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.

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 […]

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 […]

Kim and Tam’s MGM Grand Wedding at National Harbor in Washington D.C. was in a word, stunning. Kim booked me for their engagement photos last spring before they even book their wedding. We were on a time crunch due to Tam’s travel schedules. Instantly we clicked. Kim is a woman with a vision and a […]

Ashley and Wes’s Walker’s Overlook wedding was a splendid early autumn affair. The day was warm with, with the whisper of fall in the air. While the girls were getting ready we all had one tough job- keep Ashley away from the window. Wes had arranged for her favorite singer to surprise her by singing […]

Brenda is a woman after my own heart. She is meticulous in her attention to detail and understanding of how selections around clothing and location would change her images. We tossed around 4-6 options but opted for Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon because of the grand old buildings gave them that refined look. She bought a […]