Oh my gosh. I am excited to share this week's blog because Kalyn + Ali's engagement shoot took place in my favorite place ever-- Arizona! I was there ( mostly) on business, but I got to enjoy the gorgeous-ness that is this magical place called Arizona. I had such a great time! It's truly one of the most beautiful states, and it's a lifestlye photographer's dream with all the breathtaking scenery. When I wasn't wiping the drool off my chin from staring off into the Arizona hor

I've been a professional wedding photographer for almost a decade now, and there is one thing that's really changed in that time: the ever-increasing presence of the camera phone. When I started, guests at the weddings would take their own pictures---sometimes to the chagrin of the professional photographer---but did so infrequently and unobtrusively. That ain't the case anymore. You really can't attend, let alone work at, a wedding without being affected by those mobile trou

I recently got to shoot these cuties' engagement session at the gorgeous Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia. The view was so pretty --full of color and bright goodness :). The stars of the show {Liz + Austin} were so cute and fun to work with--we had a great time! A few fun facts about the happy couple: - They met on a blind date and have been together for 3 years - They describe their upcoming nuptials as elegant, classic and " Audrey Hepburn" * giggle* - They're most