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Monthly Archives: October 2011

10.31.11

Two previews | DC engagement photographer

I had the great pleasure of working with two exceptional couples today, both of whom really turned it out for their sessions.  I’ve got a little preview up for both of them, but you can look too.  First up, Karen and David, who gave me the Meridian Hill Park tour and showed me its many delights.  I am so looking forward to their upcoming winter wedding.

engagement photography at meridian hill park

And I’ve also got a preview for Monica and Adam, who braved the ridiculously-frigid-for-October wind coming off the Potomac to take a spin around Roosevelt Island with me at the necessary but slightly painful hour of 8 a.m.  We had absolutely stunning light for almost the entire session and it was cool getting to see a new place so close to home.

engagement photographer at roosevelt island

More to come from these rad couples.

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10.28.11

Lauren & Shaun: Married! | Reston Town Center

When I walked into the hotel room where Shaun and his guys were getting ready, I had just one thought: man hurricane. Seconding for the ever-amazing Cassidy DuHon, I had the privilege (as I almost always do) of hanging with the guys while they laughed, drank and tied their bowties. The energy just kind of flowed from there – through their lovely ceremony at the St. John Neumann Catholic Church and on into their reception with an incredible band. Plus, clearly, it’s hard to take a bad picture of these two.

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Everybody got ready and Lauren and Shaun held their reception at the Reston Hyatt.

guys getting ready at reston hyatt

groomsmen at reston hyatt

ring bearer before the ceremony

little boys getting ready for the wedding

getting ready pictures at reston hyatt

guys getting ready at reston hyatt

st john neumann priest

wedding ceremony at st john neumann catholic church

wedding ceremony at catholic church with baptismal font

walking down the aisle after wedding ceremony

exit from church with bubbles

little boy signing guest book

little kid with window reflections

mother of the groom entrance

father of the bride

Now normally I quadtych these dancing-type shots to death, but this wedding deserves full-size versions. What a great party!

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10.27.11

Tiffany & Tony: Engaged! | Great Falls, VA

Tiffany and Tony are completely rad people.  The only thing you need to know is that they are getting married in New Orleans, even though they live here in DC.  If you know me, you know I love NOLA and left a piece of my heart there and whatnot.  One doesn’t get to spend five years in that city without getting hooked.

We rolled on up to Great Falls, VA to get some of that fall color action.  I hadn’t been there before and – dang – they are not kidding about those falls being “great.”  I had so much fun running around with these two.  And let me also publicly state that Tiffany is a freakin’ champ because I made her climb over all kinds of rocks and things in heels and she totally pulled it off and no one fell.  No, not even me.

fall color engagement photography

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