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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!

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 […]

Weddings

Why I Love Wedding Day First Looks

First look for wedding couple in gardens

Family Portraits

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. […]

Christmas in July | Virginia Mini Session Photographer

Family of three in christmas tree farm

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

Proposals

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 […]

Surprise Proposal at The Point Overlook | Alex + Emilie

Surprise proposal at The Point Overlook

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 […]

Weddings

Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm Wedding | Brittany + Paul

Weddings

Esther and Norman’s Springfield Manor Winery wedding was absolutely stunning. I could not get over the view and how perfect these two look together. I walked away from their wedding day feeling a profound respect and admiration for their love and their family and friends. Springfield Manor Winery has the most amazing views! There were […]

Springfield Manor Winery Wedding | Esther + Norman

Samatha and Doug tied the knot on Oct 3, 2021 at their 1757 Golf Club wedding with a fully traditional Jewish ceremony. If I had to describe this wedding in one word, it would be enchanting. When you walked into a room you were filled with feelings of love, and tradition. I had the pleasure […]

Weddings

1757 Golf Club Wedding | Samantha + Doug

1757 Golf Club wedding

Weddings

Lily and Kevin’s Fawn Lake Country Club wedding is on the blog today! If I had to describe this wedding to someone, I would say relaxed and warm. Those are the best kind of weddings, aren’t they?! While I love a huge party too, sweet, intimate, calm weddings are so incredibly special. From the moment […]

Fawn Lake Country Club Wedding | Lily + Kevin

Fawn Lake Country Club wedding