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Emily & Matt | Bluemont Vineyard Wedding

Emily and Matt together make up one of the sweetest couples I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They’re cheerful and funny and delightful and I was really happy to celebrate with them and document their wedding day. They got married at the gorgeous Bluemont Vineyard, in a very pleasant break from all this cold Spring we’ve been having. It rocked.

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They got ready at the very fancy George Washington Hotel in Winchester, Virginia. And then for kicks we walked around the block and played with some run-down-looking warehouse stuff and brick and things. I roll like that.

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Big shout-out to Porter for coming to help me with this wedding.

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Then we scooted onto Bluemont to take in the views and get these two hitched and stuff.

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I don’t know I’ve ever seen two people have more fun at their ceremony.

tobiahApril 1, 2013 - 5:22 pm

Wonderful photographs! You captured the joy, fun and laughter so so well!

Dale LempaApril 2, 2013 - 9:03 am

Cute couple, cute wedding, and awesome photography.

StephenApril 2, 2013 - 12:12 pm

aahhhhhh yeah!!!!!! awesomeness all over!!!!!

Terri Ingwell SilvermanApril 2, 2013 - 6:58 pm

Beautiful Photographs.. Everyone looks soo happy..lots of smiles everywhere. Congratulations.

Joan Kroeger JessupApril 2, 2013 - 7:08 pm

What a wonderful day! Love the shoes…his and hers! Matt’s hair goes so well with the bricks and the large hotel painting…Andrea, you look so happy and fabulous. This is giving me inspiration to get working on the details of our Mother’s Day wedding in Yosemite! Love is in the air!

Lisa CarpenterApril 2, 2013 - 9:52 pm

It’s hard to believe they are all “grown up” and married and stuff… :)
Their love and everyone’s joy for them really shines through in the photos.

Jan KroegerApril 2, 2013 - 10:53 pm

Fantastic Day, wonderful photos. I could just hear the laughter. Happy Happy Joy!

Dona Julian SpillaneApril 3, 2013 - 2:00 pm

What a wonderful joyous day for all! Best wishes to the happy couple. Love the photo of Emily’s parents dancing- such happiness. (from Didi’s college chum).

JohnApril 8, 2013 - 1:41 pm

Some really nice photos there, love the black and white photos and the photo in front of the old building

Rob DodsworthApril 9, 2013 - 1:50 pm

This looks like it was really fun to shoot. A really happy day, you’ve captured some really special moments!

Scenes from the Rally for Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court

Today is a big day in our nation’s history. I am optimistic and hopeful that the Supreme Court will come down on the right side of history by overturning Prop 8 and DOMA when they make their ruling in a few months. Today they heard testimony on California’s Prop 8. I can’t tell you how disappointed I was in my old home for showing such homophobia and discrimination, but now the Supreme Court has taken up the issue and has the opportunity to make it right for all those who suffer because they love someone of the same sex. I was at the rally this morning in front of the Supreme Court, joining my voice in support of love and marriage and against bigotry and hatred.

D.C. isn’t always a perfect place to live, but it is an honor and a privilege to be able to witness history unfold so close to me.

ElissaMarch 26, 2013 - 1:20 pm

Amazing.

AnniMarch 26, 2013 - 1:22 pm

Love these!

Serena SevertsonMarch 26, 2013 - 1:46 pm

So awesome that you were able to join in on this! Love it! :)

MaggieMarch 26, 2013 - 2:33 pm

Awesome shots! It was great seeing you!

Funnelcloud RachelMarch 26, 2013 - 6:07 pm

Go, Amber, Go! Great photos and documentation! It amazes me, too, that this is even an issue, especially in 2013. The world needs more love!