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I always love the weddings and receptions that are about time spent with one another in a great space. This was one of them. We started the day at the Sixth and I Synagogue (photographing my first Jewish wedding!) It was great service filled with rock, paper, scissors and print outs of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, too great. We moved locations back to Iron Gate restaurant, which is such a great location, and a spot I have photographed before in the same context. It was a challenge to see things differently and fresh, find different details, focus on the changing light of the afternoon, and really try to capture genuine moments happening in conversations around the patio. It was a late night that ran into cocktails out on the secret veranda and a great wrap to the day overall. Thanks again Sara and Alberto for letting me be a part of this one and many congrats to you both!

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Finally around to posting wedding images from a few over the second half of last year. The first was a great one of some co-workers, Erin +Bryan at St. John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Really chill couple who moved easily around all the groups there that day with ease. It was a great combination of back to the future references, 1920’s and 40’s jams on the stereo, school pride, and can-canning? to finish off the day. Thanks again for letting me capture the day and congrats you guys!Erin_Bryan_Wedding_double1

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So I finally tried my hand at wedding videography. It was nerve-wracking to jump right in by filming a near 3 day Sikh and Catholic ceremony of Pavneet and Teresita out in the bay area of California. It was an amazing experience filled with rich new traditions I had never seen, beautiful locations, and just a great couple all around. The edit spanned over months, I know, from chipping away here and there between work shoots, with most of the difficulty sorting through the massive amount of footage I had over the whole weekend, and finding the right tones for chapters, music, etc. Knowing what I know now, wedding videography vs. photography is a whole different beast, but well worth the effort and time. Congrats to the lovely couple and I hope you all enjoy!

 

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Sarah and Stephen, a couple that were completely foreign to me upon showing up at their apartment early in the morning on what looked to be a rainy Saturday. After the initial awkward camera in your face back and forth, it became super natural to float around the two of them and go with the flow for the rest of this awesome day. The rain let up just as we arrived at the Spanish Steps in D.C. for the ceremony, rich in Irish music and great send off, followed by a group walk through the heart of the city down to the rustic/modern Irongate Restaurant for a chill lunch and afternoon before their departure. These are two great people that I am happy to know and really glad I got a chance to capture their wedding day. Tough to put this set into word context, but their day felt textural, tactile, and very laid back, rich in color but very cool. Congrats again to the both of you, sorry for the delay, and here’s to your many more years to come!

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Had an awesome time photographing Josh and Rachel Miller’s wedding in Old Town Alexandria back in February. Despite the slushy cold, the wedding went on in style, from St. Mary’s on Royal St. over to Hotel Monaco on King St. for the cocktail hour and reception. It has been a pleasure to get to know these two as Josh is a close friend of my brother’s already, and Rachel is Josh’s perfect counterpart down to her character and her easy going mindset. Rachel and Josh, thanks again for letting me photograph this one. To many more nights on King St. in the future!

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