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Heading into your photo session with ZERO idea what to wear? GURL. Literally me. But for some reason when I’m not the one in front of the camera, I can pull together outfit ideas like it’s no big deal. And not only outfits: how about a photo session that’s outside the norm of person/couple + […]

Photo Session Outfit Inspo with Modcloth

hippie boho flower crown engagement session bear's den bluemont virginia

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I think in a former life I was a hippie. I just love the whole granola, yoga, spiritual, flowy dress, peace and love, jam band, flower crown sort of vibe. Even though I live my life as a sort of awkward nerd type, deep down I think I’ve got a little of that boho vibe […]

Boho Summer Engagement Session at Bear’s Den Overlook

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For nearly a year, I’ve been doing bi-monthly photos for Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio’s subscription box service, Finch Box. I subscribed to Finch Box from the start and even though I know what’s in the boxes (because I’m shooting them a month earlier), I still look forward to getting mine in the mail. But […]

April Finch Box Photos

LEL Jewelry Product Photography

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When Ellie Lees graduated from RISD with her degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing, she began working at a custom jewelry shop, learning the trade for over ten years. Eventually she decided to go out on her own, and so LEL Jewelry was born. All of Ellie’s jewelry is made by her, using custom designs she […]

Product Photos: LEL Jewelry

Petite Loulou Cafe Brand Photography

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Earlier this year I had the joy of working with one of my favorite local establishments again. Petite Loulou Creperie + Bar À Vins in Purcellville, VA, is nearly a year old and has already become a hugely popular spot for all ages. Anytime I walk in to Petite Loulou and see owner Dusty’s smiling […]

Brand Photos: Petite Loulou Creperie + Bar à Vins

Paris on film

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**Scroll down to learn about how you can visit Paris with me in September!** In one of my previous posts, I talked about my new love of shooting film on my travels. It’s freeing to leave the heavy digital body behind and just carry my lightweight film camera + one lens. And with only 36 […]

Traveling with Film: Paris, April 2018

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Salut! I’ve recently returned from another trip to Paris (does that make me sound worldly or pretentious? Either way I don’t care, because #lifelongdreamscomingtrue) and while I’ve got thousands of digital images to continue editing, my film scans are back! I recently got into shooting on film while traveling thanks to my good friend and […]

Traveling with Film

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That said, my bright-eyed dreams of being a California girl inspire my art from every angle. As a professional photographer I can't bring palm trees and warm sunsets to Virginia in January, but I can let those things play a role in my artwork.

I tend to favor a mix of pastel and bright colors reminiscent of southern California and the 1960s, wildflowers that might have been found in a hippie's flower crown, and lettering that has a little bit of flair to keep it whimsical.

Hi, I'm Alicia. 

In reality, I live hours from the ocean and my skin is pretty damn pale.

In my head, I'm a coastal girl with salty hair and sun-kissed skin.