About Me

Welcome to my corner of the world.

I’m Quinn — mother to my greatest joy, Naomi — and the artist behind The Velvet Hour Photography. I’m an army brat with a deep love for music, a pho enthusiast, a holistic soul, and a lifelong observer of human connection. By fate, divine intervention, or pure devotion to craft, I am a self-taught photographer serving the DMV.

With over sixteen years of professional experience — including more than a decade in the wedding industry — I have built my work around one belief:

Love is in the details.

With a soulful, photojournalistic approach, my work is less about performance and more about presence — the stillness before a vow, the soft exhale after “I do,” the way hands find one another without thinking. Photography, for me, is both art and service. It allows me to witness sacred moments and preserve them with care, intention, and professionalism.

Specializing In:

⟐ Intimate Avant-Garde Weddings & Elopements
⟐ Intimate Event Photography
⟐ Commercial & Brand Storytelling
⟐ Select Seasonal Lifestyle Sessions

Love Notes

Carlos + Darien

“Quinn was so easy to work with! She thoroughly answered all of our questions before we signed our contract, including a phone call. My favorite part of her service was that she was not an overly-invasive photographer. She wasn't in our faces the entire day but rather let us enjoy our wedding and have fun. She took the time to say goodbye to us before leaving the wedding which was especially nice. After the wedding, she had a quick turnaround time on providing us some photos from the wedding and fully disclosed the timeline for our finished photos.”

Your Investment in

Professional Photography

Whether you are exchanging vows or gathering loved ones for a meaningful celebration, your moments deserve to be documented with intention, artistry, and care. At Velvet Hour Photography, I take pride in offering not only beautiful, thoughtfully crafted imagery, but a seamless and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Please explore the offerings below to learn more about the services available.

Schedule your wedding consultation today!

Overview

Event Photography

Interested in setting up a consultation? Fill out this short questionnaire and let’s discuss your event in more detail!

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Curated 2026 Graduation Portrait Sessions

Graduate sessions with The Velvet Hour are curated to feel polished, intentional, and unmistakably you — blending natural beauty with editorial elegance to commemorate your accomplishment with care and confidence.

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Visual Story Teller

Short story: I take pictures, all the time, for a living, and for fun! Check out the latest and keep up with me on my blog!