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June 2, 2009 · 9:52 am

donna + brian: engaged!

love: philadelphia style.

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donna + brian are engaged! they are young, fun, in love, and they are *huge* phillies fans! i traveled up to philadephia and met them at citizens bank park – the phillies gorgeous baseball stadium. donna arranged for us to have a tour of the stadium, inside + out – we wandered through the building, peeked in the locker rooms, hit up the players’ club and the press box, and then headed outside. we explored the dugout, the field, the stands, and were in awe of how massive and empty it was with just the three of us there (plus our fabulous tour guide!) all around the stadium neon-lights congratulated donna + brian on their engagement – it was so awesome!

after the stadium, we ventured downtown for some pretty city shots near the art museum and the waterfront. it was an absolutely gorgeous day and i am so glad i finally got to meet donna + brian! donna and i have been facebook buddies ever since she first contacted me about setting up a session, and brian’s older brother dave (of dave + amanda) is a friend + former client, so it felt like we already knew each other :) i loved our action-packed session and all the fantastic locations we visited – donna + brian you guys rock!

enjoy!

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getting married on the 15th of may 2010!

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sweet phillies backdrop in the press conference room!

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all of the jumbotrons displayed congratulation messages!

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view from the press box…

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near the fairmount water works…

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i can find good love graffiti anywhere!

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June 1, 2009 · 7:07 am

melissa + mike: engaged!

in the name of love.

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melissa + mike pretty much rock. i originally met this couple in the summer of 2007 at one of the very first weddings i ever shot – melissa was a bridesmaid at andrea + bobby’s wedding in york, pa. i was thrilled to hear from melissa again late last year when she + mike got engaged! they are getting married next weekend in philadelphia, and i had a fantastic time with them during the great philly shootout last week! technically, this should really be part III of the philly series since melissa + mike had the final session of the day, but in light of their upcoming nuptials i decided to bump them to part I!

i arrived at their absolutely adorable house late in the afternoon, having shot two sessions earlier that day. melissa was amazed at my crazy energy level, but i was just so excited to spend some time with her + mike and get to know them better before the wedding! we explored the amazing 9,000 acres that is fairmount park – hitting a ton of fantastic places and bending the rules just a bit…a little harmless climbing on the rocks (they are athletic!), entering certain park areas after hours (the gate was open!) and of course the illegal parking…i have to admit i was a little nervous, especially when i thought we might have to sleep in the butterfly garden, but it was so worth it! i love these images, i had such a great time and i cannot wait for their wedding next weekend!

woohoo!

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May 29, 2009 · 8:29 am

terri + john: wedding preview!

john + terri getting down on the dance floor during their wedding reception at the sheraton in annapolis, md.

i had an absolutely wonderful time at terri + john’s wedding last weekend – from the beautiful religious ceremony at st. anne’s in church circle to the rockin’ reception that followed, it was amazing to witness how happy they are together! their smiles and laughter were absolutely infectious – they absolutely radiated happiness and excitement and i am thrilled for them! more to come very soon!

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May 26, 2009 · 4:58 pm

kathleen + jerry: married!

dc love + charm city flair.

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kathleen + jerry are married!

their wedding was absolutely delightful! they wed on a warm spring afternoon at the daughters of the american revolution (DAR) in downtown dc two weeks ago! this post is long overdue, and full of tons of images – i loved every moment and have had the toughest time narrowing down the photos! kathleen + jerry were both radiant and it was a privilege to be part of their day.

DAR is a wonderfully classic location and a perfect backdrop for their intimate ceremony, chic cocktail hour and vibrant reception. kathleen + jerry are truly a perfect match and two of the most enjoyable people to be around – i very much enjoy their company and was completely honored to document their day. their friends + family made me feel so comfortable and everyone was incredibly kind – must be that southern charm! kathleen’s family hails from texas and jerry’s is from cuba- and everyone was so fun! the dance floor was an incredible mix of texas line dancing, A&M war chants, and salsa-samba-sassiness!

every detail of the wedding was gorgeous, and their phenomenal iphone wedding cake was easily the most celebrated (and photographed!) detail of all! they commissioned charm city cakes to create their dream cake – complete with icons to honor different aspects of their life + relationship! it was amazing + unique – such a fun idea!

although storm clouds threatened the outdoor ceremony, the rain held for the entire afternoon and evening, allowing guests to witness the union of kathleen + jerry on the marble portico of the DAR. later, everyone celebrated with the moon high in the sky and the washington monument shining in the background, kathleen + jerry at the center of it all – swirling and clapping and laughing – surrounded by their family + friends.

a grand lightsaber exit sent the newlyweds off into the night, bound for the greek islands and destined for a lifetime of love + happiness.

cheers + congrats to the famed + fabulous o’britos!

enjoy!

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seeing each other for the first time…

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…seeing the cake for the first time!

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5-star vendor reviews!

daughters of the american revolution :: amazing venue in downtown dc

charm city cakes :: original, unique, made-to-order wedding cakes!

cherry blossom events :: excellent wedding planning by chantal rotondo

occasions caterers :: superb catering by megan wilby + her fantastic staff!

distinctive floral designs :: gorgeous flowers by alison de wit

jaime easson :: fun, personable, versatile dj!

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May 24, 2009 · 8:21 am

angeli + thong: engaged!

sunrise session in georgetown.

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angeli + thong are getting married!

i was delighted to meet this fun (not to mention absolutely adorable!) couple in georgetown for an early morning engagement session. i love shooting first thing in the morning, it’s the perfect way to start the day and the light is stellar. it was a particularly gorgeous morning and we had the streets of georgetown all to ourselves. pre-traffic and pre-crowds, we freely explored the canal, the alleyways, and of course the georgetown campus – go hoyas! thong graduated just days after our session and the campus was already preparing for the commencement – so exciting! this was only my second time on campus and it really is stunning – the architecture combined with the serenity of the grounds that early in the morning was amazing. we made our way slowly back to m street where the morning bustle was underway, stopping briefly to check out the great archways and doorways of the neighborhood.

i’m super excited for this couple – they are a perfect match and i know they will have a wonderful life together!

congrats to angeli + thong! i wish you all the best!

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