In today’s blog post, I want to talk about the best Flat Lay Boards and Backgrounds you can use and you can find for your flat lays to really make your wedding photography stand out. If you’re a wedding photographer, you know that when you’re photographing details and flat lays on a wedding day, you […]

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful couple, Alex and Jordan, for their maternity photos at Bear’s Den Overlook. Although I primarily focus on capturing weddings, it’s always special when I get the opportunity to document other important moments in a couple’s life. I first met Alex and Jordan when I photographed their beautiful […]

I am so excited to share these Lansdowne Resort Couples Portraits with you! Megan and Morgan recently came out for some beautiful couples photos at the highly coveted Landsdowne Resort. This stunning venue provided the perfect backdrop for their summer portrait session in Virginia. The photoshoot at Lansdowne resulted in amazing images that truly showcased […]

I had the wonderful experience of photographing Arland and Avanti’s Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm Wedding in Ashburn, Virginia. Arland and Avanti decided on Clydes in Ashburn as the perfect venue for their intimate celebration. Surrounded by only their closest family and friends, a total of 10 guests, they exchanged vows in a small and personal […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful wedding at the historic Dar Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. It was a truly memorable celebration. The couple chose this iconic venue for their black-tie wedding, and I couldn’t have been more excited to be a part of it. Located in the heart of the nation’s […]

Any couple considering a venue to take DC engagement photos in the summer should consider Bishop Garden. This charming location offers beautiful backdrops for capturing your love story. With its vibrant flowers, lush greenery, and picturesque scenery, Bishop Garden provides a delightful setting for your engagement session. Imagine strolling hand in hand through this peaceful […]

One of the top locations for couples to take engagement photos is Stone Tower Winery. The winery is known for its stunning views and picturesque landscapes, which serve as the perfect backdrop for capturing Sophie and Kamal’s love story. There are so many things that make this venue special, but one of them is definitely […]

I love to take summer engagement photos , especially at beautiful locations like Morais Vineyards. This vineyard, located in Bealeton, Virginia, offers a stunning backdrop for capturing your love and excitement before the big day. Engagement photos are a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories and share your joy with friends and family. Morais Vineyards provides […]

Salamander Resort is the perfect place to take engagement photos in Northern Virginia. Located in Northern Virginia’s charming Loudoun County, this resort provides the perfect backdrop for a really memorable engagement shoot.  The Salamander Resort offers a good mix of nature, elegance, and tranquility. There are so many options for variety in photos here: walking […]

Raymond and Elizabeth’s Stonewall Golf Club wedding day was filled with beauty and love. The day started off with an array of stunning details, all beautifully captured on a Lindale Studios custom backdrop. Liz got ready in the bridal suite at Stonewall Golf Club, while vendors worked hard to prepare the ceremony and reception spaces.Meanwhile, […]

Have you ever wondered what makes a wedding “classic” and “timeless”? Is it the elegant attire, the traditional wedding rituals, or the picturesque setting? Perhaps it’s a little bit of everything. And I was fortunate enough to capture all of these elements in a recent Silk Mill wedding in Fredericksburg, Virginia: the wedding of Chelsea […]

In this Youtube video I wanted to show you how to set up an anniversary sale in Pic-Time, so that it automatically sends your couple a sale on their wedding anniversary every year. Pic-Time is my favorite software to use to deliver client galleries. As a wedding photographer, print sales and albums sales are one […]

I’m so excited to share this video I put together on how to sell albums in Pic-Time! I recently moved over to Pic-Time from PixieSet, which I talked about in other YouTube videos. It has been a game changer in generating more print sales specifically with albums. I have a few videos on this channel […]

The main reason I switched over to Pic-Time from Pixieset is for the sales automations: which are basically sales funnels. So Pic-Time is a way of both getting photos to your clients via galleries and generating print sales. Pic-Time has a whole sales strategy of email campaigns that can automatically send. The emails are pre-written. […]

I’m so excited to share this post about blogging for wedding photographers with you! The key to blogging is to think about blogging as part of your workflow, the same as delivering photos to your clients is. So for years, what I would do is I would have a season full of weddings or a […]

Email Templates for Wedding Photographers: I wanted to show you email templates that I use in my business as a wedding photographer. You can also get your copy of these here. Initial Response Email  One of them that’s most important is the initial response email. I’m using Honeybook to send all these emails. So when […]

Let’s talk about the business side of the workflow, for what to do after you photograph a wedding: the exact email template I used to send a couple days after their wedding. This email includes an expected gallery delivery time. I also share my master file which helps me keep all my wedding clients organized […]

What to do BEFORE a Wedding for Photographers: If you are wondering what to do on the business side when preparing for a wedding, this is the black post for you. I am outlining the process of preparing and making sure you have all the information you need so you feel confident photographing a wedding. […]

In this video I go over my complete photography workflow. From how I organize files on an external hard drive to how I cull photos using different softwares, to getting things ready for the editor, to uploading to the final gallery, to exporting and prepping photos for the blog. Having a solid workflow is essential […]

If you are a photographer who has ever thought: should I put this wedding in my portfolio? Should I not put it in my portfolio? This is for you! So the very first thing we need to address before we can answer this question is actually the portfolio structure. Portfolio Structure  There are two ways […]

Honeybook Smart Files are an incredible new resource for photography business owners, its a fresh, fast, and new way of doing things and I’m so excited to share it with you! What are Smart Files? So what smart files are is basically a faster way of getting your clients to book things with you. So […]

As a photography business owner, this subject actually came up early on in my business and I had to ask myself: should I have multiple contact forms on my website? Now after many years in business I have found the answer, which is: -it depends! You may be in a place in business where you […]

Throughout my years as a wedding photographer I have tried many different things with my contact form and I believe I know have the recipe for the best contact form for photographers. There are 12 things I think every wedding photographer should have in their contact form. What is a Contact Form? A contact form […]

2022 Year in Review by Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer Samia || 2022 was one for the books. It was a busy spring season, restful summer, and insane fall season. By numbers, I photographed 23 weddings this year, 16 engagement sessions, 8 elopements, and had 12 portrait sessions. What a year! I always say how grateful I […]

There are so many beautiful wedding venues in Virginia, and the Clifton Inn is definitely an all time favorite. It is the perfect venue to make your own, and it’s almost like a playground for us wedding photographers! From the getting ready spaces, to the beautiful front lawn for your ceremony, to a gorgeous and […]