Jason & Brittany’s Engagement Session | Maryland Engagement Photographer

Jason & Brittany’s Engagement Session | Maryland Engagement Photographer

November 12, 2025

Jason & Brittany’s engagement session at Redcliffe Plantation in Beech Island, South Carolina is one of those shoots that reminds me why I fell in love with photography — and why I now bring this same storytelling approach to couples across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.

Before relocating to the DMV, I had always dreamed of photographing a session at Redcliffe Plantation. It’s a location I frequently recommended for engagement, maternity, and family sessions, but many clients hesitated because of the drive from Augusta. After seeing other photographers in the CSRA share their work there, I knew I had to experience it for myself.

When Brittany and I first began planning her engagement session with Jason, I suggested Redcliffe Plantation — and she instantly said yes. I was thrilled that they trusted my vision, and the results truly exceeded expectations.

A Picturesque Winter Engagement Session

Even in early December, Redcliffe Plantation remains stunning. Much of the foliage is still green, the historic magnolia trees keep their leaves, and the white columns and sweeping grounds create a romantic, timeless backdrop.

Jason & Brittany were a dream to work with. From the very beginning, they trusted my creative direction and were always open to trying new poses and locations, whether or not they would make the final gallery. That trust allowed us to create natural, emotional, and cinematic images that tell their story beautifully.

From South Carolina to the DMV

While this engagement session took place in South Carolina, it reflects the same care, creativity, and attention to detail I now offer to couples planning their engagement sessions in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.Whether your session is at a historic estate, a waterfront park, or a downtown city location, my goal is to create images that feel genuine, romantic, and timeless.

Jason & Brittany, thank you for trusting me with your memories. Your session will always be one of my favorites.

Here are a few of my favorite images from their session.

Baby Kaleb has arrived! | Maryland Family Photography

My last blog entry covered my experience capturing Heather’s maternity session with her beautiful family. Heather told me once the baby was born she would like for me to capture lifestyle and portraits of the baby once it came into our world. Now, I do not specialize in newborn photography. But I love challenging myself as a photographer. I don’t turn down opportunities to grow and learn. There are many people in my area who only photograph newborn photography and their work is absolutely phenomenal. I researched as much as I could so that I would be able to recognize the best conditions when working with a newborn; to make sure they are safe and comfortable……this of course is the key to success!

Baby Kaleb was amazing, he was very photogenic and ready to take photos….as long as we kept him warm. His two older brothers had me laughing throughout the session once again. I had them release all the silly energy they had to offer before we got down to serious poses and it worked like a charm. I truly appreciate Heather trusting me to capture this special time in her family’s life and that she appreciates my work. I never take for granted when a client tells me how much they love what I do behind the camera.

Here are a few photos from the day including the blooper/silly outtakes!

Senior Portrait Sessions | Maryland Senior Photographer

Congratulations to the senior class of 2020! Though the start of 2020 has been rough, I appreciate that I had an opportunity to shed a little light into the lives of these graduating seniors with my photography. I am glad I could capture their achievement and help reveal their enthusiasm for the bright futures ahead of them. This year I had the privilege to commemorate this moment for three seniors from Evans High School, Grovetown High School & Ridgeview High School in Columbia, SC.

I met Gabriel and his mother Atiya at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion for his senior photography session. Atiya had a keen eye for detail and immediately noticed a beautiful rock wall near the headgates that lent itself to some of the best photo backdrops I’ve ever taken there. Gabriel graduated from Evans High School and is on his way to the Marine Corps, following in the footsteps of his mother. Now, not only will Atiya see Gabriel as her son, but also as her brother as he begins to serve with honor, courage, and commitment.

A few years ago, my neighbor Destiny hired me to capture Christmas photos of her children. Since then, she’s tried to set a few dates to capture family photos, but something always comes up. A few weeks into May, she reached out to me to capture graduation photos for her son DJ. For once, everything went as planned, and we did a full senior graduation photo session at the Augusta Riverwalk. I love this location because it has so much to offer including creative landscaping, an amphitheater, and the Savannah River. DJ graduated from Riverside High School and I wish him all the success in the world.

We took Yasmine’s senior graduation photos at the lovely and picturesque Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. I always recommend this location to clients willing to drive a bit outside of the Augusta area. The extraordinary trees and classical southern architecture make the drive to South Carolina well worth the time. In addition to the standard two-outfit cap and gown and casual senior session, we also captured Yasmine in her prom dress. Unfortunately, the senior students of 2020 missed out on their prom due to COVID-19 restrictions. I hope Yasmine can look back on these photos and always see how stunning she looked in her prom dress. Yasmine graduated from Grovetown High School and is heading to UGA (Go Dawgs!). Seeing the abundance of honor cords she earned, I know she will apply the same strong work ethic she had through high school to everything she does. The sky is the limit for Yasmine.

As much as these seniors enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate their achievements in photos, I may have appreciated the experience more than they did. Being around them gave me a sense of hope amidst these dark times in which we are currently living. Good luck and may God bless the Class of 2020!

Laura & Scott’s Maternity Session | Maryland Maternity Photographer

I met with Laura & Scott at the lovely Savannah Rapids Pavilion Park. Laura, who is 9 months pregnant really wanted to capture maternity photos before giving birth to their baby girl. Time was not of the essence so we had the session as quickly as we could on a gorgeous Saturday morning. During our session I learned that Laura is quite the athlete, she’s accomplished several triathlons; she’s even going to attempt another one in September as her personal goal after she gives birth. How awesome is that?

I wish Laura & Scott many blessings to come with the arrival of their newest addition to their family. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our session.

Wedding Portrait Session at The Marion Hatcher Center | Maryland Wedding Photographer

When Derek reached out to me to inquire about my photography services he informed me that he had an unusual request. He said he had already been married and that his wife’s only regret was that they were not able to get memorable wedding portraits. Derek & Marie were married in October, 2019 at the historic Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, GA. It unfortunately rained and they couldn’t take any pictures outside. They hired a hybrid videographer who also took photos. Though he was able to create a memorable video for them, his photos that day inside the Marion Hatcher Center disappointed them.

Derek wanted to surprise Marie by hiring a local photographer who could essentially re-do their wedding day portraits. Derek searched and found me; he loved my portfolio and contacted me to see if I would be interested in re-doing their wedding day portraits. When I heard their story I couldn’t say no! Like all weddings I accept, I send a questionnaire and vision board to my clients to better get a sense of their personality and style. This way, I can better understand how I can mesh my talent with their vision. Even though this wasn’t actually going to be a wedding I still needed to go through the same process to deliver what would be the only chance for these two lovely people to get the photos they would enjoy for years to come.

Derek & Marie were able to get in contact with The Marion Hatcher Center and request 2 hrs of their time to lend us the premises to be able to capture their portraits. Marie got her wedding dress out the preservation bag and to a dry cleaner to have it ready. Derek lost a few pounds of love weight to fit into his suit hehehe. Three months later we had our session.

As a wedding photographer, we are constrained to a tight schedule. Fitting the sought after “portrait session” part of the day is usually trivial to say the least. If you are extremely lucky you get an hour, sometimes you’re lucky enough to get 30 minutes with the bride & groom. Other times, this portrait session gets completely discarded due to circumstances beyond yours truly, the wedding photographer. I actually think Derek & Marie benefited from having this portrait session well after their wedding day.

Anyway, without further ado here are some of my favorite images from Derek & Marie’s wedding portrait session at The Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, GA

Engagement Session at Hammonds Ferry | Maryland Engagement Photographer

Hello all,

I finally got to have a photoshoot at the beautiful location of Hammonds Ferry in North Augusta with Chris and Jen.  Whenever a client books a session with me I truly want to give them a unique experience.  I always suggest a new location because not only does it provide my client with a different scenic backdrop, but it always sparks my creativity and forces me to think of new ideas.  I was very pleased that Chris and Jen wanted to capture their photos at Hammonds Ferry and I believe my creativity came out in full swing with their images.  Chris & Jen were a pleasure to be around.  They were willing to try anything I asked of them, no matter how silly it may have seemed.  They completely trusted my judgement and I believe it shows in the images.  If you're ever in Hammonds Ferry for a photoshoot go grab some dinner at Manuel's Bread Cafe or Larder, thank me later!  Without further Ado.....here are some of the images we captured that day!

Eugene & Ashley’s Wedding Day | Maryland Wedding Photographer

Eugene & Ashley were married on November 2nd at The Boat House Community Center. The venue features open windows surrounding the entire event floor — no shortage of natural light to illuminate the celebration! Eugene & Ashley were so fun to be around the entire day; they exuded confident assurance as they prepared to say their vows in front of family and friends who love them dearly. Ashley had the coolest wedding shoes I’ve ever had the pleasure of capturing….a pair of custom Chuck Taylors to commemorate their wedding day! I wish Eugene & Ashley a lifetime of happiness & love.

Here is their wedding story through my lens…..

James & Katrina's Engagement Session | Maryland Engagement Photographer

A few weeks ago I had the honor of capturing the engagement session for James & Katrina featuring their daughter Serenity.  They both decided on having the session at Pendleton King Park.  I had shot an engagement session there before, but I had never notice the lovely garden there that is just perfect for taking photos!  I really love working with couples prior to their big wedding day.  It gives me an opportunity to not only get to know them better but work with them and gain their trust and confidence.

As we began conversing and walking to our first shot location I asked Katrina where her engagement ring was?  The next few moments were of utter shock as Katrina had realized she had forgotten to put on her engagement ring and had accidentally left it home.  I really care about giving the best images and care to my clients.  So I told her I would wait for her to go back home and get her engagement ring.  In the meantime, I would warm up my photo taking skills on her youngest sister (who was there to chaperon) and daughter.  When Katrina came back we were ready to go.  The rest of the engagement shoot was fun and relaxing.  James & Katrina were really fun to be around and had no objections trying out any photo ideas I might have had whether they worked out or not.

I can’t wait for September when I capture their wedding at The Red Oak Manor in Harlem, GA.  In the meantime, check out a few images from their engagement session! 

Kelley Family Portrait Session | Maryland Family Photographer

The Kelley family portrait session was a relaxed and fun experience capturing genuine moments and natural connections. As a Maryland family photographer, I focus on creating timeless images that feel authentic and emotional, whether we’re shooting in Odenton, Annapolis, or the greater Washington DC area.

Heather had contacted me just days into the new year asking if I was available to capture her maternity/family portraits. She was 34 weeks into her pregnancy and really wanted some memorable photos she can cherish with her family. I was honored to be asked and was excited to capture this special time in all of their lives.

We began our photoshoot at the nature filled Brick Pond Park, I really love having photoshoots there! It has such a rustic feel to it and I always come up with new ideas, it’s never a dull moment there. Heather bought along her husband and her two energetic and well behaved sons. We all had so much fun during the shoot and her sons agreed to take any type of portraits their mother requested as long as they could take some fun silly shots. As you will see below they are quite funny! I especially like the “Bieber” impression photo hahaha.

In closing, I want to wish the Kelley family many blessings during this time and hope to capture their new addition to the family when the time comes.

Here are some of the photos we captured that day!