Back at The Anthem for my fourth year covering the We Are EMILY Gala with Emily’s List.
From the VIP reception to backstage moments, I spent the evening documenting the conversations, movement, and the in-between. But some of the best frames happen two minutes before the curtain call.
Photographing powerful women never gets old.
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The 2026 Marine Corps University Foundation Semper Fidelis Award Ceremony & Dinner.
A celebration of Mr. Bob Parsons and the impact he’s made, surrounded by Marine Corps leadership.
Always a privilege to be trusted in spaces like this.
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An evening that felt both timely and necessary.
I had the opportunity to document a Healthy Women gathering centered on perimenopause, an often overlooked phase of women’s health. The openness and honesty in the room made it especially impactful.
These are the kinds of spaces that remind me how powerful well-curated events can be not just in how they look, but in what they open up.
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An eye-opening evening with @healthywomenorg , grounded in real conversation around perimenopause.
Thank you @bondeventsdc for such a meaningful experience.
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Back for year two capturing BlackRock’s Infrastructure Summit dinner and reception. A strong, well-produced evening all around.
A standout panel led by Erin Andrews with Dawn Staley, Peyton Manning, and Marcus Freeman.
Always good to be back in the room.
Honored to capture BlackRock’s Infrastructure Summit dinner and reception for the second year in a row.
Amazing panel hosted by Erin Andrews featuring Dawn Staley, Peyton Manning and Marcus Freeman.
Always a well-executed evening—means a lot to be invited back.
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Another incredible opportunity with @getplateddc capturing the behind-the-scenes moments and elevated details of this Rolls Royce event at the National Air and Space Museum.
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GW Law Schools Barristers Ball at the Library of Congress.
Still blown away by that evening.
Grateful to be in the mix of such an amazing experience!
They had a time 📸 🫶🏾
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Last month, I had the honor of capturing the Cultivate Summit presented by @wacifdmv for the third consecutive year. It continues to be an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m truly grateful to my friends at @wacifdmv and @bondeventsdc for their ongoing trust and partnership!
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I love how this past year has stretched me into new rooms and new perspectives.
This time, I had the opportunity to document the intricate details and behind-the-scenes energy as Hosts Global prepared for the AMD Sales Kickoff gala and afterglow.
The precision. The coordination. The quiet moments before the doors open.
Grateful to continue expanding my scope and capturing the full story, not just the spotlight, but everything that makes it shine.
