Wedding photographer based in washington d.c. area
serving the DMV. 2016
Murray Hill Events Wedding Guide | Fall Wedding in Leesburg, VA | Virginia Farm Weddings
Some wedding days feel beautiful. Others feel quietly magical—like this wedding at Murray Hill Events in Leesburg, Virginia. Nothing about this farm wedding felt overly styled. Instead, the beauty came from the little moments: golden leaves drifting softly across the lawn and a rainbow filtering through the glass, gently illuminating the bride’s face.
And then, a small detail —a ladybug resting briefly on her dress, a fleeting symbol of luck. Moments like these aren’t planned. But the space for them? That absolutely is.
The reason this day felt so effortless wasn’t luck—it was time. The couple built a timeline that allowed the day to breathe. And because of that, we weren’t rushing from one moment to the next—we were present enough to notice them.
What they did right:
1. A full pre-ceremony photo window (3–4 hours)
This allowed us to capture:
- Details in calm, natural light
- Individual portraits without pressure
- First look + couple’s portraits
- Family photos before the ceremony
Result: After the ceremony, they were free to walk, to talk, to soak in the moment—and that’s why we have breath time to notice the rainbow light.
2. Built-in buffer time (this is everything)
There was no tight, back-to-back scheduling.
Result:
- When it lightly rained → no stress
- When moments ran long → no interruption
- When something unexpected appeared → we had time to capture it
3. Prioritizing golden hour (non-negotiable at Murray Hill)
Murray Hill’s landscape truly comes alive in the last hour before sunset. We stepped away for just 15–20 minutes, and that’s where:
- The golden leaves glowed
- The light softened
- The most emotional, editorial portraits happened
Wedding Vendors:
Photo: Villa Li Photography
Hair/Makeup: Best Face Artists
Flowers: Five Stemes Farm
Catering: Smokin Willy bbq
Cake and sweets: Dunn from Scratch
DJ: Dominion Wedding Entertainment
Wedding Venue
Murray Hill Events: Located in Leesburg, Virginia, it is a private estate known for its open landscapes and relaxed elegance. The property unfolds in layers: wide lawns, soft tree lines, and unobstructed skies that allow the light to move beautifully throughout the day. It offers couples space to design a wedding that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
Address: 42910 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone:(703) 777-1139
Planning Your Wedding?
If you’re planning a wedding at Murray Hill Events—or anywhere in Virginia, Washington, DC, or Maryland—I would love to help you create timeless, natural photographs that feel just as meaningful decades from now.
I photograph a limited number of weddings each year to provide every couple with a personalized experience. If you connect with this work, I’d love to hear more about your wedding day.
