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Marissa & Chris || Elkridge Furnace Inn Wedding Photography

Marissa and Chris are MARRIED! This Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding was one of my first “full” weddings back after the pandemic, and everything went so smoothly. Marissa and Chris were originally scheduled to wed in June, but rescheduled to August when COVID-19 hit. Elkridge Furnace Inn overlooks the Patapsco River, and is such a charming […]

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DC War Memorial Wedding Elopement || Marilyn & Matt

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of shooting an intimate wedding elopement at the DC War Memorial. Marilyn and Matt had big wedding plans for the summer, which all came to a screeching halt with COVID-19. They decided to tie the knot in an elopement ceremony at the DC War Memorial with just their […]

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Our Anniversary Photos- Captured with a Remote & Tripod!

Time for a personal post! I’m sharing our anniversary photos, which I was able to DIY at home without an extra set of hands. Read on for the backstory and some tips on capturing self-portraits with a remote and tripod… We had our five year wedding anniversary planned LAST YEAR- a trip to the Galapagos […]

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Inn at Perry Cabin Engagement Session || Jess & Chris

Sharing these darling engagement photos captured at the Inn at Perry Cabin today! Set in the idyllic town of Saint Michaels, Maryland, the Inn at Perry Cabin is an iconic coastal wedding venue. Made famous by the movie Wedding Crashers, the Inn at Perry Cabin oozes classic tradition and charm. It also happens to be […]

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Oak Canyon Nature Center || Anaheim Engagement Photography

Emily and Garrett are getting married at District Winery next year, but currently residing in Southern California for work and graduate school. I had the opportunity to capture their stunning engagement photos at Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim over the holidays. When searching for an enagement session location, Emily wanted foliage that is a […]

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District Winery Wedding in Washington, DC

Today I’m sharing this action-packed, LGBTQ wedding at District Winery in Washington, DC. I associate shot this wedding for my good friend Kuralay at 1001 Angles Photography in March, the last weekend before the pandemic hit. District Winery is an edgy, modern waterfront wedding venue, situated along the waterfront in Southwest DC. Having shot at […]

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Cherry Blossom Engagement in DC|| Bree & Robin

The 2020 cherry blossom season came early this year, only to be cut short by social distancing, and I am so grateful that we were able to make Bree and Robin’s cherry blossom engagement session happen! Their session brings so many smiles to my face because of their easy-going personalities…and because it’s the last time […]

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Summer Wedding at Great Marsh Estate

Sharing a few images from a summer wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia. I actually attended a wedding here as a guest a few weeks before this wedding took place, so it was interesting from both perspectives! The bride and groom exchanged private vows under the tree surrounded only by their closest family […]

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Amber & Willy || Cozy At-Home NoVA Engagement Session

I shot Amber and Willy’s engagement session in their new home in Chantilly. Y’all, every corner of this new home is Instagram GOALS. Their home has beautiful light, and is immaculately decorated. It made for the perfect snuggle session for these lovebirds, and I loved exploring all the nooks and crannies of their new house […]

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Coastal Summer Wedding || Inn at Perry Cabin Photographer

Today I’m throwing it back to this coastal summer wedding at the Inn at Perry Cabin. You may recognize this Eastern Shore venue from the movie Wedding Crashers (such a lighthearted, humorous watch!). Nestled away in the town of St. Michaels, the Inn at Perry Cabin is perfect for couples looking for laid back, effortless […]

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meet Winnie

Director, curator, documentarian, photographer, storyteller. Inspired by history, culture, and the stories that connect us.

My family immigrated to the United States as refugees, leaving their lives behind in search of a brighter future. With all their worldly belongings contained in the suitcases they carried, the scant photographs that crossed the ocean have served as a lifeline to stories untold, allowing me to piece together my family legacy, one image at a time. Decades later, I discovered photography as a medium to document my travels (37 countries and counting!) and encapsulate the joy and happiness that each new adventure brings.

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Currently booking for 2023 and 2024 weddings in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and beyond.