Sarah + Sagar // a Denali adventure elopement in Alaska

This week in May was easily the most unreal part of my five years as a wedding photographer. I’ve photographed some wild elopements, a lot of beautiful weddings, but nothing as wonderfully unique and truly off-the-grid as this adventure with Sarah, Sagar, and their two best friends.

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Marek + Julianne // A King Family Vineyard Wedding in the Fall

Marek + Jul’s gorgeous fall wedding at King Family Vineyards included some of my favorite sunset portraits of the season. The views were absolutely 100.

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An evening adventure in Grayson Highlands

An engagement session adventure down in Grayson Highlands State Park. Incredible views, an amazing pup, and wild ponies. What more do ya need?

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An intimate winter Woodberry Kitchen wedding // MV + Nick

I knew this day at Woodberry Kitchen with MV + Nick would be good, but to say it blew me away with its loveliness would be an understatement. I could adventure around industrial Baltimore ruins with these two forever.

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A vibrant, emotional The Inn at Fernbrook Farms wedding

This Inn at Fernbrook Farms wedding was full of color, so much emotion, and BOTH a field of sunflowers + baby goats… you’re gonna wanna see this.

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Toni + John // a Humpback Rocks engagement session

Toni + John's winter Humpback Rocks engagement session was filled with amazing views & somehow, no other people at all. A truly magical day in the Virginia mountains.

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