Cherry Blossoms | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer

When I heard it was going to snow on the cherry blossoms, which only bloom for a little bit of time each year (and generally long after it's stopped snowing), I got very, very excited.  When I couldn't convince any of my friends or clients to get out this morning, I decided to go myself.  Sometimes you have to be your own bride. Arlington wedding photographer In the end, I was glad I couldn't talk anyone into it because the one inch we were supposed to get was far closer to a dusting and had melted off by the time we got down there at 9am.  My vision was dashed and the sun was out - not what I had in mind!  But since we were out there in our wedding gear, we decided to go for it anyway. To get my husband in the shot, we set up a tripod and used my remote.  One of my best (and cheapest) photography investments. bride and groom under the cherry blossoms in washington, dc cherry blossoms at hains point - bride and groom cherry blossom bridal session Bridal session with pink cherry blossoms Bride under the cherry blossom trees bridal session on hains point in washington, dc bride and groom under the cherry blossoms We've got about one week left of cherry blossoms before this show hits the road for one more year. If you'd like to schedule a portrait or bridal session, get in touch with me now!

Janet & Michael: Married! | McLean, VA

The fantastic Cassidy DuHon had me out to second shoot Janet and Michael's relaxed, intimate wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner. bride and groom light ceremony candles I loved how they incorporated their children into the ceremony, with a beautiful candle-lighting symbolizing everyone coming together.  It is the fate of the second shooter to hang with the groom but I don't mind - I love the groom.  For instance, as soon as we stepped outside to take some portraits, Michael lit up an awesome pipe!  Finally, the kids at this wedding were fantastic.  Check the guy working on the kid mafia and the world's happiest baby.  As far as I can tell, babies love cameras.  Good times with this laid-back couple. all the ladies at the salon with bride zoe salon stylist working on the bride Check out this sweet tattoo. love tattoo And all the lovely ladies at Zoe Salon in the mall. ladies getting their hair done at zoe salon bride and daughter at salon wedding dress and perfume bride's slippers Janet's jewelry and her favorite book.  I can't remember what it is (!), but it was certainly well-loved. bride's jewelery and book groom smoking an awesome pipe groom portrait daughter of the bride getting ready bride during the ceremony stills from the wedding ceremony groom looking at bride janet and michael with bouquet flower girl crown and wedding cake topper chocolate wedding cake cutest baby ever laughing flower girl dancing around and playing with bouquet kids at the wedding everyone dancing at the wedding couples dancing at the wedding And my favorite picture of the day... sisters dancing Congratulations, Janet and Michael!