Wedding and engagement session photography, advice, inspiration, travel, and behind the scenes work from L Hewitt
It’s July 4th! The day of America’s independence. I spent the day welcoming refugees from Kabul into their new home and couldn’t help but reflect on how this country can be so amazing sometimes. And, considering that I am fortunate enough to be a DC Wedding Photographer, I just so happen to have many captivating […]
“Involuntarily I glanced seaward—and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been at the end of a dock” -F. Scott Fitzgerald Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Hotel is one of storied history dating back over a century. What was once a recreational pier that served as a beacon to immigrants […]
My clients often tell me they love how I incorporate architecture, the old-world spirit, and romance of a space in their photos. I’m lucky, because Baltimore is home to a large number of luxurious wedding venues that will transport you to a world of old-fashioned romance. From museums and libraries to 19th century mansions passed […]
This is it. The big one. But for a job this important to proceed with both glamor and ease, you’re going to need to call in a fixer. A professional. Someone with a very particular set of skills. A wedding planner. As a proper wedding vet (350+ weddings in over a decade of experience) I’m […]
A Venice Engagement Shoot Filled with Vintage Glamour and Rockstar Intrigue David and Kelley’s cinematic and painterly “Jagger-esque” -inspired shoot in the meandering mystical, old-world of Venice. After Covid, I can’t help but think about how I can make my life lush and luxuriant with romance and imagination. If I’m going to live, I want […]
You know those people who are effortlessly cool and still laid-back and fun? That’s Tory and Drew. Their wedding—a hybrid of classic style, bohemian touches, and playful fall floral and industrial elements—felt like an organic extension of who they are as a couple. The stylish vision of this romantic wedding was brought into reality by […]
From planning the look of your pictures to picking out an outfit that pops—preparing for a photoshoot can be overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips (and a helpful timeline!) to make sure your photos are stunning and fun. A month or more before the shoot: Plan your vibe The first thing we do is discuss […]
I recently got off the phone with a former client who told me she had no clue what to expect on her wedding day because she’d never done this before. She didn’t even realize how much she didn’t know. I realized how common this is for my clients, so it’s become my aim to educate […]
There’s a french concept with no real translation in English that makes me long for distant city streets. The word is Flâner – or to aimlessly wander. The joy of discovery – the secret cafes – the beautiful little houses we wish we could see ourselves in ( baguette and fresh eggs and jam toast […]
An album is a special part of your family history. It’s a beautiful piece of art that preserves your legacy. It’ll be treasured by your family. You may have heard this stuff before. For a long time, I was NOT into talking up albums, thinking it was sales-y and was counter to my mission of […]