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Charles + Diana | Virginia Engagement Photography

I had the distinct honor of photographing Charles’ proposal to Diana last September so you can imagine how thrilled I was when they asked me to be the photographer for their wedding this coming August. I was so looking forward to meeting up with them in Old Town Alexandria at the end of April for their Engagement Session because it felt like I was seeing old friends. The place was hopping thanks to a 90 degree day but we had a wonderful time walking around taking advantage of that Old Town charm. While we walked I got to know them even more and we covered everything from homeschooling to dance to law school to future careers to family and sports cars. So fun!

I love it when couples bring two outfits for their engagement sessions and Charles and Diana looked amazing in both their more casual and dressier outfits – perfect for the iconic Alexandria setting. I think anyone would agree that Diana is going to make a stunning bride! Can’t wait for their wedding in August at Fort Meyer.

Jon + Ana | Maryland Wedding Photography

In Maryland you never know what the weather will bring in March. It could be 72 degrees with flowers blooming, or 28 degrees with 2 feet of snow. After weeks of warmer than usual weather, Jon and Ana’s day was a frigid 30 degrees and windy- but thankfully without the snow! That didn’t stop their love and joy from warming everyone’s hearts.  Surrounded by closest friends and family there were tears and laughter and plenty of tender moments throughout the day. I loved seeing Jon’s reaction when he saw Ana during their First Look. It was such a sweet moment.

Jon and Ana’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of God’s perfect plan in bringing them together. And boy can they celebrate!  Jon has been learning to salsa and he and Ana tore up the dance floor! So much fun! A blending of families, cultures and lives – just so lovely. Bretton Woods provided a simple and elegant backdrop for the day and all of the details came together perfectly with the help of friends and family despite Jon and Ana having only 2 1/2 months to pull it all together (they got engaged December 24!). Ana looked stunning and was so relaxed. Jon was also very laid back and couldn’t have been happier. Having been friends with Jon for many years now, it was extra special to be there to capture this day for them. I smile every time I think about Jon and Ana together. God is so faithful.

Thank you Jon and Ana for trusting me with the privilege of photographing your wedding day. Travis and I couldn’t be happier for you and are so blessed to call you friends. Many blessings on your marriage. XO

Venue | Bretton Woods

Hair | Anna Fazio 

Make Up | DawitTArtistry

Flowers | Jaclyn Rosenburg and Safeway Floral

Cake | Friend of the bride

Wedding Coordinator | Rhoda Dixon

Music | Aaron Huie and Spencer Tate

Videographer | Ched Nunez

Program Design | Hannah Stogsdill

 

Langston | Lifestyle Newborn Photography

When Drew got a call from a social worker friend this past autumn that a baby boy was about to be born and a family was needed to adopt him, he wasn’t initially thinking that it might be HIS family. Drew and his wife Mel had just adopted their first born, Maddox, in May so they were still very much in the baby stage. But as they talked about it, God very quickly opened their hearts to this new baby and they called back to tell the social worker that they had found a family…theirs! Things happened very fast and before they  knew it they were leaving 8 month old Maddox with his grandparents and flying to Kansas to meet baby boy #2. He was born hearty and hale (and so squishy) and they christened him Langston (Drew says inspired by the African Amercian poet Langston Hughes). He’s perfect.

I was so honored to be able to capture these precious moments for this sweet family that God has lovingly brought together in His perfect time. Seeing these adorable boys together and marveling at how God has provided both for them and their awesome parents was such a joy. Adoption is such a beautiful thing and while Drew and Mel  have their hands full with two babies instead of one, I know they clearly wouldn’t have it any other way. So much love! Thank you guys for inviting me in to your miracle! Can’t wait to watch these two grow up together.

Matt + Carrie | Virginia Engagement Photography

Matt and Carrie have know each other for a long time….so long that they can’t really remember the first time they met.  They’ve been together as a couple for 9 years and now they are less than a month away from finally getting married. As Carrie said – the best thing about being engaged is “getting more and more excited to marry my best friend every day!”. For our photo shoot they were so comfortable and natural – they made my job so easy. You can tell they belong together….and even though they have been together forever, it is clear that they are head over heels in love.  I was so excited to meet them and get to know them a little bit and can’t wait to celebrate with them next month!

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Jon + Ana | Engaged | Maryland Wedding Photography

Jon couldn’t keep his eyes of Ana during their engagement session. It’s not hard to see why. She is beautiful, joyful and spunky. Perfect for him! They got engaged on Christmas Eve and their wedding is March 11 – these lovebirds aren’t wasting any time in starting the rest of their lives together. Jon has been working hard to learn Spanish, dance the Salsa and to appreciate the more laid back Latin culture (like dinner might be at 8 pm instead of 5:30). Ana never though she’d marry a white guy, but it turns out that Jon is everything she’s dreamed of. They work hard at their relationship and take seriously the commitment they are about to make despite coming from very different backgrounds. God has brought them together and it is a beautiful testimony. I am so excited to be part of their big day and can’t wait to celebrate with them!

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