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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!

There’s something magical about golden hour—the way the sunlight turns soft and golden, wrapping everything in a warm glow. Pair that with the Bon Air Rose Garden’s timeless beauty, and you have the perfect setting for Golden Hour Mini Sessions in Arlington VA that feel dreamy, romantic, and unforgettable. Why Golden Hour Minis in Arlington, […]

Family Portraits

Golden Hour Mini Sessions Arlington VA at the Bon Air Rose Garden

Expecting couple walking through the blooming Bon Air Rose Garden during golden hour, maternity portraits in Arlington VA

Family Portraits

I’m finalizing the 2025 Christmas Minis set for the tree farm and would love your input. Please vote below—your feedback helps me create something you’ll be excited to use for your holiday cards and keepsakes. Thank You for Sharing Your Thoughts I love that this tradition has become such a meaningful part of the holiday […]

Help Me Choose This Year’s Tree Farm Minis

Tree farm photos with blue truck

Charlottesville has long been one of my favorite places for a wedding—especially if you’re dreaming of an outdoor celebration. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s the kind of place where vineyard views, garden paths, and historic charm come together effortlessly. As a wedding photographer drawn to natural light and romantic storytelling, […]

Planning with Purpose, Weddings

My Top Outdoor Wedding Venues in Charlottesville, VA

Bride and groom kissing at sunset in vineyard with Blue Ridge Mountains in background at a Charlottesville wedding venue

Couples Portraits

Some stories deserve to be told slowly. This blog is all about an in-home couple session I photographed in Charlotte, North Carolina—a final farewell to a couple’s first home. Two newlyweds invited me to document their story, one last time before handing over the keys. You may recognize them from their Charlottesville wedding last October, […]

A Cozy Goodbye: Documenting the Final Chapter in a Charlotte First Home

If you’re anything like me, figuring out what to wear for your next family photo session is the first thing on your mind—and usually the hardest to decide. That’s why I always recommend starting with your dress. When mom feels confident and comfortable, everything else just sort of falls into place. For spring and summer […]

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

Client-Approved Spring & Summer Dresses That Photograph Beautifully

Solo maternity portrait of a mother in a floral dress standing barefoot in a sun-drenched field at golden hour at Historic Tuckahoe.

Weddings

Patrick and Adrian were first married in January 2024, during an intimate ceremony with just their closest friends and family—a quiet, heartfelt moment that honored the depth of their love. But from the beginning, they knew they wanted to celebrate again—this time with everyone who had supported them through the years. Their Woodside Farms wedding […]

A Long-Awaited Celebration at Woodside Farms | Patrick & Adrian

Two grooms stand hand-in-hand under a lush floral arch during their handfasting ceremony at Woodside Farms, wearing matching tan suits and smiling at one another with joy.

Planning a golden hour maternity session in Richmond VA? You’re not alone—and this one was extra special. It was my third time photographing this beautiful mama in just eight months, and each session has marked a meaningful chapter in her story. We met first on my Christmas tree farm for holiday minis, then again on […]

Motherhood Portraits

A Golden Hour Maternity Session at Historic Tuckahoe

Smiling family sitting on a white bench during a summer maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a pregnant mother in a floral dress with her partner and young son in a garden setting.

Weddings

James Monroe’s Highland | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer Sarah and Cody’s October wedding at James Monroe’s Highland in Charlottesville was filled with golden leaves, warm light, and the kind of soft, quiet connection that feels like it’s always been there. While their full gallery is rich with tones and vibrant moments, I kept coming back to […]

In Still Frames: A Black & White Look at Sarah & Cody’s Day

Bride and groom smiling in front of a white picket fence and historic farmhouse at James Monroe’s Highland during their fall wedding, captured by Charlottesville wedding photographer Silverbridge & Co.