MINNA CIRINO
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This session came together quickly, but it marked an important transition for this family. As they prepared to move from the East Coast to the West Coast, they were also saying goodbye to a sailboat that had been part of so many everyday memories. Wanting to document this chapter before it closed, mom reached out […]

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Set along the peaceful waterfront of Occoquan River, this day unfolded at the River View in a way that felt both intimate and quietly refined. Planned by Grace and Virtue Events and Styled in Pride, the design was modern featuring black design elements. Soft autumn light filtered through trees and expansive windows, creating an atmosphere […]

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I don’t photograph very many maternity sessions, but when I have the opportunity to work with a past wedding couple—or with a couple whose story and style genuinely resonate with me—it feels especially meaningful to document this next chapter, and my evening with Emily and Taylor felt just that way. Set among the Carlyle House, […]

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Cherry blossom season in Old Town Alexandria always feels a little magical. We timed this family mini session during that brief stretch when the trees were in full bloom and spring was just beginning to show itself. We wandered brick sidewalks, paused beneath flowering branches, and let the moments unfold naturally — simple, relaxed, and […]

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As I continue revisiting my archives, this intimate wedding at Celebrations at the Bay stood out for its calm pacing and understated emotion. Photographed in 2021, it’s the kind of day that feels just as timeless now — rooted in stillness, connection, and quiet joy. The morning began at the bride and groom’s home, where […]

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Kelsey and Matthew were married on July 22, 2023, at the DC War Memorial in the heart of Washington, D.C., choosing an intimate civil ceremony shared with close family before their larger celebration in Italy. Officiated by a family friend—who also happens to be a judge—the ceremony felt deeply personal and quietly elegant, unfolding in […]