the heart behind the lens

the things that make my heart happy, what I believe in & a glimpse of who I am.

about monica

Since 2015 as a Virginia wedding photographer, I have a passion for hyping up my brides on their wedding day. Making them feel beautiful, confident and secure in front of the camera when they ordinarily never see themselves center stage. How they light up when they see their bridal portraits or how beautiful they are in their engagement session portraits after sharing they've never felt prettier.

I've been there. After two kids, I'm not the same person I was before in every single way. Times I looked at myself in the mirror and didn't enjoy the body I was in. And it's not an epiphany I had, but it's been working making other women feel beautiful and helping them realize how beautiful they are... helps me find the little things that I love about myself and recognizing how multifaceted we are as humans and how incredible our bodies are. It led me here to boudoir where I can really create art that's you. Refined, timeless, modern, romantic.

Meet Monica:

states I've been to - only 15 more to go!

35

how many dogs we have at home (husky shout out)

1

cups of coffee prepare me for the day ahead.

2

I have yet to find a place I haven't enjoyed traveling to. Several countries & half the US down, and a whole bucket list to go!

TRAVELING

A whirlwind love story that has turned into 6 years of marriage & adventure together. Living his best dad life, the better chef between us and my favorite person to laugh with.

MY BEST FRIEND

One large caramel swirl iced coffee, cream & sugar, less ice is my go to drink and you can't change my mind that DD > Starbucks.

DUNKIN DONUTS

Wild & wonderful, my two children light up my world, while simultaneously destroying my living room.

MY KIDS

What I love Most:

I believe at the heart of it all...

that equality is for all, regardless of race, gender or sexuality. Love is always welcome and fully celebrated here.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe at the heart of it all...

that your boudoir session is for YOU. Admiring yourself for the gorgeous human you are, flaws and beauty and all.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe at the heart of it all...

that there's something special about 35mm film with the color & grain that gives me a dreamy nostalgic feeling.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe at the heart of it all...

I'm there to capture the joy and utter bliss of your love in the way that is a reflection of who you both really are together. Joyful, genuine & authentically you.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

new york city

One of my favorite places in the world:

amaretto sour

Favorite cocktail:

type 9 with an 8 wing

Talk Enneagram to me:

the squeals of delight

My favorite part of a boudoir session is:

taylor's version

Currently listening to...

hit up dunkin donuts

Before every session, I...

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coffee creamer

I use too much...

classical architecture 

I absolutely adore:

at the dessert table

At weddings you can find me:

one republic & the script

Favorite concert (so far):

skydiving!

Next on the bucket list:

comfy cardigans

I basically live in...

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