Images brimming with real emotion and connection, so you can remember how it felt in that moment.

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I'm a wife and a mother. I know the feeling of overwhelm that can come with planning a wedding and getting all the details just perfect.

I know the feeling of bewilderment that it's only ten o'clock in the morning, while simultaneously wishing you could freeze time and keep them little for just a little longer. 

You know these moments matter. I get it. I feel the exact same way. 
Your memories are truly priceless. That’s why I document them in a beautiful, natural, and authentic way. You can feel confident you’ve found the right photographer to document your love legacy.

DC & Northern Virginia Photographer

Meet your wedding & Family Photographer

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ARTIST | DOCUMENTARIAN | SENTIMENTALIST 

Because I've lived these milestones, I understand how valuable they are to you. Selecting me as your Northern VA photographer to document your most precious memories is about more than just getting a gallery of beautiful images. 

I truly adore my clients. I will endeavor to get to know you, and our connection will grow stronger each time you invite me to document those you love. You'll amass a collection of timeless wedding images & candid family photos that tell a story about you and yours in that moment, and also images that document  your legacy over the years. 

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experiences over things
old film photographs
traveling
watercolor painting
european architecture
wildflowers
natural textures
antique treasures 


old film photographs traveling
watercolor painting
european architecture
wildflowers
natural textures
antique treasures
experiences over things
old film photographs
traveling 
watercolor painting
european architecture
wildflowers
natural textures
antique treasures
experiences over things
old film photographs
traveling 
watercolor painting
european architecture
wildflowers
natural textures
antique treasures
experiences over things

  


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meet michelle

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My son Sully and I love to bake in the kitchen. Whether it's Sunday morning pancakes or testing out a new recipe, we're happy making a ton of dishes and then indulging in the outcome!

delicious

baking something

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me

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I can't overstate my love for travel. I’ve been to 23 countries and my wanderlust is STRONG. Though it’s really hard to choose a favorite, my top trip to-date is São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. 

next  trip

planning my

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me

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I might be just a tad competitive when it comes to board games. I love a good game night - whether with a group of friends or a quiet night with Adam. My latest favorite is Wingspan!

board game

playing a

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me

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So, I grew up without cable. And now I love binging a show whenever I can. Some of my favorites are Schitt's Creek, Bridgerton, Only Murders in the Building, The Americans, and The Office.

favorite show

streaming a

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me

DUBOIS FAMILY

“Stunning, absolutely stunning. Michelle in an angel and I am so grateful for her.”

THOMPSON FAMILY

“We had so much fun with Michelle and felt comfortable and cared for every step of the way. She was kind, flexible, and professional, and I'm just so thankful that we found her!”

DIANA & BANNING

“Michelle has such a calm presence that it made the entire process and our wedding day so relaxing. She is super organized and on top of every detail.”

snuggling on his own terms

Puff

made me a mama

Sullivan

Adam

giving endless love and support

curating memories

Michelle

JONES Family

get to know the

a little introduction to those I love most

We bUY our first home together, in alexandria, VA!We HAVE fun settling in, though as of October 2023 there is still nothing hung on our walls!

2022 / 

Our rainbow baby Sullivan is born! we suffered through four miscarriages before we got to meet him, and he is instantly our world.

2017 / 

ADAM & MICHELLE GET MARRIED! We celebrate in an outdoor sailcloth tented wedding surrounded by naturE, lots of fresh flowers, & our favorite people! 

2014 / 

We move to the Washington, DC area from Charlotte, NC For GRADUATE SCHOOL. despite our shock at rent prices, we enjoy living it up in our new city!

2010 / 

MICHELLE & adam MEET during a study abroad in Jordan where we worked as bioarchaeologists excavating Byzantine era tombs.
Yes, for real!

2007 /

milestones

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I value real moments over posed perfection every time.
During your session, I place an emphasis on natural interaction and moments of love, less “everyone smiling at the camera”.

That way, you will remember how it felt in the moment.
Your one-of-a-kind collection of images will tell a story about you and those you love. They are perfect for filling your walls and covering your coffee table albums of images that fill you with warm memories every time you look at them. 

Inclusion is a core value of my business and approach as a photographer. My clients know that they will be safe and respected when working with me. All definitions of love, gender, and family are welcome in front of my camera.

my APPROACH

THE HEART BEHIND

ONGOING SUPPORT

I provide comprehensive guides to help clients prepare, and am happy to help with everything from outfit guidance to finding the perfect location to fit your vision. 

timeless editing

Your images are hand-edited, for a beautiful and cohesive look. Images are bright and true-to-color - including your skin tones - representing how things actually looked. 

customized approach

No cookie-cutter poses, because I customize every session to the people in front of my lens. Your photos will look and feel "like you".

FULL SERVICE

In addition to delivering a beautiful gallery of images, I offer full artwork services for displaying your images in print, including wall art and heirloom albums. 

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