Monthly Archives: March 2008

hannah + andy.

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this blog is long overdue! hannah + andy tied the knot on a sublime afternoon last month in easton, maryland. everything was simply classic – including the beautiful bride! we had a fantastic engagement shoot the day before, and everyone went bowling that night after the rehearsal dinner. with all the fun anticipation, i was very excited for the big event! shooting hannah + andy’s wedding was such an honor, since i’ve gotten to know them so much better throughout this process and think the world of them both. i spent the afternoon documenting hannah’s getting ready and sneaking around with the rings and such. all the girls made the short walk to the ceremony in the spring-like weather and i had a great time capturing all their energy. hannah was glowing. but the best part was andy. andy *adores* hannah, it’s so apparent and so amazing. the moment he saw her coming down the aisle the biggest smile spread across his face, and to this day i don’t think he’s stopped smiling. (in fact i saw the happy couple just last weekend and sure enough andy = very smily! very happy!)

following the ceremony at the historical society, everyone returned to the tidewater inn for a beautiful reception where hannah + andy’s families really embraced them and offered some amazing blessings for the newlyweds. everyone was so wonderful and i feel lucky to have met them all!

hannah + andy: you guys are amazing and i’m so glad to have shared in your wedding – a true celebration of your love!

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jason l brandt.

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jason l brandt is an LA-based actor that i met earlier this year at the sundance festival in park city…we did some impromtu headshots one afternoon and had a great time. actors really intrigue me, and it was very cool to chat with jason and try to capture his personality…i love the images that came out of this shoot and i can’t wait to work with him again. he’s currently in on a play opening this weekend in LA – the lost works of tennessee williams – and i’m heading out there and hope to get some more great shots of this incredibly talented (and wonderfully photogenic!) rising actor.

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women of courage.

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last week the american women for international understanding (AWIU) celebrated it’s 40th anniversary and hosted “conversations with women of courage” at the national press club. the state department’s international women of courage awards were presented by secretary condoleezza rice the previous day, and were part of a week-long celebration to honor the award winners. that the eight recipients hailed from around the globe, each with an amazing story of valiant efforts to to promote peace and understanding against incredible odds.

it was an inspiring evening, and a true honor to be amongst such strong, resilient women fighting for justice in their own communities all over the world. from the refugee camps of somalia to the tribal areas of pakistan to the mafia-controlled regions of paraguay – these women put themselves at risk on a daily basis to bring safety, justice and hope to women who otherwise are in great risk. although i was a guest i did bring my camera, and managed to get a few shots of these outstanding women. it’s impossible to capture all that they are in a photograph, but i feel that their beauty and spirit is truly reflected in these images.

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the 2008 women of courage discussed issues relating to their causes and answered questions from the audience.

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farhiyo farah ibrahim explains her work on behalf of female refugees in the dadaab refugee camp in somalia.

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nibal thawabteh, the first woman to be elected to the beit fajjar village council in bethlehem, runs a monthly newspaper which she founded to cover the controversial issues that face women in the arab world.

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dr, begum jan is chairperson of the tribal women welfare association, where she works to empower the voice and role of women in the traditional tribal regions of northwest pakistan.

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karin mckenna + dr. begum jan.

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virisila buadromo (fiji) + farhiyo farah ibrahim (somalia).

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nibal thawabteh (palestinian authority) + terissa schor.

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amazing historical photographs + portraits line the halls of the press club.

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st. patty’s day.

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from a fiesty st. patty’s party in dc this weekend…ah, the spirit of the irish!

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jill stevenson.

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jill stevenson is an incredibly talented woman.
she is a phenomenal musician, a soulful singer, and a true artist.
i had the absolute pleasure of meeting her, photographing her, and listening to her perform live at sundance this year. going back over the images from our spontaneous photoshoot at the sundance house i remember what a delight she was and how honored i feel to have met her.

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* check out this great article by eric pudalov, featuring jill – CLICK here. *

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happy birthday…to me!

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loving this image my awesome friend MK sent me this morning, and therefore deem it worthy of being my happy birthday image for this silly post :)

its a lovely 60 degree day in dc and i plan on enjoying it! it’s already been a great morning – i enjoyed the sunday paper and a chai latte as well as the countless emails, facebook messages and phone calls from my awesome family + friends – thank you! i’m getting ready to do a little *fun* shopping in georgetown, swing by the national gallery of art, maybe snap some photos of the city, and then prepare for an incredible dinner at citronelle – YAY!

it’s funny how we don’t get as excited about or birthdays as we get older…especially when there aren’t any traditional milestones to look forward to…but as much as i’ve “complained” about turning 28 i am really excited about all the big plans i have for this year particularly with blonde photo, llc and i’m so grateful for the 28 years of life and experience that i’ve had so far – i should be so lucky to have many more ahead of me.

interesting fact: i was born 3.3.80 at 3:38 am – and today its 3.3.08 – that’s got to be extra special, no?

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