How was your Cinco de Mayo?!?! I absolutely love the holiday because I’m a big fan of Mexican food. 😉 Tacos … Margaritas … Guacamole … Chipos. 😉 This past weekend might have been my favorite of all the Cinco de Mayos I’ve celebrated in the past! It definitely involved a yummy taco (Chapman style […]

Danny, Laurie and I met last week at the very location they will say yes to forever. <3 In December, just a day before the clock ticks into the New Year, they will share a kiss as husband and wife at the Winery at Bull Run. Except, we won’t have spring flowers, but maybe flurries? […]

Do you love breakfast? I don’t know about you, but I definitely do!!! And so does Shawn and Elaine! 🙂 On Sunday, they gathered with their closest family and friends in a secret garden at the Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia, to tie the knot. I would say that Shawn and Elaine are not your typical, traditional couple, which I LOVE […]

As I was driving to Bluestone Vineyard, it seemed very familiar. And, in fact, I figured out that I had once photographed an anniversary session at the venue before … a longggg time ago! The distant mountain views are beautiful, and we enjoyed a lovely April Saturday for Nathan and Alexandra’s wedding day!! Once Alexandra […]

Oh, what a pretty day we had for David and Lauren’s engagement! Although, a bit chilly, but Lauren somehow was in tune with the beach sunshine and made it work without a winter coat on. Don’t ask me how she was able to do it because I was a total wimp and wore gloves during […]

As I have learned from experience, when the weather forecasters issue a “wind advisory,” you have to take it seriously. I’ve had more windy sessions lately than ever, and after experiencing that crazy wind storm back in February, I try to not mess around with the warning. Well, a few years ago, I attempted to fly […]

Spring is in the airrrrrr!!! 🙂 I love seeing flowers and greenery in my photo sessions again!! Today’s feature is a darling post because this sweet couple, Adam and Anne, have long anticipated this moment!! After a decade of being together, they officially tied the knot along with their closest family. I love intimate ceremonies, […]

It has been a good while since I’ve last been on here, but I’m back!!!! Brace yourself … It’s a long post!!! I’m not sure if I’ve told you my “word of the year” or not, but you know how I’ve developed themes throughout my business life? I’ve worked on words like … build, refine, […]

So, you might have seen a lot of photos of Ollie on my blog, Facebook, and Instagram, but Pixie was my original SMP mascot!!! Recently, she celebrated her SIXTH year in this world! Thinking about where these past six years went, I’ll never know. It was around this time when I was seriously considering officially opening […]

This blog week will be short and sweet because I’m heading out of town for the next couple of weeks. 🙂 It’s my last bit of traveling before the official wedding season kicks off the end of this month!! And boy, I cannot WAIT for the upcoming adventures! 🙂 Alex is moving down to Florida […]