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October 11, 2013

Winery & Wedding Styled Shoot (Part I) – Katy and Marc

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to take part in a styled shoot by The Style Collaborative at the stunning Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia called ‘Berry Much in Love.’ With three incredibly lovely and photogenic couples serving as our models, we had the opportunity to visit different areas of the winery as we took our photographs. I can’t wait to share the results of that awesome evening. With so many photos to share, I will be presenting the images in four parts. Part I = Katy & Marc. What I loved most about photographing Katy and Marc was watching the way they look at each other…so sweetly and so in love. Enjoy the following images of the ethereal Katy and Marc.

Thank you to the following vendors for helping make the day happen:

Creative Concept and Co-Host: The Style Collaborative
Event Planning and Co-Host: Sweetface Events
Cake: Sweets by E
Dresses: Soliloquy Bridal
Florist: Creations in Bloom
Hair and Makeup Artist: Alison Harper & Co.
Venue: Stone Tower Winery
Sponsors: H-B Photo Packaging; Leather Craftsmen; Pixifi

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September 2, 2013

Wedding Portraits: Bluemont Vineyard – Bluemont, Virginia

I am so excited to share these photos. I have been beyond fortunate to get to assist an awesome local film photographer, Julie Massie, at a couple of her weddings. It is so cool to get to watch her work. She and her second-shooter, her husband Chris, have such a great harmony while they work. Julie is so good under pressure. She always remains calm and collected, which in turn helps to keep the bride, groom and the rest of the bridal party calm too, which then allows for the type of beautiful photographs that she produces. Her images are so bright and romantic and emotive. I learn from her just by watching her and I feel pretty darn privileged to get to do that. During the last wedding that I worked with her, I had the opportunity to take some photos at the same time that she was doing portraits (thank you, Julie!!). Most of the photos that I am sharing here were taken with film and a few are digital images. Can you tell which ones are which?? :)

I really can’t say enough about Julie. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is so kind, caring and generous. You must do yourself the favor and check out her work (website and blog) and you will see why. Total inspiration.

And this last photo comes from a moment after the wedding. When I was leaving Bluemont Vineyard, there was this tiny little bridge that I crossed. As I was crossing it, the sun was just at the perfect point to give me a total Pride & Prejudice moment…so I had to document it of course. :)

August 23, 2013

Kevin, Lindsay and Clyde: Annapolis, Maryland

On a sunny and warm evening, Kevin, Lindsay, Clyde and I took a walk through downtown Annapolis. Stopping by the harbor first, then walking through the cozy little streets, we had a great time chatting and taking photos. It was so sweet to see the way Kevin and Lindsay are with each other. You can clearly tell they are a couple who likes to laugh and have fun and Clyde fits in perfectly.

Oh, and walking through the streets, I have never seen a dog get more attention then Clyde did, but then how could he not with a face like this:
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Cute couple!
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November 24, 2012

Victoria and Jeff: Washington, D.C.

I had so much fun photographing Jeff and Victoria as we walked around some of their favorite spots in Washington, D.C. A super kind, easygoing and incredibly photogenic couple, I loved witnessing and photographing their love for each other and for their adopted city.

Starting out in the hip U Street area (home of the famous Ben’s Chilli Bowl), we had fun walking around some of their favorite spots. Then we headed to the iconic Lincoln Memorial for some really lovely dusk images. Gorgeous couple, awesome architecture and the Washington Memorial in the background…what else could you ask for. Thank you so much, Jeff and Victoria, for giving me the the opportunity to capture your love for each other and for your city.