December 2006 Archives

Stacey and Chris hired me to cover their wedding. I had a great time with this couple. They held their ceremony and reception at a private home right on the Wicomico River in Maryland. What a lovely location. Unfortunately the weather wasn't all that great for a waterfront wedding - but we still had a great day. The wedding coordination was provided by Beth and Brian from Topped with a bow (www.toppedwithabow.com). Here is what I saw: Stacey & Chris, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Have a great time in Costa Rica!! PS - I received an e-mail from Stacey after their honeymoon and some of my other clients were staying at the same venue in Costa Rica!! What a small world!! She said she kept thinking she knew this other couple - but couldn't figure out why. When she got home she was showing my website and recognized the couple - Crystal and Mike!! --------

Thanh and Stan are past clients of mine. They hired me to do just their engagement pictures a few months ago, since their wedding was out of the area. Thanh and Stan contacting me again to redo some Wedding portraits. It turns out they were not pleased with all of their wedding pictures, and since they loved working with me on their engagement session they figured they would hire me to do some wedding portraits. We had a great time! We met today at Brookside Gardens (http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/). Here are some of the images: Thanh and Stan, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. --------

We meet at Great Falls Park (http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/). It was a beautiful day for an engagement session. Here are a few of pictures we took: Thank-you Jean & Carey for allowing me to take your engagement pictures. I had a lot of fun. I am really looking forward to your wedding in November. --------

Yeah – another beautiful day for a wedding! I love September weddings! Todays event was held at Coffman Chapel at Hood College (http://www.hood.edu/adminservices/conference.cfm?pid=conference_weddings.html) This is a beautiful church. The reception was held at the Mt. Airy American Legion. Lindsay and Josh, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Monica Kelson from MidnightSun Special Events (http://www.midsunevents.com/) was the fabulous coordinator for today’s event. Special Thanks goes to Tim for assisting me at this wedding. --------

From time to time, I am contacted by local couples who are getting married out of the area, yet they want to have an engagement session done here. Aniley contacted me and booked an engagement session with me. I had a ton of fun with Aniley and David! We shot the engagement session at Brookeside Gardens (http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/). It was a beautiful day to capture the love between these two. Here are a few pictures we took: Aniley and Dave – thanks for choosing me to capture your engagement!! I hope you have a fabulous wedding in Miami! --------

We had another beautiful day for a wedding! Today’s event was held at The Inn at Brookeville Farms http://www.brookevilleinn.com/home.php). This venue is so pretty, especially in the fall! Here are some of the beautiful images that we were able to capture: I went upstairs and was able to get this full group shot of all of their guests! I loved their candy apple favors! There centerpieces were so unique!! Erin and Eric, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Special Thanks goes to Tim for assisting me at this wedding. --------

This was my second session with Colin and his family. Look at some of the great images that I got: Thank-you again for allowing me to come and shoot your wonderful family. I can't wait to see you again! --------

Today was a gorgeous day for a wedding. Kristen and Ben were a fabulous couple. I first met Kristen and her bridesmaids and family at The Abacrombie Inn (http://www.abacrombie.net/) where they were getting ready. This Inn was delightful – I hope to shoot there again! The ceremony and reception took place at The Chase Court (http://www.chasecourt.com/), again another delightful choice! This venue is fabulous for both ceremonies and receptions. Kristen and Ben had chosen some stellar vendors. The flowers were done by Plants Etc. Florist (www.plantsetcflorist.com). Enjoy a few of my favorites: Kristen and Ben, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Special Thanks goes to Tim for assisting me at this wedding. --------

Today I had a wonderful family session. We meet at Brookeside Gardens (http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/. Was a beautiful day for a family session. Here are a few of my favorites: Julie, Aaron and Abby– thanks for choosing me to capture your amazing family!! I had a great time! I hope to see you all again soon! --------

Today’s event was held at Cabell’s Mill (http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/cabells.htm). Here are some of the images from today’s event: Addy and Adam, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Special Thanks goes to Tim for assisting me at this wedding. Special Thanks also to Shelly and Elliott for referring Addy and Adam to me! --------

We had great weather for the wedding. Today’s event was held at The Links at Gettysburg (http://www.thelinksatgettysburg.com/). This is a fabulous venue. Here are some of the pictures from today’s event, I do want to make special note that Kim’s grandmother did all of her flowers for her!! Kim and Luke, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Special thanks goes to Brian for assisting me at this wedding. --------

Congratulations Linda and Gio. I knew I would have fun at this wedding as I had a great time with these clients at their engagement session. The wedding was held at St. Matthews Cathedral in Washington DC. (http://www.stmatthewscathedral.org/) This is a very historic location in the DC area since John F. Kennedy’s funeral was held here. The reception was lovely. Linda and Gio had their reception at The Hotel Washington (http://www.hotelwashington.com/), complete with a rooftop cocktail hour! Here are some of the images: Linda and Gio, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Special thanks goes to Bobbie for assisting me at this wedding. --------

I was asked by my cousin Cathy to photograph her son Josh being a boy! We had a great time and went down to the Potomac River and caught these images: Let's go fishin' Too cute for words. I think I see something... Better luck next time. Thank you for Cathy for letting me capture Josh having fun! --------

This assignment was a bit different then I normally shoot. My husband lost a relative who was a skydiver. His loved ones decided to drop his ashes during a sky dive. I was asked to photograph the event. This event was held at Skydive Orange (http://www.skydiveorange.com/) Here are some of the moving images that I was able to capture. Awaiting on the plane to arrive to finally lay Terry to rest. Terry's ashes were taken to the sky and released. A toast to someone that was loved and will be missed by many. Cathy – Thank you for including me in this difficult time in your life. Terry was a wonderful person, May he rest in peace. --------

Ryan and Chris had a lovely wedding at the Landsdowne Resort http://www.lansdowneresort.com/default_.asp). We had a beautiful day! Here are some of the pictures from this event. Ryan and Chris Thank you for having me photograph your wedding. I was truly grateful for being a part of your special day. Special thanks to Max for second shooting with me. --------

Marissa & Travis are getting married in June 2007, and we did their engagement session at Ceresville Mansion. Here are a few of the pictures. Thank-you Marissa & Travis, I really look foward to working with you in June. I am really excited to work on your Signature engagement guest book. --------

Our friends Mary & Larry had us over to take pictures of their dogs. Here are a few of the images. Meet Max (English Bulldog) & Maggie (American Bulldog). Thank-you Mary, Larry, Max & Maggie we had a blast. --------

I have been very fortunate to have several clients repeat business with me. Beth and Brian were one of my first Wedding clients, they have had me out to their house to do family photos of them with their pets, and now they are expecting their first child! Beth is also a fabulous wedding planner, if you are in the market for a wedding planner check out her site. www.toppedwithabow.com You should be aware that Beth and Brian are moving out of the NOVA area and will be in Charlottesville very soon! Thank you Beth and Brian and congratulations on your pregnancy! --------