So I got up this morning, went to the gym, got myself ready for my day, and then there was a knock on the door. Imagine clouds separating in the skies and giant light rays coming through. Okay so that's not really what happened but that is how I felt because it was the UPS guy and I knew what he had for me, a wedding album. I had been wanting to work on an album for some time and between all the wedding consultations and clients this last fall, I didn't have the time to focus on it. As I …
Archives for March 2012
Rachel + Tripp before they say “I do”: D.C. Wedding Photographer, Virginia Wedding Photographer
These two. Aww these two!! Rachel, like most of my brides, came as a referral from a fabulous hair and makeup team I had the opportunity to work with on a wedding last year. I love how word of mouth just travels! Anyway, she called and was wondering if I could shoot her wedding in October and unfortunately, I was already booked for her date :( I really wish I could duplicate myself like Hugh Jackman in the Prestige. I mean how cool would that be if I could shoot every wedding that I …
It’s a carnival for Mr. “R”: D.C. Event Photographer
This little guy was such a sweetie. Everything was well planned and organized for this carnival themed birthday. There were "animals," balloon artists, face painters, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and popcorn. Not to mention the endless array of games. It was a fabulous 1st birthday party! Even though the adults had a lot of visiting time too, which I was able to capture, I wanted to focus on Mr. "R" and all his friends that shared his special day with him. As usual, we started before the …
T+A Save the Date: D.C. Engagement Photographer, Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer
When Tram first called me to talk about her wedding, she started to explain to me that she would be having a traditional Vietnamese ceremony. I was very intrigued and it brought back fond memories of my own experience with the Vietnamese culture. Growing up I had a piano teacher, also named Tram, and her family had come over to the U.S. not long after the Vietnam war. Her entire family was so happy to have me in their home. They would always cook traditional cuisine and share it with me. …
He’s going to be a charmer: D.C. Newborn Photographer
I was so looking forward to this newborn session. It seems like when I do newborns, they come in a series of all girls or all boys. Recently I have been doing more girl newborn sessions and I had purchased some new baby boy props from etsy so I got to try them out. Whenever I go to any of the older cities in Virginia or D.C., I always make sure to bring a softbox with me. Sometimes you never know when you might need that artificial light and I always like to be prepared for any situation. …