PHOEBE + DAVID (AN ANNIVERSARY SESSION AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM, D.C.)

Tears shed. Vows tested. Wedding rings a little more worn in. It's official: anniversary sessions are my new favorite thing. I had the pleasure of photographing these two before their wedding in 2014. I moved to Minneapolis shortly after and didn't get a chance to see them in person until this anniversary session in D.C. Hearing all that they've been up to, the good and the hard, made every photo I took mean that much more. Love is so powerful.

"Keep your faith in all beautiful things. In the sun when it is hidden. In the spring when it is gone." Roy Rolfe Gilson

MADISON + ZANE (A WEDDING AT MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS IN VIRGINIA)

It'll probably come as no surprise that I adore greenery. I have 30+ plants in my small apartment and jump at any opportunity to shoot in lush green nature. I mean, just take a browse through my wedding and engagement galleries. Lots of nature! So, heavens, when Madison emailed me about her wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens my heart skipped a beat. I'd photographed at this venue once before and loved how much beautiful, natural light flooded the Atrium. Not to mention the actual gardens out back! What a great day and even greater couple. Shout out to the talented Calla at Weddings by Calla for connecting me with the bride and groom. It was lovely working with you again, Calla!

VENDORS:

• Wedding Planner: Weddings by Calla
• Ceremony & Reception: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
• Dress: 'Judith' by BHLDN
• Shoes: Badgley Mischka
• Jewelry: Stella Blue Design
• Hair and Makeup: Les Bourgeois Artistry
• Groom’s Suit: The Black Tux
• Bride's Sister's Dress: Jenny Yoo
• Florist: Léroy French Flowers
• Caterer: Great Blue Heron
• DJ: Slable