Marina + Chris: Engaged! | Washington DC Enagagement Photos | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Marina and Chris' Engagement Session was one of the many that had to be rescheduled because of the ridiculous amount of rain we got this Spring. The couple actually got engaged along the tidal basin and really wanted to do some photos there. The area tends to flood out with even a small amount or rain. We were finally able to get a semi-dry day--we had periods of rain, but we still made it work!
One of the benefits of the recent rain...a nice puddle, perfect for reflecting!

I just love this one. Not sure why, but it is definitely one of my favorites!





It started raining at about this point in the session, so we made a quick change of plans to head over to Union Station (one of my favorite indoor locations in DC for photos).



I seriously cannot get enough of these arches outside the station.





I thought this shot would be fun--there was absolutely no one on the escalator, so why not, right?

Marina and Chris, it was so fun to have a photo safari with you! I totally enjoyed getting to know you both better and can't wait till the wedding in September!

Mariah + Gabe: Married! | Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer

Mariah and Gabe were married at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast, in Middleburg VA on a gorgeous Summer day. This wedding was anything but conventional, and I experienced a few wedding firsts. It was my first wedding that had not one but TWO bands play. But they were not your typical wedding bands. Gabe is a musician and the bands were all friends of his and Mariah's. So the reception had much more of a rock club party feel rather then a reception--it was so fun! The second first was the bride and groom's exit....you'll have to read the whole blog post to see the details!
I love the Briar Patch's cottage where the bride gets ready. So many great places to get detail shots.


Gabe brought his pump organ all the way to the B&B for the ceremony music.

It's from Detroit, just like me!

Calming the pre-wedding jitters.

The beautiful bride.


The ceremony. In all of the photos, Mariah just looked so radiantly happy.

I love this shot taken during the exchange of the rings.


The new Mr and Mrs!






Another first for me--Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture show! Fun, fun.



Gaslight Society was the first band to play.

Followed by Prabir and the Substitutes.



This is Mariah's "Just Married" sign....

And this was their exit!


Congratulations Mariah and Gabe! We had a blast at your wedding and wish you many happy years together!


The fabulous vendors who helped make it happen:

Venue: Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast, Middleburg VA

Hair and Makeup: Weddings by Kerry and Patty

Catering: Basic Kneads

Mariah + Gabe's Photobooth Pictures! | Northern VA Photobooth

Mariah and Gabe (full post coming soon!) had a totally fun wedding with not one but TWO bands playing! It totally felt like a party at a club rather than a traditional wedding reception, and knowing this ahead of time, I thought it would be perfect for the photobooth! The photobooth set up is something you can add on to any package and guests can go and have their photo taken with props, or not. It is really fun to see what people come up with and a great way to get photos of all your guests. Here are some favorites.