Bucket-List Venues & Destinations
If your wedding venue or destination is on this list, reach out to me for discounted services!
DMV Venues
During your search for Northern Virginia wedding photographers, you may find plenty of beautiful portfolios but not something as personal and unique as this offer. I keep a small bucket list of dream DMV and Virginia venues I am eager to photograph, including the romantic gardens of St. Francis Hall, the timeless elegance of Great Marsh Estate, the vineyard views at Running Hare, and the modern waterfront charm of Inn at Perry Cabin. If your celebration is at one of these venues or a similarly iconic location I have not captured yet, let’s connect. I offer a special discounted collection in exchange for the opportunity to create fresh, portfolio worthy images that highlight these stunning spaces. And of course, pets are always welcome!
Heigh Torr Estate
Located in the hills of Purcellville, Virginia, Heigh Torr Estate feels like discovering a private European retreat tucked into the heart of wine country. Its manicured gardens, stately stone architecture, and sweeping pasture views create a timeless backdrop where elegance meets quiet countryside romance. From sunlit lawn ceremonies to soft-evening cocktail hours under the stars, every corner invites relaxed, cinematic moments and refined portraits. If you are planning your celebration at Heigh Torr, let’s talk about crafting a custom photography experience that highlights the estate’s beauty and tells your story with warmth and intention.
Great Marsh
Located in Bealeton, Virginia, Great Marsh Estate is the kind of setting that sparks my creativity: a stately Georgian manor surrounded by rolling fields, wooded paths, and a still pond. The stone façade and sun‑lit interiors give me clean architectural lines and soft light for polished portraits, while the open meadows invite the candid moments I love to chase. If you’re planning your celebration at Great Marsh, let’s talk about a custom package that brings the estate’s elegance and your story together.
Running Hare Vineyard
Located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, Running Hare Vineyard blends European charm with lush countryside views just a short drive from the DC area. The sweeping vines, Tuscan-style villa, and airy ceremony lawn create a romantic, sun-washed setting that feels like a destination getaway without ever leaving Maryland. With spacious grounds for candid moments and elegant architectural details that photograph beautifully, it is a dream backdrop for couples who want warmth, movement, and timeless vineyard magic. If you are celebrating at Running Hare, let’s chat about creating a custom collection that brings your vision to life among the vines.
Larz Anderson House
Located in Washington DC, Larz Anderson House mixes Gilded Age glam with quiet garden courtyards. Marble staircases, carved wood halls, and soft natural light give me editorial‑ready backdrops, while leafy terraces keep the vibe relaxed and real. Ready to make Larz Anderson House the backdrop for your day? Send me a note and let’s start storyboarding how its marble halls and hidden gardens will frame your celebration.
St. Francis Hall
Located in Washington, DC, St. Francis Hall mixes old world brick arches and soaring ceilings with a peaceful garden courtyard. The warm masonry and arcaded walkways provide soft, directional light that fits my documentary–editorial style, perfect for timeless portraits and candid moments. Planning your wedding here? Let’s connect and build a custom collection that brings this beautiful space, and your story, to life.
Herrington On The Bay
Located on the Chesapeake Bay in North Beach, Maryland, Herrington on the Bay feels like an island getaway without the flight. Palm trees, blue water, and a sunset‑ready ceremony pier deliver the kind of golden light I live for, while the airy pavilions and tropical gardens set the stage for relaxed portraits and authentic moments. Celebrating here? Send me a message and let’s map out how to turn that waterfront horizon into timeless images.
Inn at Perry Cabin
Located in St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Inn at Perry Cabin feels like stepping onto a classic sailing yacht pulled up on land. White clapboard walls, sweeping lawn to the water, and sails gliding past give endless inspiration for clean, coastal frames that balance relaxed luxury with fresh salt‑air energy. I’m ready to let those boats, breezes, and harbor light guide a wedding story that feels both timeless and vibrant. Planning your day at the Inn at Perry Cabin? Drop me a note and let’s chart a course for photos that sail straight into forever.
Dover Hall
Located in Manakin Sabot, Virginia, Dover Hall feels like an English manor dropped into rolling countryside. Its grand stone facade, sweeping staircases, and moody library corners give me dramatic backdrops for editorial portraits, while the sprawling lawns and hidden garden nooks keep things relaxed for candid coverage. Thinking of Dover Hall for your wedding? Hit me up and let’s plan a custom collection that showcases the manor’s old world charm right alongside your story.
Keswick Hall
Located in Keswick, Virginia, Keswick Hall layers vineyard views, terracotta rooftops, and wide Blue Ridge horizons. Sunrise on the hilltop lawn and sunset under the arcades give me the perfect mix of clean editorial backdrops and easy documentary moments. Planning your celebration at Keswick Hall? Reach out and let’s craft a custom collection that pairs the estate’s relaxed luxury with your story.
Wintergreen Resort
Located high in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort serves up panoramic ridgeline views and layered sunset skies that, in the right light, almost look like the Rockies. Open overlooks and forest clearings give crisp settings for editorial portraits, while the shifting mountain light fuels candid documentary shots. Planning a wedding at Wintergreen? Let’s connect and craft a custom package that turns those summit vistas into unforgettable images.
Destination Venues
I keep a dream venue list packed with destination spaces I would love to photograph, from dramatic clifftop chapels to historic seaside estates. If your celebration is set at one of these spots, let’s talk. I’ll craft a personalized package with a discount so we can create something unforgettable together.
The Ringling
Located in Sarasota, Florida, The Ringling surrounds you with pink marble arcades, sweeping lawns on the bay, and a gilded waterfront mansion. Mediterranean inspired architecture meets bright Gulf light, giving me cinematic backdrops for portraits while the gardens keep things laid back for candid moments. Planning your wedding here? Let’s connect and create a custom package that turns this museum estate into your personal gallery of memories.
House of Yes
Located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, House of Yes surrounds you with kaleidoscopic projection‑mapped walls, 26 foot ceilings rigged for aerial performances, and a lush garden patio for sunset cocktails. The Theatre’s vibrant lighting turns every portrait into a technicolor spectacle, while the Ruby and Onyx lounges give us cozy corners for intimate candids.
Planning your wedding here? Ready to celebrate? Reach out and I’ll craft a coverage plan that turns House of Yes’s electric energy into photos you’ll relive long after the last dance.
Biltmore Estate
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate brings Gilded‑Age drama to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its grand chateau, sweeping lawns, and formal gardens give me endless options—towering stone arches for editorial portraits, sun‑washed terraces for candid moments, and mountain horizons that glow at golden hour. Planning a wedding at Biltmore? Reach out and let’s design a custom package that turns America’s largest private home into the breathtaking backdrop for your story.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Located in Miami, Florida, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens blends Italian‑inspired architecture, lush tropical greenery, and Biscayne Bay views into one stunning canvas. Stone loggias, ornate staircases, and sun‑dappled gardens give me cinematic spots for polished portraits, while winding paths and waterfront terraces keep the energy relaxed for honest, in‑the‑moment photos. Planning your wedding at Vizcaya? Reach out and let’s craft a custom collection that turns this historic estate into your personal storybook.
The Crane Estate
Located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, the Crane Estate feels like stepping onto a classic period film set: a grand hilltop mansion, sweeping emerald lawn that rolls straight to the Atlantic, and sun‑filled terraces framed by statues and stone balustrades. Its stately rooms and coastal light suit my clean editorial portraits, while the miles of garden paths invite candid story‑telling frames. Little Women fans will recognize its timeless charm: scenes from the 2019 adaptation were filmed right here. Planning your wedding at the Crane Estate? Let’s chat and craft a custom package that turns this literary‑worthy backdrop into your own chapter.
The Madonna Inn
Located in San Luis Obispo, California, the Madonna Inn is pure technicolor fun: think bubblegum pink ballrooms, stone fireplaces, and over the top themed rooms that turn every corner into a photo set. The bold palette and quirky details give me punchy backdrops for editorial portraits, while the surrounding hills and golden‑hour light keep candid moments feeling easy and real. Celebrating at the Madonna Inn? Reach out and let’s create a custom package that turns its wild charm into unforgettable images.
Sands Hotel and Spa
Located in Indian Wells, California, the Sands Hotel & Spa pairs desert light with bold, Moroccan‑inspired design. Blush stucco walls, arched walkways, and patterned tile courtyards create vibrant backdrops for editorial portraits, while the swimming pool and quiet garden nooks invite relaxed, candid shots. Planning your wedding at the Sands? Let’s connect and craft a custom collection that turns this design‑forward oasis into timeless images.
Beverly Hills Hotel
Located in Beverly Hills, California, the Beverly Hills Hotel drapes its legendary pink walls and palm‑lined drive in golden West Coast light. From the cabana‑striped poolside to the lush tropical gardens, every corner offers a mix of old-Hollywood glam and laid‑back California cool that fits both my editorial portraits and documentary moments. Planning a wedding at the Pink Palace? Reach out and let’s design a custom package that turns this iconic landmark into a timeless set of memories.
Destination Cities
I keep a running “shoot here soon” list of entire cities I’m eager to photograph. If your wedding is at one of these spots, whether a downtown rooftop or a secluded garden estate, let’s connect. I’ll create a custom package and include a discount so we can craft something special together.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, serves up a neon skyline, vintage chapels, and nearby desert landscapes—an unbeatable playground for photos. Sunrise at Red Rock Canyon brings dramatic natural backdrops, while dusk on the Strip pulses with bold color and electric energy. Whether you’re eloping under bright lights or hosting a luxe resort celebration, Vegas makes every frame one‑of‑a‑kind. Planning to say “I do” here? Let’s team up and create a custom package that captures the city’s vibe and your story in equal measure.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe wraps adobe walls, turquoise doors, and clear high‑desert light into a palette that feels custom‑made for storytelling images. Earth toned plazas and mountain horizons give me clean, artistic frames for portraits, while winding lanes and open skies invite relaxed, candid moments. Planning your wedding in Santa Fe? Reach out and let’s build a custom package that turns the city’s creative spirit and your celebration into vivid, lasting photographs.
Miami
Miami blends pastel Art Deco facades, vibrant street art, and endless ocean light into a backdrop that practically shoots itself. Sunrise on South Beach casts a soft glow for airy portraits, while dusk along Biscayne Bay turns the skyline into a canvas of color for lively, candid frames. Planning your wedding in Miami? Reach out and let’s craft a custom package that channels the city’s energy into vivid, lasting images.
New York City
New York City stacks iconic skyscrapers, hidden brownstone streets, and every kind of light, from sunrise over Central Park to twinkling rooftops after dark into a nonstop photo set. I was born in Manhattan, yet Brooklyn’s creative pulse feels just as much a part of me, so you’ll get storytelling that understands both sides of the river. Planning a wedding in NYC? Let’s connect and build a custom package that turns the city’s energy and your story into images that never sleep.
Austin
Austin blends buzzing music venues, bright street art, and warm Hill Country sunsets into one easygoing backdrop. Neon on Sixth Street frames bold portraits, while shaded paths along Lady Bird Lake keep things relaxed for candid shots. Getting married here? Drop me a note and I’ll craft a custom package that captures the city’s creative spark and your story.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara surrounds you with mission‑style arches, bougainvillea in full bloom, and the Pacific glinting just beyond the bluffs. Morning marine layers lend a soft, cinematic glow, while late‑day sun turns terracotta rooftops and white stucco walls into pure, sun‑washed color. With mountains on one side and shoreline on the other, every corner offers a fresh frame for storytelling images. Bringing your wedding to California’s Riviera? Let’s chat and map out a photo plan that matches the scenery.