As a DC-based wedding photographer, I know the importance of consistency, both in the work I produce and in the way I communicate about that work. That’s why I make a point to blog at least three days a week, ever week, maintain a quick turn-around time for wedding images, and work to over-communicate with my clients. Sometimes, however, life happens… and my […]
I absolutely looooooove shooting proposals. Exciting, emotional, energetic, and almost always leaves me in tears… and this one was no different. Daemian contacted me a few weeks before the proposal, and I knew immediately that this was going to be special! A surprise proposal at winery? Yes please!! His plan: wine-tasting to live music, ask his love […]
Last week was a normal, intense “in wedding season” week in June. Saturday was a not-so-normal wedding day due to rain torrential downpours that required every ounce of creativity from my team. Seven years of shooting weddings, and I’ve never seen rain like this… or ended the day so soaked to the bone!! We had a quiet Sunday, and I […]
I didn’t intend to blog this today. I had planned a great post on pre-planning wedding poses, but that will have to wait. Today I need to share from the heart. Mom always said, “The beauty of a plan is flexibility,” and today I’m putting that into practice. Do you know when you’re driving some place […]
One of my favorites from the archives— I couldn’t keep this one tucked away any longer!! This couple has been through so much in their relationship. John proposed just nights before a deploying overseas— Meera used wedding planning as her distraction to get her through the separation. John got home just weeks before their wedding, and their absolutely […]
“I know you don’t have summer plans,” Will (or “Wigi”) said to Jason. “Come work at Calleva with me. It just may be the best Summer of your life.” Jason and Wigi were in the Peace Corps together, and had formed a fast friendship. Wigi and Molly were old friends from home. Molly ALSO worked […]