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This hammiest of sandwiches started full-time daycare today and mama and dada can’t deal!! He ran into his classroom like he owned the place and didn’t bat an eye at us leaving. Such a social lil’ cuss! So proud of him and I don&r
Excited to share some of my favorite snapshots from last month’s photoshoot with @themalin. A coworking space seriously has no business being this sexy 😮‍💨🙌🏻 This new location in Washington, D.C. spans over 20,000 sq ft and your boy re
Thinking back to this incredible assignment for @zoefeldmandesign and @framebridge. So many career firsts and still so incredibly proud of and grateful for this collection of work ❤️🖼️🔨 Design: @zoefeldmandesign In collaboration with @framebridge
There’s constant buzz on the internet chattering about what’s in and what’s out in the world of interior design. This is your gentle reminder that your home should reflect you. Your travels, your passions, your family, the way you a
New work for one of my favs @guildproperties! I love working with Gaby because she fully trusts my artistry and lets me run wild and free with my lighting. That freedom is what lets me go beyond a simple snap and actually build a narrative - layerin
I’ve been back to this project three separate times over two years to capture spaces as they finish. Here’s a few shots from my most recent visit…. wowza! Also I’ve been really hooked on Sienna Spiro’s new album. That
It’s been a couple years since I’ve had the time to commit to shooting something for me. No lining up verticals, no adjusting lights, no futzing around with tripods and light stands, no brief - just me and my camera in hand, shooting the
A lil’ kitchen & powder bath combo packed with a lot of soul. Galley kitchens are notoriously difficult to photograph, and I imagine even more difficult to design and build. @guildproperties knocked it out of the park (per usual) and creat
Congrats to the ladies of @chainbridgedesign for their placement in the May 2026 issue of @northernvirginiamag! 🙌🏻 Seeing my images in print never gets old, and I’m thankful to have a small part in helping my clients’ work be seen on a
Which room are you choosing to burrow in? I would happily plant my butt on any of those sofas. Design: @karltonkellyinteriors Photos: @ianmichelman