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April 21, 2009 · 12:29 pm

lori + jamel: married!

a sunday kind of love.

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when i think of lori + jamel the lyrics of powerful love songs rush into my thoughts – not only is their love visibly poetic, but music is extremely important to them. from the string quartet that welcomed guests to the wedding to the tunisian tempo that jazzed up the reception, music played a pivotal role in lori + jamel’s celebration.

before an intimate crowd of family + friends, they pledged their love + commitment and were married at the carnegie institution in washington, dc. the afternoon ceremony was a continuation of their spectacular day – having completed the cherry blossom ten-mile run together that morning. i have never known a couple to run a race the morning of their wedding, but with lori + jamel you learn to expect the unexpected. these amazing individuals have found inspiration, strength, partnership and love with each other – all because they followed their hearts and chose to love without hesitation. their whirlwind romance has led them the truest understanding of love and commitment, and to the beginning of an amazing journey together.

everyone watched in anticipation as the bride descended into the rotunda to the tune of bittersweet symphony, joining jamel and the bridal party for the lovely, hymn-filled ceremony. afterwards, lori delighted guests with a surprise performance – serenading jamel with the hauntingly beautiful lyrics of you picked me, by a fine frenzy. sunlight streamed into the rotunda as lori + jamel opened the dance floor to edith piaf’s version of la vie en rose. throughout the reception the newlyweds moved gracefully together, dancing spontaneously, laughing heartily, and emanating their exuberant love.

lori + jamel have one of the most romantic, inspiring love stories of all time – of love at first sight and happily ever after. it has been an honor to document their love and to be inspired by such an incredible couple.

congratulations lori + jamel – you are truly amazing.

enjoy!

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5-star vendor reviews!

the carnegie institution for science :: amazing venue in nw dc.

st. charles string quartet :: phenomenal musicians!

cafe asia :: great catering – delicious food + fantastic service.

georgetown cupcake :: ridiculously wonderful wedding cupcakes!

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April 7, 2009 · 7:48 pm

sneak peek: lori + jamel tie the knot!

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i love this couple.

more to come from this spectacular wedding very soon…in the mean time check out their awesome engagement session from last fall HERE. stay tuned!

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April 4, 2009 · 11:11 am

katie + bob: married!

a love story.

katie + bob tied the knot last weekend at the gorgeous st. veronica catholic church in chantilly, virginia. afterwards they celebrated with nearly 200 of their favorite people at robert trent jones golf club – the first wedding to ever take place at the club! i’ve been anticipating their wedding ever since i first met them, and especially after our awesome engagement session a few months ago. i can just *feel* the love between this couple, i’m so thrilled that they are married and honored that i was a part of their day!

the reception was a perfect mix of elegance spiked with elation – guests dined on fabulous cuisine by candlelight, mingled throughout the club, and then boogied down on the dance floor. donald peterson might possibly be my favorite dj ever – i think he (almost!) has as much fun as i do at weddings! the guests loved him and i saw some amazing dance moves! even more amazing than the dancing was the wedding cake – designed by the bride herself – a stunning tower of decadent delight that tasted as good as it looked. every detail of the wedding was impeccable – katie’s vision truly shone, and the absolutely fantastic julie mckillip executed the events with perfection.

i can’t say enough good things about the amazing vendors that worked to make this wedding wonderful – the staff at RTJ was simply superb. thanks to everyone who made katie + bob’s day perfect – and thanks to the fabulous guests who celebrated this marriage the way it deserved! most importantly, thanks to katie + bob for sharing their day and their love with all of us – best of luck and CONGRATS!

enjoy!

a HUGE thanks to the fabulous + talented photographer natalie franke who came with me and did a truly fantastic job!

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5-star vendor reviews!

your perfect day events:: excellent wedding coordination by julie mckillip.

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

growing wild floral company :: gorgeous flowers!

robert trent jones golf club :: stellar staff made this venue spectacular!

chanel (by lord & taylor) :: gorgeous make-up by laurie luibl + jody yeskoot.

atlantis imagery :: cheerful, helpful, unobtrusive videographers.

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March 26, 2009 · 9:27 am

nicole + jason: married!

a vogue celebration.

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nicole + jason are married! i can’t imagine a better way to start 2009 than with nicole + jason’s wedding at the fantastic tabard inn! the entire day was sublime – from the vintage chic style to the ultra classy vibe of the bridal party + guests – it was an absolutely perfect wedding.

with the focus on nicole + jason’s love for each other, their intimate ceremony truly honored and celebrated love, witnessed by their very closest family + friends. nicole and jason are extremely intelligent, well-traveled and deeply respected by everyone who knows them. they are adventurous and creative and i’m so excited for them to start their married life – i can’t wait to see what amazing things they accomplish together.

the reception was filled with love and floored by laughter – every toast was witty and genuine, and evoked bigger smiles than the last.

one of their bridesmaids spoke about how wonderful it was to watch two of her favorite people come together and fall in love…the love and admiration for nicole + jason among all their guests was truly tangible. there is something incredibly special about nicole + jason, both individually and as a couple, and it was amazing to witness their wedding. my favorite part of the reception was a german tradition i had never seen before – a “shoe game” if you will, where the bride + groom take hold of their own shoe and their partner’s shoe, sit back to back and respond to quirky questions by signaling the answer with the appropriate shoe. we quickly learned who the couple considered to be the best driver, the most fiscally responsible, the best looking, and so on within the relationship! it was very entertaining, and i loved their reactions to the questions, as well as the laughter that ensued from the responses.

after the last dance, guests bid the newlyweds farewell as they stole off into the rainy night, bound for new zealand and their amazing honeymoon adventure!

a huge CONGRATS to nicole + jason – and here’s to 2009!

enjoy!

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5-star vendor reviews!

the tabard inn:: fantastic venue!

rev. julie price :: amazing officiant.

kc felton :: stellar hair + makeup.

flower gallery :: absolutely gorgeous flowers.

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February 6, 2009 · 12:37 am

i love my brides!

i just wanted to give a big *thank you* to all my awesome brides on weddingwire for their amazing reviews that earned me a 2009 bride’s choice award!

it’s no secret that i am passionate about my job – i love being able to document the love and the lives of people everyday. my goal is to capture images that make people happy and there is no better feeling in the world than hearing from an excited, happy client! i am so lucky to have built my business solely on referrals from clients and fellow photographers. contests and awards are great, but i measure my success by the excitement + responses i get from the people that i photograph (and my super amazing blog readers and commenters!!!) i am always thrilled when someone recognizes my work and therefore i think it’s very cool that this particular award comes straight from my very happy brides! yay!

here’s to all the happy clients in 2008 and many more to come in 2009! woohoo!

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December 15, 2008 · 2:45 pm

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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