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I'm Erica a D.C. wedding photographer, with two young children, and a love for organization. Welcome to my small space on the internet where I can share with you special sessions, real weddings, and even little looks into my everyday life. Take a look around, and thanks for stopping by!

Washington, DC is a beautiful city, filled with historic monuments, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views. It’s no wonder that so many people choose to have their photos taken in the nation’s capital. Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for family photos, engagement photos, or maternity photos, today I am excited to share my favorite […]

Engagements & Anniversaries

My Top 10 Places for Photos in Washington, DC

10 DC Photo Locations

Engagements & Anniversaries

During their time together, Karley and Alec love to visit Old Town Alexandria, making it the perfect location for their engagement photos. With their wedding date set for next May at Oakdale RVA in Ashland, Virginia. Karley emphasized wanting cheerful and luminous photographs that captured the happiness of their engagement during our session. From the […]

Old Town Alexandria Engagement | Karley + Alec

Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photo

I am eagerly anticipating our upcoming portrait session! Portrait sessions can seem intimidating but I promise, they don’t have to be. Let’s plan ahead and take any nerves or if you’re doing the “right thing” (whatever that is anyway, we’ll get to that) out of the equation with these last minute tips. Last-minute tips to […]

Family Portraits

Preparation Tips for your Upcoming Portrait Session

Virginia family photographer

Engagements & Anniversaries

I love that my chosen career has taken me to photographing some great couples around the DMV area. Couples regularly request to have DC Cherry Blossom engagement photos taken in late March. This was the first  year where I braved the Tidal Basin during the DC Cherry Blossom Festival on peak bloom day one. Getting […]

D.C. Cherry Blossom Engagement Photos | Alycia + Jim

Cherry Blossom Festival Photos

As a wedding photographer I love seeing my images printed for each and every couple I work with. But the ultimate delight is having my couples select their favorite images and place them in an heirloom wedding album. Talking with so many couples, I am regularly asked, “Do we need to print a wedding album?”  […]

Real Weddings

Is a Printed Wedding Album the Right Choice?

printed wedding albums

Engagements & Anniversaries, Family Portraits, Proposals, Senior Portraits

One of my favorite times of year in Washington D.C. is the Cherry Blossoms blooming season!  In fact D.C. is famous for its stunning cherry blossom trees all across the world.  The History of the Cherry Blossoms: In 1912, the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan, Yukio Ozaki, gifted 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the city of […]

My Favorite Places to Find Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

Cherry Blossom Festival Location

When I photograph couples like Rebecca and Tyler, it’s a reminder of how perfect my couples are for me! For their DC engagement photos, we met at The Kennedy Center, and it was the perfect location! Between the gold columns and white marble, I was in photographer heaven. Plus, a few months prior, Tyler had […]

Engagements & Anniversaries

D.C. Engagement Photos at The Kennedy Center | Rebecca + Tyler

DC engagement photos

Engagements & Anniversaries

Keri and Hunter’s engagement photos at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia did not disappoint. NOT. ONE. BIT. Maymont’s Italian Gardens are a romantic choice for engagement photos any time of year, but even more so at the start of Spring when everything starts to bloom. But wait we scheduled our session for FEBRUARY 19th! Right when […]

Maymont Engagement Session in Richmond | Keri + Hunter