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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!

Alena and Dylan’s whimsical backyard wedding in Virginia was the picture of PERFECTION! With a clear image in mind Alena was able to plan their dream wedding in about a year and come in under budget. The couple knew from the start they wanted to Alena’s parents’ home into their wedding venue. So along with […]

Real Weddings

Dreamy Backyard Wedding in Virginia | Alena + Dylan

Backyard wedding in Virginia

Real Weddings

Photographing first looks are an amazing part of every wedding day! But if you aren’t sure about this tradition, this post will explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day celebration that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress. Please know that I would never want any of […]

Why I Love Wedding Day First Looks

First look for wedding couple in gardens

July is perfect for cookouts, sand castles, ice cream and quick trips to the beach. It’s also the perfect time to start thinking about booking a holiday mini session for holiday cards and specialized gifts! Understandably, thinking about a Christmas mini session while you’re wearing flip flops can feel a tad early in your planning. […]

Family Portraits

Christmas in July | Virginia Mini Session Photographer

Family of three in christmas tree farm

For Photographers

When I stumbled into the world of podcasts, I was lost! Like really so gone. After a month or two of true crime stories, I found the business side of all things helpful to my business! & recently as I have been paying a lot more attention to my personal trends I have found a […]

My 5 Favorite Female Podcasters You Should Listen to as a Business Owner

Weekend bag with headshones

As a Virginia family photographer, I love capturing memories and milestones for growing families. The Sacco family chose to have me capture their photos at Castle Hill Cider in Keswick, Virginia. It’s a gorgeous wedding and event venue with beautiful grounds for photos. The Sacco family is such a fun bunch! We met through our […]

Family Portraits

Family Photos at Castle Hill Cider | Sacco Family

Virginia family photographer

For Photographers

As a small business owner, I wear so many hats.  I am the photographer, marketer, social media manager, secretary, accountant, and now a photographer educator…  Over the last years as my business has grown, I’ve searched for a combination of Photographer’s tools and software that would allow me to be all of these things without […]

The Tools and Software I Use Everyday to Run My Photography Business

For Emilie’s birthday this year, Alex gifted her a hiking trip to Shenandoah National Park. This gift was a full weekend plan, starting with traveling from North Carolina to the mountains of Virginia, multiple hiking trails, and a few small winery visits. That’s when the real planning started. When I started as a Virginia Proposal […]

Proposals

Surprise Proposal at The Point Overlook | Alex + Emilie

Surprise proposal at The Point Overlook

Real Weddings

Brittany and Paul’s Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm wedding took place on May 29, 2022. It was a gorgeous sunny day to celebrate a wonderful couple. They got married outdoors on a patio under a canopy, and the dreamy weather contributed to this gorgeous setting. While these two had a small, intimate wedding, it was filled […]

Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm Wedding | Brittany + Paul