They met in DC. They started a relationship in DC. They got engaged while following the Nationals on a road trip.
What better place to do their engagement session than DC?!
Emily (great name), wanted DC as the backdrop of their engagement session, but didn't want "to be obviously DC" I knew what she meant. She did want any dips in front of the White House, or strolls down the Mall. She wanted the DC where their relationship grew and blossomed.
We started their session in front of the bar they met at, Queen Vic. I can see why they wanted to get some pictures there, SO COLORFUL and fun!
Next, we went to the street where Emily used to live. They have gorgeous, multicolored townhouses right by the train tracks that Emily loved watching. I also coincidentally got eaten alive (20 bug bites guys, 20!!!) while doing her ring shot here.
We finished up their session just as the sun was setting, at Union Station. They had walked through here many times and it decidedly felt very DC. Personally, I think train stations and airports are quite romantic and adventurous! I like the hustle and bustle. The coming and going. The saying hello and goodbye. Adventures departing and stories coming to a close. The kisses, the hugs and the tears. Easy to compare to the adventures these two are about to embark on in their marriage.
Congratulations Emily + Brian!
Undoubtedly, it's been a ridiculously long time since I've blogged. OOPS. But I have to tell you guys, I was busy doing life. And sometimes blogging just doesn't fit into that. I always have these lofty goals that I'll work on my blogging, and I do great for about 2 months and then fall off hard. This time is no exception. I do promise some blog posts coming down the line soon!
So lets start with Ann + Shaun! We did their engagement session at Freedom Park in Sykesville where Shaun proposed to Ann! And let me tell you about Ann. It is incredibly flattering as a photographer, to have a potential client chase you down for 2 years before her wedding date. She kept checking in to see if I was booking 2017 every couple of months. And where I was, their wedding was the first on our calendar!
Ann has the sweetest smile, and Shaun is so gentle. I loved how they interact with each other. There's an ease about them. Comfort. It made for the most genuine engagement photos.
I'm so looking forward to their wedding next May at the Baltimore Zoo (word on the street is there is going to be a penguin!) where once again the dream team comes together to produce another great wedding! Dream team? I mean of course, my best friend Caitlin, of Caitlin Krebs Events.
Dana + Anthony were married on a gorgeous day in June, at the place where they first met, their physical therapy school!
This was the most unique setting I have ever photographed a wedding in!
Scratch that- one of the most unique WEDDINGS I have ever photographed. They took shots with their bridal party during the ceremony, Anthony sang (and played the guitar) his vows to Dana, they had the BIGGEST bridal party, and an epic dance party!!
I loved how much fun they were having on their wedding day. There were no nerves, no anxiety and only a couple of tears from Dana! Being around them was contagious, we had the best time!
Weddings are long days for us, but it's so rewarding to document those days!
Congratulations Dana + Anthony!!
Oh guys! This post is so fun!!
Courtney + Arek have the CUTEST proposal story.
Arek just finished medical school, and his whole family flew in from California to celebrate. They all went out to dinner after graduation. Courtney was supposed to order red wine with dinner, which she always does, but this time she went for a mixed drink! Her drink came out but then a little while later another drink, red wine, came out. She was quite confused because she hadn't ordered it. Arek told her to take a closer look at the glass. Etched on it said, "Mrs. Hidirsah, it has a nice ring to it." And then she looked at her love, who had the most gorgeous ring in his hand!
And as a special aside about her ring...Arek's family are jewelers and helped design Courtney's ring! The center stone is from his mom's favorite pair of diamond earrings.
Courtney showed me some engagement photos she loved and they all had a similar, nature focused background. She quickly decided she wanted their session at the Howard County Conservancy!
I surprised Courtney with a flower crown made with peony's to match her magenta dress! She wore it dancing in the field with her beloved. What a moment to witness!
I can't wait for their southern California wedding next summer!
Enjoy this sweet, bohemian inspired, engagement session.
I'm so excited to share this wedding with you all!
A gorgeous vineyard with rolling hills set the stage for their special day! Surrounded by family and friends (and another Emily Jane Bride + Groom) they tied the knot!
I love how in love they are with one another! Every time I looked at them, they had the biggest grins on their faces! I think though, my favorite part of the whole day was when we stole outside for 5 minutes right at sunset and captured a few more portraits! I think you'll see why!
It's so hard for me when weddings are over, because I really grow to know and care about my couples, and this one was no exception. Its always an honor to participate in someone's wedding. I tear up when they tear up, I grin when they grin. However, it's not goodbye, just see you later with these two, because they are going to be in another Emily Jane Wedding next spring!
C+C, I'm so thrilled for you, and we had the best time capturing your day. You have the biggest hearts and know that your marriage will be full of love! See you next year!
xoxo.
