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inaugural concert!

a celebratory concert at the lincoln memorial.

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this afternoon i braved the wicked winter weather to revel in the inaugural excitement that is sweeping into the district. i was joined by a crowd of nearly 1 million people gathered on the mall to watch the “we are one” inaugural concert at the lincoln memorial. it was an amazing and inspiring musical + historical tribute to our country and our next president. i loved the outstanding energy + excitement of the crowd, and it was thrilling just to be there, let alone all the incredible celebrities, musicians, and of course, the obamas! the highlight was definitely hearing president elect obama speak to the sea of supportive, cheering people – i admire and respect his optimism, determination, and ability to unite people and i anticipate many good times ahead.

enjoy!

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dancing after dark.

CNMC hosts its annual winter gala at POSH.

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hundreds of stylish young philanthropists came out for the annual dancing after dark event at POSH last weekend. it was a classy evening of cocktails, dessert + dancing to benefit children’s national medical center (CNMC). the infamous dr. bear even made an appearance, delighting everyone! i had a wonderful time covering this event for the second time in a row (the 2008 event was a blast as well!) and adore working with CNMC – it’s by far my favorite organization in DC, not only because of the *amazing* work they do, but because i absolutely love everyone who works there. it is such an outstanding group of individuals and i’m continually honored to do so much with them. 

enjoy!

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dave ihmels: local musician.

singer-songwriter featured in the washington post – with photo by blonde photo!

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a feature on musician dave ihmels appeared in today’s LIVE! section of the washington post. i had the pleasure of hearing dave perform at melinda + tim’s awesome post-wedding bash where i shot the above photos. i was thrilled when he told me that the washington post was writing a piece on his work and honored to contribute a photo to the story, which appears online HERE. more importantly, you can catch dave playing music from his independently released CD Expandable, TOMORROW at fireflies in alexandria with linda sublett + todd baker.

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first contact: production complete!

ufo america: introducing the cast of first contact!

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above: that’s me on the set! 3rd from left, gazing thoughtfully into the night sky, trusty 5D slung over my shoulder! 

last month i was lucky enough to work with the amazing cast + crew of ufo america: first contact (click HERE to read about the shoot!) and even made a cameo appearance on film! i just received this awesome image of the entire cast of the pilot episode and can’t wait to see how everything turns out! it was such a great experience and i am honored to be among such a talented group of people!

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lindsey + chris: married!

hello newlyweds, farewell 2008!

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lindsey + chris are married! this was my final wedding of 2008 and a fantastic way to conclude a phenomenal season! everything about lindsey + chris’ wedding was beautiful, emotional, and wonderfully classy. i teared up more than a few times, struck by the sincerity and magnitude of their true love for each other and their amazing family + friends.

i am so lucky to have such truly incredible clients. at each wedding i continue to be awestruck as i find myself standing in the presence of true love and watching as the most beautiful moments of intense, heartfelt emotion unfold before me. the only thing greater than experiencing all of this love is having the privilege of documenting it and preserving it. i love people and i love love –  and the best gift every single one of my clients has given me is the challenge of capturing that love. in turn, i love giving it back to them, presenting them with images that have so much meaning. images that are passed along online, shared on the pages of albums, displayed on the walls of their homes (on the walls of my home!) and cherished forever. these images, they are more than just photographs – they are the most real and important moments of life and i am so honored that these amazing people with so much love choose me and trust me and love me. and i, in turn, love them.

so it goes without saying that lindsey + chris’ wedding was divine. their love and their faith is inspiring and the way they look at each other is incredible – it’s the perfect mix of elation, adoration and respect that every couple should strive for, not only on their wedding day, but for the rest of their lives.

lindsey + chris: thank you. thank you for your trust, thank you for your friendship, thank you for making me smile, and laugh and cry – i couldn’t ask for anything more! have a wonderful honeymoon, a fabulous holiday, and enjoy the fastest blog i have ever posted!!

here’s to 2008 and here’s to love!

enjoy!

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dancing to beyonce: if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it…oh oh OH!

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5-star vendor reviews!

cherry blossom events :: superb wedding planning by alex pare + her fabulous team – as always!

growing wild floral company :: gorgeous flowers!

dj donald peterson :: awesome dj! great personality + great music – so fun!

kelly scott clendenon :: great documentary videographer!

l’enfant plaza hotel :: classy hotel + great catering staff in downtown dc.

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preview: lindsey + chris’ wedding!

coming soon: lindsey + chris tie the knot at the fabulous, final wedding of the year!

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moments after lindsey + chris’ amazing ceremony yesterday, the newlyweds exited the church to greet their guests – passing under the naval arch of swords! it was spectacular! my last wedding of 2008 and my very first sword arch! more to come from this phenomenal celebration very soon!

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