Journal

Blooms & Brunch is about one thing- connecting with my couples and celebrating their upcoming weddings! At the heart of my business, connection is what makes the difference. Connection is the core of empathy, which is the most important trait for photographers. The connection is fostered and developed from the moment we have our discovery […]

I’ve seen a few recent postings on local Facebook about photographers ghosting on their clients, sometimes before the wedding, sometimes after the wedding without delivering images. Every couple’s worst nightmare and a tremendous waste of money (the screenshots are real posts I’ve seen). It’s becoming clear that couples are not asking the right questions or […]

If there is one question that every photographer hates it’s “Have you worked at my venue before?”. Why? Because it does not matter! I’m here to dispel the myth that “My photographer has worked there before so they know the good spots”; it is almost completely false. I will also tell you what you should ask instead, to better understand if any photographer is the right fit for your wedding.

Effortlessly romantic and perfectly feminine. Fine art boudoir session at the Estate at River Run outside Richmond Virginia. When looking at the dominate styles of boudoir in the industry I found a lot of black lingerie, heavy shadows, and bold eye contact. Nothing wrong with that style- it just wasn’t me and it didn’t feel […]

ICONIC D.C. VENUES & LANDMARKS WITH WHIMSICAL TWISTS Vicky & Charlie’s wedding hit all the Washington D.C. highlights. They began their day at the iconic and world renown Watergate Hotel in downtown D.C. with a first look on the rooftop of the hotel and views overlooking the Potomac River, Georgetown and Arlington Virginia. Their classic […]

The first question most ladies ask when preparing for their boudoir sessions is, “What type of lingerie should I wear to my boudoir session?” This question has to be answered with another question. “What will make you feel beautiful and confident?” That is the standard. When you look in the mirror you should whisper to […]

When deciding if you should wear a veil for your wedding day the decision is entirely the bride’s. But I’ll offer my reasons to be pro-veil. Why you should consider a veil Veils feel bridal This almost feels obvious to say but it is often overlooked. Many ladies have worn beautiful dresses before (especially ladies […]

Once you get engaged the most asked question is to see the ring (and also a 50 point plan of the wedding – of course you have that already right?) . However there is one VERY important step you need to do before you even think about dates and dresses and that is to have […]

The first few weeks of being newly engaged, you are flashing that ring non-stop. But a few months later you might notice the sparkle start to dim. Since our rings are on our hands, they can get dull really quickly. The oils from our hands, face, or hair all starts to build up and attract […]