The Journal
Notes on light, place and love.
Inspiration and thoughtful planning advice for couples preparing to marry.
Engagement Sessions · October 16, 2026
Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer: Laura & Victor's Waterfront Session
A silver sequin gown, black tailoring, the marina and a few brick streets: Laura and Victor's Old Town Alexandria engagement session, and how to plan your own.
Real Weddings · October 16, 2026
Great Marsh Estate Wedding Photography Guide
A columned mansion, a stone terrace above an open lawn and an autumn afternoon of golden light: a wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia, and what to plan for yours.
Wedding Inspiration · October 15, 2026
Why Architecture Belongs in Your Wedding Photographs
A staircase, a doorway, a tall window — the setting is more than a backdrop. Here is how to let it become part of your story.
Planning Advice · October 15, 2026
Planning Your Wedding Day Around the Light
Small decisions about timing can shape how your photographs feel. A few things worth considering as you build your day.
Real Weddings · October 2, 2026
Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC Wedding Photography Guide
A spiral marble staircase, a ballroom of chandeliers and stone steps in the evening light: a wedding at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC, and what to plan for yours.
Engagement Sessions · September 22, 2026
Capitol Hill Engagement Session at the US Capitol Reflecting Pool
A red coat, gray tailoring, autumn leaves and the Capitol dome across the water: an engagement session on Capitol Hill, and how to plan yours.
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