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 […]

Earlier in the day, before meeting with Michael and Lauren at Skyline Drive, I had a sunrise session in D.C. And although it was quite the adventurous day going from one side of the state to the other, I was REALLY looking forward to a good sunset and view!! 🙂 I met with Michael and […]

I don’t typically get up in the wee hours of the morning (hello to all of my fellow sleep-in lovers out there!), but when I do, it’s typically for a good sunrise!!! Chris and Stephanie were willing to brave not only the early rise but the CRAZY cold temps! Bless their souls because I was wrapped […]

Over the years, I’ve heard MANY friends, including Alex, rave about San Diego. Saying things like it’s the best city in the U.S.! I never really had a reason to visit, but do I really even need a reason/excuse to travel? When Kate, Alex’s soon-to-be-sister-in-law, said she was going to go to San Diego area […]