A family-only ceremony tucked into the Shenandoah Mountains, followed by the most unexpected summer camp reception - Alexis + Cole's Charlottesville wedding proves intimate never has to mean small on personality.

As a Washington, DC wedding and elopement photography team, we love photographing at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial for its natural light, symmetry, and calm atmosphere. This blog highlights why it’s one of our go-to locations for timeless engagement and elopement photos as well as family and graduation sessions.

Choosing the right wedding photographer goes beyond style alone, especially in a busy city like Washington, DC or Richmond, VA. This guide outlines seven essential questions to ask your wedding photographer, from experience and low-light comfort to editing approach and storytelling style, so you can make a confident, informed decision.

35mm film offers a timeless, textural approach to wedding photography that complements digital storytelling beautifully. This post explores how film photography adds depth, nostalgia, and intentionality to your wedding day without taking away from the moments unfolding in real time.

A personal reflection on building a creative career from the ground up. Led by wedding photographer Chayil of Black Pepper Photography, this post explores what it means to take the leap, start a business without permission, and turn passion into a full-time career through experience, intention, and persistence.