I can't believe how fast summer flew by!! It was crazy for me. On top of the usual summer weddings, which were many, I also had a lot of personal travel from Idaho, Utah, Louisiana, and Washington State. It was a lot of time spent on airplanes and in cars, but it was well worth it. My grandma also passed away this summer and it was quite a loss for me personally. My grandma was a integral part of my childhood and even though she was 90 when she passed, it seemed like she was the woman who …
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Cassi & Patrick Engagements: Dumbarton Oaks Wedding Photographer
How many of you watched the Olympics yesterday and saw Chloe Kim's amazing half pipe performance? I was so taken with her talent and skill, but even more than that, I think I became a fan of Chloe's dad. I mean, how could you not give him the cutest dad award as he held up the homemade sign drawn with big red hearts?! I just found the whole thing so dang heartwarming and beautiful! I'm so thankful that we have the Olympics on in the middle of winter. I don't know about you, but I need a good …
Stoneleigh Golf & Country Club Wedding, Gennie & Cody: Virginia Wedding Photographer
Gennie & Cody have such a sweet love story that it's worth retelling. They met serendipitously at a friend's backyard barbeque. They before they knew it, Gennie's ride had left the barbeque which left her with only one thing to do, ask Cody for a ride home. In exchange for $40 in gas, since it was quite a distance, Cody took Gennie home. The very next day, he invited her to lunch and used the $40 to buy her lunch. Cody, you are a smart man! There's a lesson here which is, don't wait to …
Loudoun Golf and Country Club Wedding, Rachel & Pete: Virginia Wedding Photographers
I remember when Rachel first called me. She was so excited because she just got engaged to Pete and their wedding had been set for September. As most of my weddings come to me, Rachel and Pete were referred to me by one of my brides. I am always so appreciative that my couples continue to refer my services. Rachel and Pete met through their service in the military and Pete is still currently serving. Last fall I got an anxious call from Pete because he was originally scheduled for …
My favorite things, Laila: Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer
I'm the type of girl that if everyone has it, I probably don't want it. This applies to almost everything in my life. I don't know why that is, but as an example, I remember wanting to paint some walls in my house gray and the very next month Better Homes and Garden's color of the month in the magazine was gray. Pretty soon gray walls and gray accessories were popping up everywhere on pinterest (disclaimer, I do have gray kitchen cabinets). I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting …