On a colorful Fall day in October, Danielle and James, an unbelievably cute couple, tied the knot in Glen Echo, Maryland. Danielle and James have a shared love of Stephen Colbert; after being led through the city on a scavenger hunt ending inside the National Portrait Gallery, James proposed to Danielle under the watchful eye of Colbert's portrait, famously hanging over the drinking fountain. Danielle and James were surrounded by friends and family on their big day. Everyone enjoyed cake and dancing, and the newlywed couple even had some time to play on the nearby swingset!
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Rachel and Andrew: Married May 31st, 2015
You might remember Rachel and Andrew from their snowy engagement session with their two beautiful horses. Now you will remember them for their lovely southern-style summer wedding, right on the Potomac River. The weather held out all day for a breezy outdoor ceremony and bright barn reception with a live band to keep the party kicking.
Rachel and Andrew are avid wine and scotch aficionados (yay!), and even incorporated their love of good spirits into their big day; the ring bearer was more of a flask bearer, and their favorite bottles were available for everyone to enjoy at the reception.
I have to thank my fantastic assistant photographer Eddie Kyle who helps make photographing weddings like Rachel and Andrew's possible.
Kaelin and Tyler: Married June 13th, 2015
Kaelin and Tyler's elegant Washington, DC wedding, which began at a Georgetown church dating back to 1867 and ended at Arlington's best view of the city, seemed quite fitting to share with you on our nation's most star-studded weekend. After the requisite hair and makeup, it was off to the Potomac River waterfront church on a beautiful Summer day.
As always, I have to thank my wonderful assistant photographer Eddie Kyle who helps make covering weddings like Kaelin and Tyler's possible.
Chad and Bess
I first met Chad during our time in the Boy Scouts; while we haven't kept in close contact after we both earned the Rank of Eagle Scout, we have periodically kept up with each other's lives after Troop 146 - my journey into photography, and his time at Virginia Military Institute. When Chad and Bess became engaged, Chad almost immediately contacted me to be their wedding photographer - I was more than delighted! Chad and Bess were married on July 5th, 2013 in Alexandria, Virginia in the company of family, friends, and classmates. After a Catholic wedding ceremony, the couple, joined by loved ones, danced the Summer night away, celebrating the day "Chad and Bess love each other the least" - the best is yet to come! "He's just Chad, and she's just Bess."
Congratulations to both of you - I wish you both the very best life has to offer!
All of Chad and Bess' wedding photos may be viewed and prints purchased here.
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Final Notes: Many of these photos were processed using VSCO's new Film 04: Slide - I think it's the best version they've released to date! My favorite so far is the Fuji Astia 100F setting for portraits, but I also found that Fuji Velvia 100 works wonderfully on outdoor photos (so long as you boost color temperature) - this isn't shocking in the least, because these were the intended purposes of both these respective films. And finally, this is the first blog I have posted which is compatible with HiDPI displays, such as the Apple Retina Display. Please email me if there are any problems.
Shout out to my awesome assistant, Eddie Kyle! I thought this was an awesome shot of him photographing the Wedding Mass :-D
Joshua and Erica
Joshua and Erica are a fun-loving couple from North Carolina. On November 17th, 2012, the two were sealed and married inside Washington, DC's Latter-Day Saints Temple on a bright and sunny Fall morning. Josh and Erica's family and friends were present to welcome the newly married couple, and celebrate the beginning of their lasting and wonderful lives together. Erica and Josh deeply love one another as is evident in the joy both exude just being in the same room together. They love to be goofy, and made sure the party in Annapolis kept going strong, with the help of a cardboard cutout, and the dance moves from Gangnam Style. As the night ended, surrounded by loved ones with sparklers, they climbed into their car and with one more kiss, they departed to begin their happy new life together. All photos may be viewed and purchased for print by visiting my client site here; ask Erica or Joshua for the password.
This was my first Mormon wedding I've ever attended or photographed, so it felt very strange not being allowed to take pictures inside the LDS Temple, when every nerve in my body is telling me I should be shooting. It was also the first wedding I've had a wonderful assistant by my side. I've previously second shot for other photographers, and I've double teamed for a friend's wedding, but for my own weddings, I've always shot solo. This time, I brought along the talented Eddie Kyle to help cover the day, and help give some exposure and advice. A few of the photos I've included below were shot by him (they are marked); all were edited by me for consistant color and style.
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