Emma & James
Lux Winslow Room Wedding
Somewhere along the line, “candids” became fake laughter, directed moments, and uncomfy posing cues – photographers recreating the same images with every couple. HARD PASS. Let’s do what comes naturally to you and amplify your love and the fun you’re already having. Most of the day will be captured through true, unstaged micro-moments. Then, during portraits, I will gently guide you to look your best and probably throw out fun and sentimental suggestions just to get your unique reaction.
Psst! If you’re interested, we can even get artsy and experiment a little!
From the music crescendo as you lock eyes down the aisle, to the candlelit ambiance intermixing with everyone’s energy, everything on your wedding day will feel close and meaningful. The things that matter to you? The warmth in the room. Whether you have 30 people or 150, your wedding will be executed with nothing but intention.
And I’m here to capture the intimacy you were so intentional to create. The intimacy that brings out the best in all of you. You and your partner. Your family and your friends. Of everyone that’s lucky enough to be invited into the special world you two have built together.
Wedding collections start at 7k
In your bones, you knew that a traditional wedding wasn’t for you. Now, you’re planning a celebration entirely on your terms with one goal in mind: spending the first of your forever days completely focused on each other. This day was made for you, just like you two were made for each other.
That may look like a dreamy sunrise ceremony with your pups. Or a chic courthouse ceremony followed by a catered park-picnic for two. Or welcoming in this new chapter of your life with 6 of your favorite people on this planet!! No matter who is there, what you’re wearing, or what kind of ceremony you do — this day will be a true reflection of what matters to you both. And you will feel like this is exactly where you’re meant to be.
Monday – Thursday elopement collections start at 2.5K
A client of mine once said, “This is more than just taking pictures. You’re inviting someone to share one of the biggest days in your life and to capture it just as you’ve imagined.” And that is exactly why it’s SO important you connect with my work and we connect as people! If we’re the right fit you’ll secure your day via a contract and $2000 retainer.
After capturing over 225 weddings, there is so much knowledge that I can’t wait to pass along to you! Once you’re booked, you’ll receive an in-depth Wedding Guide that covers everything from choosing what to wear during your engagement session to the best way to maximize your wedding day timeline.
And consider me your living, breathing guide! Need vendor recommendations? Someone to assure you that heck yeah your mom can walk you down the aisle? I’m here for you!!
Your engagement session is a chance to slow down and linger in this brief part of your life together (before you know it you’ll be married). The plan is to go somewhere beautiful, have an incredibly fun time, and stir up the butterflies that led to the love you have today! Throughout the session you’ll find an ease in front of my lens that will make your wedding day photographs feel like second nature.
About 3-4 months before your date, I will check in to help you and your planner to create a photography timeline that reflects your priorities, values, and how you want to spend your day. Then I will send you your wedding questionnaire! This fills me in on special expectations, family dynamics, details that are meaningful to you, and what you want out of your photographs. Your answers will set the foundation of how to capture who you are in the most genuine way possible.
Your day is here!! I’ll be in the wings documenting the day as it unfolds, making family photos a breeze, and gently guiding you through your portraits. When you can, catch your breath and take in all the little details and glowing faces around you. You made all of this possible.
It’s hard to believe it’s over! Don’t worry, I will send you a preview gallery 1-2 weeks after your wedding day so you can begin to reminisce. And truly there is no preparing you for the full extent of emotions that comes with receiving your gallery in color and black & white. These photos will be an everlasting reminder of the love surrounding you. The love that makes this life worth-while.
Take it from my past clients. They describe my style as: artistic, organic, timeless, cozy, emotional, and grounding. Those vibes come from my photojournalistic approach and creative portraiture, complemented by true to color edits.
To book your date, I require a signed contract and a $2000 retainer. I can only hold your date after I have received both. (Though I wish I could clone myself and photograph multiple celebrations a day!)
I’m more than happy to help with your custom photography timeline and vendor recommendations, but having a dedicated planner is truly invaluable! In order for me and my team to be able to focus on taking images and documenting your story well, you will need a wedding planner outside of your venue’s coordinator.
Yes! An engagement session serves as a time for you to warm up in front of the lens and for us to get to know each other! We can visit one of your favorite spots or you can pick one from my exclusive Location Guide. Engagement sessions include a location within a 45 mile radius of the 21043 zip. But I love traveling and can create a custom quote for your engagement session if you want to wander!
It’s best to schedule your engagement session roughly 2-3 months ahead of time. Keep in mind, if you’re using these images for Save the Dates, then we need to schedule your session at least 8-9 months before the big day! I offer engagement sessions from Monday to Thursday.
I am currently located in the Maryland and Washington D.C. area. I am passport-ready to go anywhere!
I comfortably photograph over half of my weddings without a second photographer and always bring an assistant with me.
The assistant is a photographer-assistant hybrid and always provides a second photojournalism perspective during your first look, ceremony, toasts, and special dances. While the second photographer captures extra candids from your partner getting ready till the reception. Adding extra cameras to your day can sometimes make it feel like you’re being followed by paparazzi – so I do my best to keep the intimacy of your day intact by being as unobtrusive as possible. But if you do add a second shooter, it means we can capture even more moments and even more memories. They are a great addition to your day if you’re not doing a first look and/or have more than 150 guests.
Your digital high-resolution edited photographs will be delivered via an online gallery where you can download the images and share them with family/friends. You will also receive a printing release for personal use of the images. This allows you to print the images at any photo lab of your choice and use the images online.
For your family/friend formals, yes absolutely! For the rest of your photos, I ask you to fill out an in-depth questionnaire to help me understand your values and what matters most to you, so I can authentically document your day as it naturally unfolds.
I get that – this is all SO new for you!
For me, it’s a piece of cake
(and after hundreds of weddings that’s a lot of cake).