so many phases, but it’s nice to be able to look back and see how things have changed. 2016 was a really big year for business, and I am so excited to see what 2017 will surprise […]

Hello December.

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Dana + Austin had the most perfect, crisp Autumn day for their wedding at Airle Center. I just loved all the thoughtful details Dana + Austin planned for their day. From Dana’s wedding dress with pockets (doesn’t get better than that!) to the adorable Audrey Hepburn vintage stamp that was tucked in with her details. […]

Dana + Austin | Airlie Center Wedding

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Chelsea + Brian came home after getting married overseas to celebrate their big day… with an amazing backyard celebration! There are no words to describe just how beautiful this fall wedding was. There were vintage circus touches, while embracing full fall foliage in the middle of October. Bourbon spiked cider, a grilled cheese station, warm and fuzzy […]

Chelsea + Brian | Great Falls, VA | Backyard Wedding

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I just love black and white photos. Sometimes, there is that perfect photo that simply needs to be in black and white. Black and white photos evoke such emotion and nostalgia, that photo colors simply can’t compete with. This is one of those photos. A little glimpse of beautiful Emily, getting ready on her wedding day.

Emily + Kyle :: McClintock Distilling Company Wedding

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Jossy + Kyle got married at Airlie Center, which was such a romantic spot to say their vows. Surrounded by greenery, ponds, trees and hidden gems everywhere you turn, it was the perfect place to commit their lives to each other. Jossy was the most classic, elegant bride, and Kyle’s reaction when seeing her was […]

Jossy + Kyle | Airle Center Wedding | White Pumpkin Wedding

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