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June 23, 2008 · 10:34 am

annie + marty: married!

weathering the storm.

mother nature couldn’t keep this couple from thoroughly enjoying their fabulous beach wedding in ocean city, maryland! the weather called for thunderstorms and hail at precisely the time of the ceremony…regardless, annie + marty proceeded as planned: fearless, and determined to wed with their feet in the sand, they tied the knot steps from the ocean, encircled by their friends and family. almost immediately after they said i do, thick, heavy black clouds rolled in, giving us mere moments to snap a few beach shots. as the bridal party ran for cover, annie took one look at the approaching darkness, grabbed marty’s hand and tore towards the ocean – i knew how much they wanted to run along the shore, through the water, and i immediately followed. i was running as fast as i could, shooting and laughing the entire time, feeling so happy to share such an incredible, exhilarating moment with two people so in love, so happy, and so perfect together.

the sky opened up and unleashed the fury of a thousand storms upon ocean city, as we escaped off the beach. the shuttle bus inched along coastal highway at 5 mph through the torrential downpour, escorting us safely to the reception…but not without our having to dash through the rain (yay for umbrellas!) before arriving at harrison’s harbor watch at the inlet. much celebrating followed, with beautiful toasts and incredible dancing – i loved every minute of it! around sunset the skies cleared, and we took advantage of the golden light for some amazing shots…

they kissed, and laughed as bystanders cheered from the boardwalk, and annie + marty had everything they wished for…and more.

and afterwards…to the boardwalk for some of my favorite photos ever!

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June 3, 2008 · 11:18 pm

katie + chris: married!

simply delightful.

i LOVE this first photograph. it so perfectly expresses exactly how katie + chris were on their wedding day. chris sits cool and collected, smiling adoringly at his bride, while katie is bursting with laughter and excitement. i really enjoyed this wedding, and i loved spending time with katie + chris. they are such amazing people: talented, accomplished, driven and doing great things with their lives. katie is a world traveler, a documentary photographer and has a fantastic sense of humor. i couldn’t love her more! not to mention she has amazing taste: her details were stunning! she wore the cutest peach shoes (which matched the jr. bridesmaids blue ones) had gorgeous flowers, and the most unbelievable dress i have ever seen. i LOVED this dress. it was breathtaking. someone said she looked just like a delicate dandelion. everyone agreed she was a total rockstar. her dress made me want to get married, just so i could wear something so fabulous.

the reception was a total blast: tons of wild dancing, a fun twist on the cake cutting (chocolate cake “shots”) and everyone having a great time on a gorgeous may evening in st. michael’s, maryland.

enjoy!

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5-star vendor review:

chesapeake bay maritime museum: amazing venue!

sarah poole: event coordinator

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June 1, 2008 · 11:28 pm

rock you like a hurricane.

the boardwalk: ocean city, md.

a SNEAK PEEK from annie + marty’s AMAZING wedding yesterday…many more to come, but i just had to share these incredible images from the very end of the night…

after surviving the INSANE STORM that threatened to, but did not, interfere with their beautiful beach ceremony (yet struck immediately afterward) and all the chaos that goes along with a feisty mother nature (gale force winds + torrential downpour = soaking wet bridal party and photog) i am still BEYOND thrilled to have been part of this phenomenal day.

i may have emerged 3 umbrellas, 1 camera + 1 lens lighter (casualties of the weather) but i have these (and so many more!) amazing shots that make it all worth it…a million times over.

annie + marty: what can i say? you guys ROCK!! stay tuned for the real blog…coming soon!

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May 27, 2008 · 11:13 pm

meredith + paul: married!

tying the knot on the shores of the chesapeake.

meredith + paul had a gorgeous ceremony at the chesapeake bay foundation last week. the forecast called for rain but the skies stayed clear as this couple joined together on the sandy shore underneath the late afternoon sun.

meredith was giddy as she said her vows, bursting out in excited laughter as she placed the ring on paul’s finger…their family and friends stood close and smiled as they watched them proclaim their eternal love…

the celebration that followed was spectacular! there was amazing dancing, fantastic energy, and so much love. meredith and paul complement each other perfectly, and their families are fantastic! i loved watching meredith with all of her sisters (and her parents!) getting down on the dance floor, and seeing paul mingle with his family and hang out with his groomsmen. i particularly loved the impromptu cigar-smoking photo shoot and how hilarious they both were during the cake cutting! they took off in a hurry, running through a sea of sparklers and off to start their lives as husband and wife!

meredith + paul: thank you for allowing me to document your wedding. it was an honor being part of your day. i loved every minute of it, and i feels so lucky to have spent this time with you! meredith you are amazing – i *love* your energy and i think you are fabulous! i know that you both will be so happy together and i wish you all the best!

and now, ENJOY!

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5-star vendor review:

chesapeake bay foundation: incredible venue.

main ingredient: fantastic service + cuisine + cake!

musicmasters: dj dan hawkins rocked the dance floor!

floral expressions by jennifer: beautiful flowers for the bouquets + the cake.

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May 9, 2008 · 8:43 am

kristen + neto: married!

in love in luray.

weddings are full of perfect and powerful moments…moments so meaningful that they have the potential to be remembered forever. cherished not only by the bride + groom, but by anyone lucky enough to witness and appreciate them. it is because of these moments that weddings have such a profound impact on me.

as a wedding photographer, i feel honored to be in the presence of so much love, lucky to be in the midst of such fantastic celebrations, and awed by the people that i meet. i am overwhelmed and thankful to be invited into peoples’ lives to witness and document the details of their most cherished moments.

and so I begin this post with a thank you to kristen + neto: your wedding was beautiful and amazing. thank you for welcoming me into your lives, your love is truly transcendent. parabéns!

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kristen + neto’s wedding was a spectacular affair, a whirlwind weekend of true celebration. on saturday afternoon guests filled the bright white chairs on the great lawn of stone ridge manor and watched as the couple declared their love. they stood on the stone steps and promised to love each other forever…and when they kissed, neto held kristen’s face in his hands, pulled back to smile adoringly at her and then kissed her again…

the reception that followed was a true celebration. the music played and the champagne flowed, and the dancing never seemed to cease. the gorgeous, open tent was filled with love, energy and excitement. there was laughter and happiness. there were tears and emotion. there were many kisses and well wishes.

and there were countless moments that are certain to be remembered forever.

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outstanding vendors:
stone ridge manor: amazing, brand new venue!
spin city productions: dj daniel carter
spin city productions: videographer jon minor
six star catering: the entire attentive + courteous staff

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April 12, 2008 · 3:27 pm

jennifer + jeffrey: married!

a walk in the park.

jen + jeff are pretty much awesome. therefore, it should be no surprise to anyone that their wedding was incredibly awesome. it’s been exactly one week since jen + jeff tied the knot, which means i’ve had 7 days of obsessing over their gorgeous photos while they are soaking up the sun in costa rica, reveling in their newly-wed status…i can only imagine how thrilled they are, because i’m still reeling from that day.
the wedding was full of so many inspiring moments – i feel so lucky to have been able to capture it all. one of my (many) favorites was that jen donned her mother’s wedding dress for a few portraits before putting on her own dress…how great is that! also, jen + jeff are runners, and chose to spend over an hour walking through dumbarton oaks, strolling down lovers’ lane and pausing briefly amidst the breathtaking scenery. it seemed like the whole park was in bloom and both bride + groom were absolutely glowing.
the ceremony was unbelievably moving – jeff’s sister was the officiant and she did an incredible job of putting into words the unique love and connection that jen + jeff share. they wrote their own vows and i was so inspired by their love. once again, it was a true honor to witness such a perfect union, and simply amazing to be able to photograph it!
and then the reception! it was an exhilarating celebration of love, laughter, happiness and family. i was on the floor, standing on chairs and dodging in and out of some of the wildest dancing i’ve seen in a long time – it was fantastic!

jen + jeff: you are beyond inspiring. i loved every minute of your wedding and i am so honored to have been able to share it with you! thank you so much! enjoy the rest of your honeymoon and CONGRATS!!