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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!

Getting the chance to return to another Janna Brown editorial shoot in less than a year, was unbelievable. When envisioning this shoot for a European-inspired wedding editorial, set against the backdrop of the exquisite Salubria Manor in Culpeper, I could not have fathomed a more breathtaking outcome. The presence of enchanting floral arrangements, working with […]

Real Weddings

Wedding Editorial at Virginia’s Historic Salubria

Couples

One of the most memorable engagement sessions at the Lincoln Memorial recently was with Theresa and Neil. Despite working there multiple times a year, this session stood out to me. We arrived a few minutes before sunrise to take advantage of the amazing morning light before it became too bright. The stunning colors of the […]

Sunrise Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session | Theresa + Neil

Lincoln Memorial Engagement Photos

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 […]

Couples

My Top 10 Places for Photos in Washington, DC

10 DC Photo Locations

Couples

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

Couples

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

Couples, 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