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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!

Katie and Daniel’s wedding at Springfield Manor was the perfect celebration of spring—filled with joy, intention, and deeply personal touches that reflected their love story beautifully. From the earliest blooms in the lavender fields to the mountain views stretching behind the historic estate, their day felt like a soft exhale into the season of new […]

Weddings

A Joyful Spring Wedding at Springfield Manor | Katie & Daniel

Bride and groom walking hand in hand near a white ceremony arbor with mountain views at Springfield Manor, surrounded by spring greenery and yellow blooms.

Motherhood Portraits

There’s something incredibly special about documenting the first few weeks with a newborn. Time feels suspended, and every tiny detail is new. I had the joy of photographing baby Grant’s in-home newborn session in Mechanicsville, VA, just two weeks after his arrival. The session was calm, meaningful, and filled with love. From the moment I […]

A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session in Mechanicsville, VA | Grant’s First Portraits

There’s something truly magical about watching two people step into a new chapter—especially when you’ve already seen their love story begin. Amanda and Eric’s maternity session at Libby Hill Park was the perfect mix of sweet anticipation, downtown charm, and genuine joy. We met up in late February, just two weeks before baby Grant made […]

Motherhood Portraits

A Downtown Richmond Maternity Session at Libby Hill Park | Amanda & Eric

Motherhood Portraits

Some sessions are more than just portraits—they’re reunions. I’ve had the honor of photographing the Sayer family for years, beginning with their wedding and continuing through each chapter of their growing family. This winter maternity session in Chesapeake, VA was our third together as they prepare to welcome baby number three, and it was full […]

A Winter Maternity Session at the Backyard Wildflower Patch | The Sayer Family

When it comes to golden hour family photos in Fluvanna, this session with the Sacco family was everything I could hope for—easygoing, connected, and full of personality. We met at Pleasant Grove Park, a beautiful location I love for its wide-open space, mature trees, and the dreamy way the light filters through just before sunset. […]

Family Portraits

Golden Hour Family Photos in Fluvanna with the Sacco Family

Sacco family of five walks hand-in-hand through golden hour light at Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna, Virginia during their fall photo session.

Family Portraits

Nestled in the heart of Richmond’s lush Maymont Park, Rachel and Atticus recently embarked on a picturesque journey to document their growing family. We captured some gorgeous in anticipation of their baby boy’s arrival this early July. As lovers of all things nature, Maymont was a natural fit for their Richmond, Virginia maternity photos. The […]

Maternity Session at Maymont in Richmond, Va | Sawyer Motherhood

Brita and Justin’s wedding at The Elkridge Furnace Inn in Elkridge, MD, was a celebration of love, joy, and the beautiful journey they’ve shared since high school. Their wedding day was as timeless and elegant as their decade-long relationship, infused with light-hearted and loving moments that made every detail special. As a southern Maryland wedding […]

Weddings

Elegant Garden Wedding at The Elkridge Furnace Inn | Brita + Justin

Weddings

Lucy and Cavin’s Silverbrook Farm wedding in Hillsboro, VA, was a celebration filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends. From the moment I arrived at the picturesque venue, I could feel the excitement in the air. Silverbrook Farm, with its breathtaking mountain views and charming stone details, was the perfect backdrop […]

Joyful Wedding Day in the Gardens at Silverbrook Farm | Lucy + Cavin

Silverbrook Farm wedding