I was thinking about this concept today as I was working on my huge project of updating my brand (more details coming soon!) and it occurred to me that it had been awhile since I’d really sat down and thought about my photography. I know…tortured artist coming out here. But seriously. I’d like to think that while I’m in the business of photographing life’s important moments, I’m also in some way inspiring something in people through my imagery.
So I decided I wanted to find out…what (if anything) does my photography inspire within other people?
A few years ago I did this exercise where I asked my close friends and family to come up with 3 words that described how they felt when they looked at my images. I think it’s time to do it again, but this time, I want to pose the question to the universe, i.e. the vast void that is the web and see what comes back to me.
So consider the question asked: What are 3 words that describe how you feel when you look at my photography?
(Fingers crossed that at least one person answers. I know I have blog stalkers out there!!! Now is the time to finally comment!)
I would describe Maurizio and Maria as my cutest couple of the season. When I sat down to meet with them to talk about their fall wedding at Glen Echo Park, my heart started racing. One of the coolest venues in town – Glen Echo. An awesome color scheme filled with bright, turquoise blues. An adorable couple. And….a vespa. Well, I was in love.
I met Maurizio and Maria in Georgetown for their engagement session and we had an incredible time. Of course, the vespa HAD to be incorporated into the session. That combined with some delicious fro-yo from sweetgreen, brightly colored walls and alleyways and an awesome couple who is so much fun to hang out with made for one of my favorite engagement sessions in awhile!
And my love affair with this couple and their vespa is only beginning…we’ve still got a wedding ahead of us!
Cheers and Happy Friday!
Okay, I might describe them as adorable, but they are also smoking hot in this photo!
So cute!
I heart this series.
Probably my favorite from the day
Look at those smiles! They are too cute!
Everyttime I’m around this couple, my mood instantly picks up. They are such high energy, fun-loving, enthusiastic people and it’d be an understatement to say that I’m excited for their wedding this fall. I posted a sneak peek of Gayle and Jenna’s engagement session a few weeks ago. While the nighttime photos are still my favorites from the day, we started out in the late afternoon with some gorgeous sunlight at Meridian Hill Park that I wanted to share with everyone as well.
Cheers!
Meridian Hill Park is sooooo beautiful.
LOVE this photo of Jenna. She is so stunning.
The only way to describe CJ and Martina is perfection. They are just the most perfect couple I’ve ever met – seriously. They have it all. Not only are they two of the most kind, caring and generous individuals I’ve ever met, they are both drop dead gorgeous and one of the sexiest, hottest couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing.
Yesterday was absolutely amazing in so many ways and I can’t wait to share all of the photos from the day with you, but for now, a few portraits that grabbed me immediately when I was looking through the images created yesterday.
Enjoy St. Lucia Martina and CJ!
Amira and Phil are such a fun, relaxed couple. The morning of their engagement session, Phil was actually in a minor fender bender with another car, but he showed up to the session cool, calm and collected and ready to have some fun! I think that says a lot about a person when they are able to put something out of their mind and just focus on what’s in front of them. I often wish I had more of that quality in myself!
We met in Chinatown early on an extremely HOT and humid Tuesday morning…and when I say early, I mean early. It was like 6:45 am, which for me, is pretty early to not only be out of bed, but on location ready to shoot (let’s not kid ourselves, there’s a reason I’m a wedding and portrait photographer versus a landscape photographer – my body simply doesn’t enjoy getting out of bed before sunrise)! But every time I do wake up early enough to see the sun rising over the Potomac as I’m driving into downtown DC, a calm washes over me and it’s always worth it.
Yes, waking up at 5:30 am is difficult, but so worth it for natural, beautiful light such as this.
Ah! Love this one!
This is such a great photo of these two!
Martina and CJ are tying the knot in just 2 days. They have an amazing wedding planned with a simple, outdoor ceremony at the Netherlands Carillon overlooking the breathtaking backdrop of downtown DC, followed by their reception at Top of the Town. I’ve been looking forward to the wedding all season and it’s finally here! The one sad thing about the wedding is that Aubrey, their adorable weiner dog will not be attending the wedding, but I got to spend plenty of time with her when I met up with Martina and CJ a few weeks back for their engagement session in Old Town.
Take a look.
Check out page 43 in the new fall issue of GetMarried Magazine, which hit newsstands today, to read about the popularity of boudoir photography. I’m excited to be a part of the article because boudoir photography is something I absolutely adore and would encourage any woman to try at least once in her lifetime for the experience!
As a photographer, when you are in the right place, at the exact right time, the stars align and you can end up with something amazing. After driving around in circles for a good 15-20 mins, that’s exactly what happened at Jenna and Gayle’s engagement session…
I have puppy fever. Bad. I’ve been looking at adoptable puppies online for over a year now but with my work schedule, I know that the timing isn’t right. So I keep waiting. And waiting. And waiting. So when Alex asked if she could bring Ellie, her beautiful white lab to the engagement session, I was like “YES!!!!!”
Ellie is such a sweet, lovable, energetic dog with a big personality. I think she takes after her owners. She is super energetic, which made the session a bit more challenging, but so worth it. We played all afternoon in Old Town, Alexandria until we were all tired and exhausted. It was a good – no GREAT – day and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly sad that Ellie won’t be at the wedding, but that’s okay. As I said, Ellie takes after her owners and the positive, fun energy that Andy and Alex bring is contagious and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this fall at the Thomas Birkby House.
So without further ado, meet Ellie.
The whole family.
I love this photo of Alex. Her expression says it all.
Alex and Andy are quirky to say the least. I have no idea what Andy is doing in this photo, but I love it!
The sweeter, softer side
One misturn down a wrong street and we were standing in front of this incredible tree. Happy mistakes are the best.
AWWW!!!!!
Andy trying to hide their PDA from me...
...but I caught them.
I heart.
Andy, Alex's and my favorite image from the day. It was unanimous.
Shelley and Jason are planning a gorgeous fall wedding at Bluemont Vineyard that I am beyond excited about. I adore vineyards and think they make the perfect backdrop for a wedding (or simply a lazy Sunday afternoon of wine tasting). For their engagement session, we decided to go a bit less scenic and met up in Old Town, Alexandria for an afternoon of sun, fun and railroad tracks. Take a look.
Yup. Shelley has a captivating stare.
So Cute.
LOVE this set of images. This is Jason and Shelley's personalities to a T...
This last one was captured by Chris Rioux who is photographing their wedding with me. He came along for the session and grab this great photo, perfect for an ending to a fun-filled afternoon.
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