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jessi + joe: married! {vegas style}

viva las vegas!

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jessi + joe :: married in *fabulous* las vegas, nevada!

it was just last month that my little sister jessi called me full of excitement – she + joe decided to get married! they made the decision swiftly and without hesitation, and booked flights to vegas for a spontaneous, exciting elopement! technically, i supposed they didn’t really elope after all, since about 15 of their family + friends flew out to celebrate the *cutest* couple of all time. and of course i couldn’t wait to document this absolutely fabulous affair!

their only concern was actually getting married to each other – and they left all the details + logistics in my hands. although i’m familiar with vegas and well versed in weddings, planning even a tiny wedding was a new challenge for me. regardless, within a week we had the chapel, the dress, a suit, and plans for a small dinner reception at wolfgang puck’s postrio in the venetian.

aside from seeing my sister marry the man of her dreams, one of the highlights of the weekend was certainly the AMAZING shoot in the neon graveyard the day they flew into town – a fantastic way to capture their love and kick off the festivities! over the next few days we celebrated jessi + joe in true vegas fashion – with unrestricted excitement, love and energy. it was perfect in every way and of course i was so happy to be able to photograph it all for them!

best.wedding.ever.

cheers to jessi + joe! CONGRATS!

*i love you more than anything in the world little sister and i am SO thrilled to finally have a brother!! and for once, what happens in vegas doesn’t just stay in vegas!*

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they were spontaneously serenaded and everyone applauded them in the lobby at the venetian!

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gracyn + kimsey: lifestyle session!

new baby + new big sister!

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hello baby gracyn!

this delightful 4-week old baby girl was such a joy to photograph. i loved spending the morning with her + big sister kimsey (don’t you just *adore* their gorgeous names?) – it was a joy watching their amazing mom shannon swoon over them! shannon is good friends with the fabulous kristin demarco – nursery designer + mommy extraordinaire – so it was no surprise that i fell in love with shannon + her girls immediately.

i love seeing mothers interact with their children – there is something wonderfully overwhelming about witnessing that kind of limitless, unconditional love. plus, seeing such tiny perfect replicas of people always excites me! i am totally, completely in awe of babies, families and everything and i feel so lucky to document their lives!

enjoy!

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i LOVE this image!

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and because i think there is nothing *cuter* than a crying baby…

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liam + lily wynn: lifestyle family session!

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say hello to liam + lily wynn! last week i had the pleasure of meeting these absolutely adorable children for a lifestyle family session with their parents + grandparents – so fun!

they were very excited, especially after liam confirmed with me that he “didn’t have to look at the camera” (too funny!) and i had a great time watching them riding their bikes, blowing bubbles, and playing on their awesome swing set. even better, their parents got in on the action – swinging and even sliding down the slide with the kids! they are such a fun and loving family – there was lots of laughter (due to lots of tickling!), lots of hugs, and so many silly faces. i just love seeing siblings play together – learning their favorite games, and funny things they like to do. i especially love how kids always want to show you things – they are such fabulous little entertainers! 

ENJOY!

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silly faces!

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silly family!

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family photo with grandma + grandpa!

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jay + christian + evie grace + quinn.

a day at the zoo.

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i had the most fabulous time at the dc zoo with the fabulously famous quinn and her crew! 

it was a hot afternoon and everyone was feeling crazy goofy – which i loved! i’m so glad i finally got to meet jay and his awesome kids – christian + evie grace are smart, cute and super fun. highlights included monkeying around outside of the ape house, and seeing everyone’s silly mustache face!

enjoy!

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the mustache crew.

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monkeying around…

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no more cameras, please.

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evan: lifestyle family session!

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why hello evan!

i hesitate to refer to evan as “baby evan” since the last time i saw him he was just 8 weeks old! how time flies! he’s now just over a year old and he already seems like a little man to me! evan is just starting to walk and he is full of personality – i had so much fun seeing him again! evan was actually my very first newborn lifestyle session baby – i had no clue what to do with such a tiny baby but his parents were (and are!) so wonderful, it was the best experience! when rachel (his mom!) let me know they had moved into a new house and wanted to do another session i was thrilled! it was awesome to see the whole family (including the wild doggies!) in their new digs and make some really fun photographs!

enjoy!!

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i think this photo is so sweet – he looks like a cute little 50s baby to me!

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i love this family!

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going for the camera!

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alex + toby: lifestyle session.

alex + toby + jaxon + baby (coming soon!)

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alex + toby are having a baby!

i absolutely adore alex and i was so excited to spend the afternoon with her + toby, and of course their amazing dog jaxon! jax is a sweetheart and this new baby is so lucky to get such a fabulous family! i met alex at her house for a few very candid and relaxed maternity shots – she is 8 months pregnant and looks gorgeous. radiant and funny as ever, i loved being around alex and seeing how excited and ready she is to be a mom! toby is equally anxious, and i had a great time photographing them together in old town alexandria. i can’t wait to meet the new baby and see how cute it is! they don’t know what they are having but alex’s friends swear it’s a boy from the way she carries! i don’t know about all that, but i do know that anyone who looks that good and runs around town in heels at 8 months pregnant is one hot mama! 

alex + toby: thank you for spending the afternoon with me! i am so excited and can’t wait to meet your baby! you are going to be the best parents ever!

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the notorious mother’s day photo

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jaxon leaped into the crib…not sure if he’s ready for a new baby.

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