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Barbarah Perttula Photography for the luxurious yet down to earth couples, for the ones who leave room for moments to happen…

savoring life's intense moments through Wedding + Engagement Portraits

29/01/2025

24/01/2025

crazy thought, maybe we like winter. adds *plan more studio sessions during the winter* on her list of goals.

marissa made this studio dream session come to life! it’s been sweet watching her become a mama. beautiful person through and through!

23/01/2025

is a dream to work with. so much talent and creativity in her designs!

and as much as I’m yearning for warmer weather I’m also reminded of what it was like shooting while pregnant in 100+ degrees from this day 😮‍💨 so you can find me appreciating winter a little longer than usual. ❄️

21/01/2025

always a fan of champagne towers 🍾 🥂

19/01/2025

if I were to tell you that I’m not sure how we got here, you might not believe me, but it’s true. it feels just like yesterday I was starting this little business and now I get to do it with my husband, whom if you’ve met know is just an amazing and wonderful person.

we don’t choreograph love stories. we capture and collect all the little stories, small and big moments, to then filter them with our editorial sensitivity into a curated love story in photographs that is uniquely yours.

in 2025, we hope to:
• grace the walls of more ornate cathedral halls and gardens worldwide
• study the details of more of your decadent gowns
• be wowed by more couture-like detailing
• celebrate artisanal jewels and the poetry of craftsmanship
• become students of the allure of slow

thank you for this recognition alongside so many talented people. 🤎

16/01/2025

excited to be going back to this beautiful venue on the eastern shore for an exciting Fall wedding this year!

Planning & Design: SRS Events

Florals: Love Blooms

Venue: The Oaks Waterfront Hotel

Rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co.

Linens: Stradley Davidson Linen Collective

Cakes: Liberty Baking Co.

Stationery: Made by Victoria Laine

Vintage Car: Concours Vintage Limousine

Hair: Amie Decker Beauty

Makeup: Olivia Lo Makeup

Bridal Gown & Accessories: Love Couture Bridal

04/01/2025

every winter people ask if we’re busy with work and I tell them this is our slow season where we get to focus on rest, back end business stuff (ew taxes), and planning for the year. and every time, in that same breath, things ramp up and we find ourselves busy again 😂 and we’re grateful for that. for the last two years we’ve been trying to plan our year strategically (no shooting weddings around major holidays, taking a month off in the summer and winter, aim for only 2-3 weddings per month, etc…) and this year is no different except we might emphasize the rest part more. I hope you do the same. I hope you take time to enjoy life with your people. slow down. be. there’s no award for the busiest.

31/12/2024

a belated merry Christmas and a happy new year, friends! 🤎 we’ve been soaking up time with family and friends and today we’re on a road trip to see more family. hope you all had a great time being together with your loved ones! we’re excited for the new year! 🥂

19/12/2024

it was so fun having this huge field in the middle of dc to ourselves to create some magic moments with kati and matt 🌾

16/12/2024

as much as I enjoyed the snow yesterday I wouldn’t mind if I were back in Mexico instead 🪅 for this memorable welcome party for Erica and Zach 🪩

11/12/2024

the party before the party 🎉 🥂

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09/12/2024

cozy and sweet romance on an overcast day in the heart of georgetown. 🤎

08/12/2024

and it was on that night, we joined the alexis and lewis fan club. it was very obvious to see why they’re so loved and easy to celebrate, they go out of their way to make you feel seen. can’t wait to show you their showstopper wedding! 💫

20/11/2024

gearing up for our last wedding of the year and I’m always in awe how fast the year goes! enjoy these special frames of Emma and Aaron at the most magical place on earth. 🌾

08/11/2024

it’s the weekend! a few special frames with Emily and Ralph in Middleburg. 💫

07/11/2024

experienced the full beauty of the marshlands 🌾 with Emma and Aaron this past weekend—it was so easy to get lost in the quiet and intimate atmosphere of this place.

excited for your turn in July next year with ✨

27/09/2024

a very iconic first look with ryan and molly. 9.21.2024

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to be a kid again…but also kids give us great reminders to focus on what truly matters and they force you to slow down… #christmastime #christmasreel

next week we will be celebrating this sweet boy’s first Christmas. there’s something so special about a baby’s first, and even more special that it’s a holiday so meaningful to us as Christians. 🤎 “what child is this, who, laid to rest…” #babysfirstchristmas #newborn #newbornoutfit #januarybaby #babyclothes

heyyooo! I know you’re probably wondering, why post this happy-go-lucky video of me twirling in tulum in the midst of all this? - well, I’ve decided to keep showing up here for my couples (I’m still here, I’m still your photographer), my business, and for anyone who needs a reminder that while it may feel the world has stopped running and life has come to a screeching halt, THIS TOO SHALL PASS! It will end, there WILL be a time, hopefully soon, when the world begins to hum along again. so keep going with your work, keep showing up, even when it feels like everything else has come to a standstill. we may be homebound, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still find ways to GROW during this season!

my first engagement session of 2020 from a couple weeks ago with my October couple. gearing up for two more fun sessions this weekend to wrap up the first month of the year! I know the time will fly and October will be here to get these two married with @vieiraevents!

it’s wine and bach night! who do you think wins? #teamtyler

yesterday I took a break from emails and editing to push myself creatively and it was so worth the 2 1/2 hour drive to do this! I mean I saw Bambi on my drive😭😍(posted it in Story). These two were super fun and easy going + own the cutest shop in Richmond @modvincollection, check them out for all the free-spirited and monochrome stylish vibes, which are perfect for engagement sessions ladies! - Also got to learn from the super talented @hailes8 who made the whole day so fun and relaxing!

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Most days you can find me in yoga pants snuggling on the couch next to my husbabe, Matias, and our little babe, Lincoln, trying not to binge watch Netflix shows and dreaming of our next travel adventure. I am a wedding photographer, a plant lady, a brownie and food enthusiast, and a woman who always has her bags packed for the next adventrure. Our life here is short, so I believe in making it count, keeping it real, and always finding reasons to connect to people. I love snowboarding, creating a cozy home atmosphere, and gathering people over for a meal at my table.

My photography style is raw, real, and authentic. I will do anything to capture those candid moments between two people who are wildly crazy about each other. To me, the most important part of a wedding day is the beginning of a lifelong commitment between two people. And that’s what YOU need to be focused on! I will do whatever it takes to help make things run smoothly and light. Years from now, I want you to look at your wedding photos and and feel the love, laughter, and bliss all over again.