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How to Look Natural in Wedding Photos (Even If You Feel Awkward)

If you’re worried about looking awkward in your wedding photos, you’re not alone. From posing tips to natural movement and connection cues, here’s exactly how to look relaxed, flattering, and genuinely like yourself in front of the camera.

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John F Kennedy Center & The REACH Winter Elopement Wedding | Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer

I was so excited when Shelby and Alec reached out to me to capture their intimate winter elopement at the John F. Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center/REACH is one of my favorite Washington D.C. wedding venues and portrait session locations, so I could’t wait to shoot here again. Shelby wore a timeless backless wedding dress, […]

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The Line Hotel | Modern Washington, DC Wedding

“I’ve never felt as good in my own skin as I do today,” Caleb said to me with teary eyes as I brought him up the elevator to see Krista for the first time. Krista and Caleb had a modern, yet classic wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, D.C. It was a beautiful day […]

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Kenndra & Kevin

First, I want to say thank you to Bethany Snyder for letting me second shoot for her! She is so thoughtful, understanding, and talented, and for these reasons I would not want to trade my first experience of second shooting a wedding with anyone else. I am so thankful for how patient and generous she […]

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MEET ANGELIKA

I love finding beauty in unconventional places. I always have.

As a young girl, I started playing around with my family's point-and-shoot camera. And I spent much of my free time looking for beauty in unconventional places. What started as a hobby eventually became a career. And 10 years later, my quest remains the same: To capture the beauty within—and around— us all. With warmth, kindness, and a refined, creative eye. 

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