Old Town Alexandria Wedding Portraits: Angela and Tom

They met in Hong Kong while Tom was there on business for a couple of years.  He needed help putting together a PowerPoint presentation, and Angela was recommended by another co-worker.  He knew right away there was something special about her; she had an aura he was drawn to and couldn't explain.  Worried about dating her because he was more of a superior, it wasn't until Angela changed jobs to another company that Tom asked her out.  She thought it was as business friends, but by their third date she realized it was something more.  Their relationship stood the test of time when Tom moved back to the States.  They dated long distance for several months, until Angela was able to move and finally join him.  And just recently, they sealed their commitment to each other with an intimate courtyard ceremony, then asked if I would capture their wedded happiness during a portrait session in Old Town Alexandria.  I was honored to be able to do this for them, and to see just how happy they are together...

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Governor Calvert House Wedding: Erin + Daniel

I'd like to think he climbed a mountain for her.  Mt. Kilimanjaro, to be exact.  Shortly after Daniel and Erin met, Daniel went on a planned trip with his father to climb Africa's highest peak.  But for Daniel, the trip was fraught with trepidation.  And not for climbing the mountain itself, but because he was leaving behind this amazing girl and was worried about losing her to someone else while he was away.  At least, this was the story one of the bridesmaids told while Erin was getting ready at Governor Calvert House the morning of their wedding.  Turns out Daniel had nothing to worry about.  He got the girl, and on this day they were committing their lives to each other, to climb life's mountains together.

Erin and Daniel, I hope you're enjoying  your honeymoon in Hawaii!!  xo...

2nd photographer: Peter Bang
Venue: Governor Calvert House
Florist: Wood's Flowers
Hair Stylist: Up Do's for I Do's
Cake: Cakes and Confections


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Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session: Julie + Brandon

I asked her how she found me, and she said she had been following my work for a while and knew she wanted to hire me as soon as she got engaged.  And that right there is when I became smitten with Julie.  It's a photographer's dream to hear those words.  As for Brandon, well, he became smitten with Julie the first time he laid eyes on her.

Out playing pool with his roommate and roommate's cousin, the latter two were betting they could spot the other person's "type" if they saw them.  While this discussion took place, Julie, who wasn't even in the mood to go out that night but was eventually convinced otherwise, walked in with a friend.  Brandon stepped over to his roommate and his cousin, stating, "I can tell you exactly what my type is.  She just walked in the door."  Playing wingman, the cousin invited Julie and her friend over to play pool with them.

Julie didn't think much of it all night.  She actually thought Brandon's roommate was interested in her friend.  She didn't realize Brandon was actually interested in her.  And Brandon, almost forgetting to ask Julie for her number, ran out to the parking lot at the end of the night to catch up with Julie and suggest maybe they could go out some time.

The third time's the charm, as they say.  It wasn't until date #3 that Julie became interested in Brandon as more than just a friend.  It was their first "real date" where Brandon dressed up and they went out to a nice dinner.  He treated her like a lady, being a gentleman and opening doors for her.  He was unlike the guys she had dated before, and she knew he was a keeper.

Julie is a photographer herself, and it can be a little nerve-wracking photographing a peer.  But being around the two of them and enjoying getting to know them helped to ease my nerves.  They were fun and sweet, not only to each other, but to me as well.

Julie and Brandon, I'm so excited for your wedding at Bluemont Vineyard in September!  Until then, STAY GOLD!  ;)


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Baltimore Engineer's Club Wedding: Kimberly + Steve

It's their home.  Or, it used to be.  But they still have a fondness for Baltimore and all of its memories and charm, and in their hearts they still feel at home there.  The apartment building where Steve picked up Kimberly for their first date is about 7 blocks away from the Engineer's Club, and they spent many date nights down at Fells Point.  And with the Engineer's Club being steeped in history, and Steve being a huge history buff, this was the perfect venue for their special day.  

Kimberly got ready in a quiet calm as her sweet bridesmaids gushed over how amazing she looked.  And that calm exterior remained until she saw Steve for the first time.  They opted for a first look, which I love, so they could have plenty of time for portraits before the ceremony.  And during this intimate moment shared just between the two of them, Kimberly's calmness broke into soft tears of joy and happiness at seeing her groom for the first time.  And in a way that only he could, Steve comforted her and loved her.  And it was this way throughout the rest of the day - the exchanges between them were a language of their own love for each other.

Kimberly's beautiful bouquet was comprised of white roses and peonies, and she chose these classy Stuart Weitzman heels for her wedding shoes.  

Looking stunning in her Modern Trousseau gown...

And the portraits - we had plenty of time to walk around outside for some wonderful photos, not having to rush and get them done during cocktail hour.  It made for a truly enjoyable session!

Kimberly found these milk glass vases and bought several of them in different shapes and sizes.  She asked Fleur de Lis to create different arrangements for each - whatever she thought suited the vases best, and she ended up with some unique and beautiful arrangements to place throughout the cocktail and dinner tables.

I love this glance Kimberly's father stole just as they reached the chuppah.

As Kimberly read her vows and became choked up with tears, Steve placed a comforting hand on her cheek...

I loved these fun chocolates Kimberly made for their guests!

Congratulations Kimberly and Steve!  Thank you for allowing me to be a party of your beautiful and special day!

2nd photographer: Becca Watkins
Venue: Baltimore Engineer's Club
Florist: Fleur de Lis
Hair and Makeup: Belle Soeur
Cake: Baltimore Cakery
Ceremony Music: Classical guitarist Peter Fields
Reception Band: Right Foot Red

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